Dog & Cat Vets in South London

- Recent reviews are strongly positive overall, with repeated praise for the charity’s compassion, professionalism and commitment to animal welfare. - Several reviewers describe the team as especially kind during stressful or emotional visits, including proactive updates while cats were being treated. - The rescue side of the organisation is also well regarded, with positive comments from adopters and a volunteer about giving rescued cats a fresh start.

The Neighbourhood Vet is an RCVS-registered practice in Penge, and it is also recognised as a Cat Friendly Clinic and a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine veterinary care alongside common urgent treatment and surgery, with owners often highlighting clear explanations, calm handling and follow-up after procedures. Recent feedback also points to compassionate support in difficult cases, while views on cost are mixed.

- Clear communication and a calm approach, especially around consultations, surgery and follow-up. - Prompt help in urgent situations, including fitting pets in quickly, spotting emergencies from test results and helping arrange out-of-hours care. - Kind, accommodating handling of pets and owners, including support for reactive dogs and reassurance for worried owners.

- Recent reviewers are consistently positive about the standard of care, describing the staff as kind, caring, professional, and helpful. - Several reviews highlight strong communication and reassurance, especially when owners were anxious or pets needed prompt attention. - Examples mentioned include recurring ear infections, parasite treatment, routine check-ups, flea treatment pick-up, and urgent appointments.

Goddard Veterinary Group Wandsworth is part of the wider Goddard Veterinary Group, which is within VetPartners; the group says it has operated since 1952 and that its practices and hospitals are RCVS accredited. The clinic is set up for routine preventative care such as vaccinations, parasite control and microchipping, with an optional monthly plan that includes a mid-year nurse health assessment and discounts on some common procedures. Emergency care is provided through the group’s three emergency hospitals.

Fitzgerald Veterinary Care in Lewisham describes itself as a locally owned, independently run clinic, previously called Allpets Veterinary Surgery, with over 30 years of experience. Its website states that it offers 24/7 emergency care alongside routine preventative and general veterinary services. Recent feedback is mixed overall, with many owners praising the kindness of the team while some report concerns about communication and individual consultations.

- Many reviewers describe being with the practice for years and say they would not want to go elsewhere, suggesting strong loyalty and continuity of care. - Jane/Ms Robson is repeatedly praised for being knowledgeable, caring, accommodating and calm with nervous or challenging animals. - Recent examples include a smooth cat neutering visit, supportive care in a pet’s final months, and one owner saying their dog could still be treated after bad experiences elsewhere.

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-accredited Goddard Veterinary Group hospital within VetPartners, offering hospital-level care in Wandsworth. It is set up for emergency treatment, inpatient stays and round-the-clock monitoring, with reviews describing overnight admissions, holiday-night care and regular updates while pets are hospitalised. Recent feedback is largely positive about clinical care, kindness and communication, though a minority of owners report delays, medication issues and concerns about cost or discharge communication.

Selsdon Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent veterinary practice in Croydon. Recent reviews paint a picture of a friendly, knowledgeable team offering general consultations for different types of pets, with owners highlighting prompt appointments, thorough check-ups, and compassionate end-of-life care. The overall tone of feedback is consistently warm, with several owners saying pets were handled kindly and appointments did not feel rushed.

- Kind, calm handling of nervous pets: several owners describe staff helping anxious dogs and cats feel more settled, including changing plans when an animal was too stressed for an exam. - Clear communication and good organisation: reviews mention thorough consultations, detailed explanations, online booking, same-day availability, appointments running on time, and estimates being sent before procedures. - Helpful support with more complex care: recent feedback highlights assistance with surgery planning, pain relief before dental treatment, specialist referrals, and insurance paperwork.