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Emergency Vets in South London

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic

The Neighbourhood Vet is an RCVS-registered practice and is accredited as a Cat Friendly Clinic. It also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent owner accounts, the clinic is set up for both routine care and more involved cases: reviews mention supporting a rescue cat with complex health issues over years, a dog spay with aftercare check-ins, and a Sunday visit for a very unwell cat where the vet provided a careful assessment and reassurance.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.7(245 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

The Neighbourhood Vet is an RCVS-registered practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a clinic that handles routine care plus common urgent problems (for example, removing a grass seed from a dog’s ear) and surgery such as rabbit spaying, with several owners highlighting clear explanations and being talked through options. Multiple reviews also mention proactive follow-up calls after procedures/check-ups, and at least one owner notes the team being transparent about likely costs and what could affect the final bill—while another describes it as “very expensive,” suggesting pricing may feel high for some.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.6(375 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Anderson's Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice, and is set up for both routine care and time-sensitive problems, with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) listed in the clinic data. The website also lists acupuncture as a specialty and notes it is a veterinary nurse training facility.

Our Score (89/100)

4.8(257 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

A small number of recent reviews raise serious concerns, including a report of a missed diagnosis (eye problem later identified elsewhere as entropion) and allegations of upselling/charging for services without consent; other reviewers, however, describe the clinic as good value compared with corporate chains and cite careful precautions around surgery.

Our Score (89/100)

4.7(632 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Recent reviewers repeatedly mention practical, decision-relevant details such as

  • Fast access to an appointment when needed, including a case where a pet was “seen quickly” and was in less pain the same day. - Clear explanations and unhurried communication, including patients who asked for clarification and “never felt uncomfortable or rushed.”
  • Cat-focused handling, with multiple owners describing vets being gentle and calm with nervous rescue cats. - Routine-to-procedural visits referenced in reviews, including boosters/check-ups, dental work, nail trims, and dispensing medication.

Our Score (87/100)

4.7(280 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews describe a practice that sees a mix of routine care and more complex cases, including behaviour-led consultations. Owners give concrete examples such as being fitted in after arriving on the wrong date, emergency assessment of a sick kitten with a “get to the bottom of the problem” approach, and vets offering alternative treatment options rather than a single path.

Our Score (86/100)

4.8(394 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include a “nice big reception area,” appointments “run to time,” and a vet choosing medication to help a fearful dog relax for a follow-up visit rather than forcing an exam.

Our Score (85/100)

4.6(288 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Medivet Bromley (The Laurels Vets) is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice covers routine preventive care (vaccinations are specifically mentioned) and offers access to 24-hour emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres (with overnight consultation fees applicable between 7pm and 9am). Reviews repeatedly describe appointments where vets explain options without rushing, and there are also mentions of a monthly plan that helps owners keep on top of vaccinations and check-ups.

Our Score (84/100)

4.8(202 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Medivet Wimbledon Kydd and Kydd Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice is set up for routine care and surgery (a cat spay is specifically mentioned in reviews), with 24/7 emergency care advertised on its website and an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviewers repeatedly mention straightforward appointment booking and gentle handling during visits, including for a nervous first-time client and during end-of-life care for a long-term dog.

Our Score (81/100)

4.1(203 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (RCVS accredited). It appears set up for hospital-level care, including round-the-clock treatment and overnight stays: reviews describe pets being admitted for intensive monitoring (e.g., an eye infection needing “round the clock treatment”) and emergency care being provided overnight (including a Christmas Eve night shift).

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