About Veterinary Care in Berkshire
This guide to veterinary clinics in Berkshire, England helps pet owners compare county-wide options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises the local clinic mix using observable directory and review data so you can shortlist practices that match your needs.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Berkshire
There are 88 veterinary clinics in Berkshire, with an average Google rating of 4.6★. 70 clinics treat dogs and cats. 22 clinics offer farm or large-animal services. 40 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour cover is explicitly indicated at Medivet Wokingham 24 hour Kynoch Vets.
Berkshire has 17 towns covered by the directory. Example locations include Reading, Newbury, Maidenhead, Wokingham, Slough, Windsor, Bracknell, and Ascot. Availability and service mix can vary by town, so it’s worth checking whether the nearest practice matches your animal type and whether you need emergency access.
Across vets in Berkshire, core provision includes routine consultations and preventive care alongside common procedures and treatments such as surgery, diagnostics, dental work, and emergency presentation handling where offered. County-wide review depth is strong (11,438 total reviews), and online access is widespread (87 clinics list a website), which helps when comparing opening times, booking routes, and published service lists. Veterinary nurse training is also a significant part of local provision (50 clinics), which can affect appointment capacity and the availability of nurse-led services.
Emergency/out-of-hours clinics versus routine-only providers: 40 clinics are recorded as offering emergency or out-of-hours care, while the remaining 48 are not recorded as offering emergency services in this dataset. Practices with emergency provision are typically the better fit if you need same-day assessment for acute problems or if your pet is at higher risk of sudden deterioration, because they are set up to handle urgent triage and treatment pathways. If you mainly need planned care (vaccinations, parasite control, chronic-condition check-ups, and elective procedures), a routine-focused clinic can be sufficient and may offer more predictable scheduling, but you should confirm where urgent cases are directed outside normal hours.
Clinics involved in veterinary nurse training versus those that are not: 50 clinics offer VN training, and 38 are not recorded as offering it. Training practices often have structured nurse teams and clinical routines that support supervised development, which can increase the availability of nurse appointments and follow-up support alongside vet consultations. If you prefer clinics with an established nursing pathway (for example, for post-operative checks or ongoing weight and mobility monitoring where available), VN-training sites can be a practical choice; if you prioritise a smaller-team model, you may prefer a clinic not involved in training.
Mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics are a major part of county coverage because they provide day-to-day access for the highest-volume needs: primary-care consultations, repeat prescriptions, and non-urgent treatments close to home. They also support continuity for long-term conditions by keeping regular records and seeing pets repeatedly over time. In practice, many owners use a local routine clinic as their default provider while relying on a smaller subset of practices for emergency access or more advanced work.
Overall, Berkshire shows strong clinic depth across towns, but the most time-sensitive access (including explicitly stated 24-hour cover) is concentrated among fewer providers.
Based on the service distribution, the county is primarily companion-animal focused (70 dog-and-cat clinics), with substantial mixed provision that includes farm animal (22) and equine services (20), plus a meaningful specialist/exotic segment (21).
Berkshire offers broad primary-care coverage with a defined set of higher-capability and emergency providers, so use the ranked clinic list above to select the most suitable option for your pet and access needs.
Data last refreshed: January 2026 using publicly available review and service data.
Top Vets in Berkshire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Berkshire, ranked by service quality and reviews
Kingsclere Veterinary Surgery’s ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the services and experiences described, the practice appears set up for both routine care and common procedures such as neutering and dental work, with an emphasis on keeping owners updated during treatment.
Concrete details mentioned by owners include
- •Cat spay/neuter surgery with “excellent” communication via WhatsApp (including convenience of messaging).
- •Dental descale with possible extractions, where one owner says the quote included any extractions and aftercare, and they received progress updates and photos during the day.
- •Nail trimming provided as a regular service for a pet on a subscription.
- •Staff taking extra time with anxious dogs and explaining problems and options without making owners feel rushed.
Kingsclere Veterinary Surgery’s ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the services and experiences described, the practice appears set up for both routine care and common procedures such as neutering and dental work, with an emphasis on keeping owners updated during treatment.
Concrete details mentioned by owners include
- •Cat spay/neuter surgery with “excellent” communication via WhatsApp (including convenience of messaging).
- •Dental descale with possible extractions, where one owner says the quote included any extractions and aftercare, and they received progress updates and photos during the day.
- •Nail trimming provided as a regular service for a pet on a subscription.
- •Staff taking extra time with anxious dogs and explaining problems and options without making owners feel rushed.
Newbury South Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice led by RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioners (Natasha Jameson, Joe Binfield, Dan Preece). The clinic looks set up for more complex work than routine primary care, with orthopaedic and advanced soft-tissue surgery (including referrals), diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, digital X-ray, echocardiograms), an in-house lab, and hospitalisation facilities (including an isolation unit and separate cat/dog wards).
In the latest reviews, owners give concrete examples of being seen at short notice for unwell pets, clear explanations (including itemised cost breakdowns to support decision-making), and proactive inpatient updates—one owner describes multiple calls plus WhatsApp messages with photos during an overnight stay. Handling of anxious pets is a repeated theme, including a rescue dog who “finds people scary” settling during an appointment, and a nervous dog becoming comfortable with nail clips over time.
Newbury South Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice led by RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioners (Natasha Jameson, Joe Binfield, Dan Preece). The clinic looks set up for more complex work than routine primary care, with orthopaedic and advanced soft-tissue surgery (including referrals), diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, digital X-ray, echocardiograms), an in-house lab, and hospitalisation facilities (including an isolation unit and separate cat/dog wards).
In the latest reviews, owners give concrete examples of being seen at short notice for unwell pets, clear explanations (including itemised cost breakdowns to support decision-making), and proactive inpatient updates—one owner describes multiple calls plus WhatsApp messages with photos during an overnight stay. Handling of anxious pets is a repeated theme, including a rescue dog who “finds people scary” settling during an appointment, and a nervous dog becoming comfortable with nail clips over time.
Kelperland Veterinary Centre is a family-owned independent practice (established in the 1950s) that treats a wide range of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, chickens, hamsters and guinea pigs. Recent reviews point to a clinic geared for both urgent injuries and complex surgery: owners describe x‑rays followed by orthopaedic repair with plates after a broken leg, cruciate ligament operations, and removal of carcinomas. A few very specific touches come up repeatedly, including follow-up check-ins after surgery and bereavement support (offering a paw print and fur keepsake, plus a memorial card).
Kelperland Veterinary Centre is a family-owned independent practice (established in the 1950s) that treats a wide range of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, chickens, hamsters and guinea pigs. Recent reviews point to a clinic geared for both urgent injuries and complex surgery: owners describe x‑rays followed by orthopaedic repair with plates after a broken leg, cruciate ligament operations, and removal of carcinomas. A few very specific touches come up repeatedly, including follow-up check-ins after surgery and bereavement support (offering a paw print and fur keepsake, plus a memorial card).
Falkland Veterinary Clinic
Newbury
Our Score (91/100)
Falkland Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 1989, and is a training centre for veterinary nurses with partnerships mentioned for student training. The clinic appears set up for a wide range of routine and urgent problems across many species (from dogs and cats through to exotics and birds), with emergency care provided by its own on-site team until 7pm and named out-of-hours providers after that.
From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe
- •Clear, take-home cost information: one reviewer says they were given a pricing print-out to consider at home alongside treatment options.
- •Handling urgent issues quickly: an injured paw was reportedly assessed and stitched (under anaesthetic) in under an hour.
- •Support around end-of-life decisions: multiple reviews mention pets being put to sleep with particular praise for the vet’s manner and the team’s practical support for families.
Falkland Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 1989, and is a training centre for veterinary nurses with partnerships mentioned for student training. The clinic appears set up for a wide range of routine and urgent problems across many species (from dogs and cats through to exotics and birds), with emergency care provided by its own on-site team until 7pm and named out-of-hours providers after that.
From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe
- •Clear, take-home cost information: one reviewer says they were given a pricing print-out to consider at home alongside treatment options.
- •Handling urgent issues quickly: an injured paw was reportedly assessed and stitched (under anaesthetic) in under an hour.
- •Support around end-of-life decisions: multiple reviews mention pets being put to sleep with particular praise for the vet’s manner and the team’s practical support for families.
Our Score (91/100)
Forest House Veterinary Group describes itself as a privately owned (independent) veterinary group, established for over 150 years, with a main hospital that has a resident nurse on site 24 hours a day for accident-and-emergency care. Reviews add some practical decision signals: owners mention being squeezed in for a Sunday appointment when fully booked, and receiving a next-day follow-up call to check symptoms and worries. Dental work is specifically referenced (a senior cat having several teeth removed with a good outcome). There is also a sharp disagreement in experiences: one reviewer alleges pressure around euthanasia and cost, while multiple others describe the vets’ advice as “fair and balanced.”
Forest House Veterinary Group describes itself as a privately owned (independent) veterinary group, established for over 150 years, with a main hospital that has a resident nurse on site 24 hours a day for accident-and-emergency care. Reviews add some practical decision signals: owners mention being squeezed in for a Sunday appointment when fully booked, and receiving a next-day follow-up call to check symptoms and worries. Dental work is specifically referenced (a senior cat having several teeth removed with a good outcome). There is also a sharp disagreement in experiences: one reviewer alleges pressure around euthanasia and cost, while multiple others describe the vets’ advice as “fair and balanced.”
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