Best Vets in Berkshire

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).

• •Complex surgery and recovery support: multiple owners describe major operations (cruciate ligaments, carcinoma removal, fracture repair with plates) and follow-up monitoring/check-ups. - Fast response for injuries: examples include prompt assessment and treatment after a tail injury and urgent management of a broken leg after x‑rays. - Clear explanations of what was done: one owner describes being shown the surgical repair (plates) at collection.

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.

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).

Medivet Wokingham 24 hour Kynoch Vets is part of the Medivet group and is set up for continuous (24/7) care, including out-of-hours consultations and both routine and advanced surgery (as described on the clinic website). Recent reviews give practical examples of what that looks like: online booking and on-time appointments, in-house testing with quick results (urine test run right before an appointment), and ongoing post-op follow-ups “as needed” for an elderly cat with complications. There’s also a clear split in experience out-of-hours: one owner reports a missed promised follow-up call and being asked to pay for another visit, while another describes supportive handover from night vet to morning shift during end-of-life decision-making.

Hall Place Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice that has been operating since 1993, with orthopaedic referrals mentioned on its website. Recent reviews describe fast access for problems like a cat skin infection (“given an appointment immediately”) and vets who explain options in plain language “that doesn’t require a veterinary degree.” Owners also mention practical handling adjustments for anxious/special-needs dogs (assessment outside or in the car, prioritising questions over stressful examination). One recent review raises a cost concern, describing treatment as “overpriced” and stating a £350 cremation fee with “no choice” of cremation types—contrasting with other reviews that say decisions weren’t driven by money.

The Berkshire Vet describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with hospitalisation facilities, offering routine care, surgery and a 24/7 emergency service (as stated on its website). Reviews repeatedly mention a “meet and greet”/familiarisation approach for anxious pets, including taking appointments slowly with treats and lick mats, and also describe urgent problem-solving such as mild sedation to remove a fish hook and treatment for a cat’s upper respiratory tract disease that had spread to the sinuses. Several reviewers also highlight help with insurance claims and say the practice is transparent on pricing (without quoting specific fees).

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large first-opinion small-animal practice that has been established for over 100 years. The main site is an RCVS-accredited hospital and states it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for both routine appointments and emergencies. Reviews most often describe urgent same-day help (including being seen within 15 minutes for end-of-life care) and calm, unhurried support during euthanasia appointments, including being given time afterwards and (in one case) being offered the option to pay later.

The Pet Practice is an independent, family-owned veterinary clinic founded in 2009 by vet Ben Johnson (named on the clinic website and in reviews). Recent reviews describe a team that can accommodate prompt appointments and follow-ups (one owner says their dog was seen the day they called and then “slotted in” again the next day for treatment). Several owners also mention stress-reduction strategies for anxious pets (including an elderly cat who is “extremely worried” but was kept calm enough to take treats), and a clean, tidy clinic environment.