Best Vets in Berkshire

Harrison Family Vets presents itself as a family-owned, independent practice in Reading, with Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. The clinic highlights a modern, well-equipped set-up including an on-site lab, x-ray, ultrasound and operating theatres, alongside separate dog and cat wards designed to reduce stress. Recent reviews largely reinforce that calm, low-stress approach, with repeated praise for patient handling, clear communication and a clean, thoughtfully laid-out environment.

Newbury South Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group. Its website presents it as a practice equipped for more complex work as well as routine care, with orthopaedic and advanced soft-tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, an in-house lab, and hospitalisation facilities including separate cat and dog wards and an isolation unit. Recent feedback centres on clear communication, prompt appointments for unwell pets, kind handling of nervous animals, and regular updates for inpatients.

• •Recent feedback is mostly positive, with many owners describing caring, friendly staff and good treatment. - Owners often mention clear explanations and prompt help, including quick access for urgent problems and helpful discussion of treatment options and costs. - End-of-life care is a strong positive theme, with reviewers describing the vets and nurses as supportive, respectful and communicative during very difficult visits.

• •Compassionate end-of-life care is a standout theme, with several owners specifically praising Peter Carr, Jenny, Hannah, and the reception team for giving families time, kindness, and practical support. - Owners of nervous pets describe calm, patient handling. One review highlights a rescue dog being seen, anaesthetised, and stitched in under an hour, then recovering in a larger kennel space rather than a small crate.

• •Many reviews come from long-term clients, including owners who say they have used the practice for 4 to 10+ years. - Positive themes include kind and compassionate care, friendly staff, clear explanations around procedures and recovery, and being seen fairly quickly for appointments. - Owners also mention easy booking and a useful WhatsApp channel for questions, photos and videos, with replies arriving within a few hours.

Active Vetcare – Oakley in Reading, Berkshire is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group under CVS (not an independent clinic). It offers routine small‑animal care alongside more involved work such as dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with support for urgent cases and end‑of‑life decisions. Recent owner feedback highlights clear communication, compassionate handling of difficult moments, and practical help with admin and follow‑up.

• •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a kind, caring and professional team. - End-of-life care is a major theme: owners describe staff as patient, compassionate and respectful, with time given for final goodbyes and thoughtful follow-up afterwards. - Reviews also mention clear explanations of options and outcomes, helping owners feel supported when making difficult decisions.