About Dog & Cat Vets in Barnet
The primary focus of veterinary care in Barnet is on companion animals, specifically dogs and cats.
All 22 clinics in Barnet provide services for dogs and cats, ensuring comprehensive care for common household pets. This focus reflects the town's commitment to supporting the health and well-being of these animals through services like routine check-ups, vaccinations, and treatment for illnesses. For more information, visit Barnet's dedicated dog and cat vets page.
There are 23 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Barnet.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Barnet
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Concrete examples mentioned in reviews include
- •A same-day emergency appointment where a dog was diagnosed with a uterine infection and taken to surgery within the hour. - An emergency visit after a dog ate a toxic substance, handled “calmly and efficiently,” with the process explained. - Staff spending time acclimatising an anxious dog so vaccinations could be given without a muzzle.
Concrete examples mentioned in reviews include
- •A same-day emergency appointment where a dog was diagnosed with a uterine infection and taken to surgery within the hour. - An emergency visit after a dog ate a toxic substance, handled “calmly and efficiently,” with the process explained. - Staff spending time acclimatising an anxious dog so vaccinations could be given without a muzzle.
Triage Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic. Based on its website, it’s set up for day-to-day primary care alongside in-house diagnostics, with digital X‑ray (radiography), ultrasound, and an on-site laboratory. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention consultations tailored to the pet’s situation, with vets and nurses talking through options, plus follow-up by phone and email after appointments.
Triage Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic. Based on its website, it’s set up for day-to-day primary care alongside in-house diagnostics, with digital X‑ray (radiography), ultrasound, and an on-site laboratory. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention consultations tailored to the pet’s situation, with vets and nurses talking through options, plus follow-up by phone and email after appointments.
The Finchley Vet describes itself as an independent practice focused on small animal companions, with a “well equipped” clinic and Veterinary Nurse Training listed in the clinic data. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations and regular treatments) and more involved work such as dental treatment and major surgeries; owners also describe urgent, walk-in care and frequent progress updates during treatment (including calls, photos and videos).
The Finchley Vet describes itself as an independent practice focused on small animal companions, with a “well equipped” clinic and Veterinary Nurse Training listed in the clinic data. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations and regular treatments) and more involved work such as dental treatment and major surgeries; owners also describe urgent, walk-in care and frequent progress updates during treatment (including calls, photos and videos).
Medivet Temple Fortune is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary provider). The clinic advertises a wide range of diagnostics and procedures (including endoscopy, ECG, imaging, and “keyhole surgery”), and it’s accredited as an ISFM cat‑friendly clinic. Reviews most often describe smooth, time-sensitive admin and medication requests (including arranging pet travel paperwork and providing insulin/anxiety medication within 48 hours), plus staff taking time to help pets feel at ease; one recent review strongly disputes clinical decision-making, alleging a wrong diagnosis and a rushed move to anaesthetic surgery without examination.
Medivet Temple Fortune is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary provider). The clinic advertises a wide range of diagnostics and procedures (including endoscopy, ECG, imaging, and “keyhole surgery”), and it’s accredited as an ISFM cat‑friendly clinic. Reviews most often describe smooth, time-sensitive admin and medication requests (including arranging pet travel paperwork and providing insulin/anxiety medication within 48 hours), plus staff taking time to help pets feel at ease; one recent review strongly disputes clinical decision-making, alleging a wrong diagnosis and a rushed move to anaesthetic surgery without examination.
Our Score (86/100)
East Barnet Veterinary Practice Ltd is set up for both routine care and urgent problem-solving, with reviews describing same-day appointments for acute issues (for example, a cat struggling to swallow) and staff staying out of hours to try to get the best outcome for a dog. Owners also mention planned procedures such as cat spays and dental surgery (including teeth surgery with a difficult recovery). Experiences with communication and manners are mixed: several reviews praise clear explanations and professionalism, while a small number describe rudeness from a vet (“Ralph”) and from reception when asking about appointment pricing.
East Barnet Veterinary Practice Ltd is set up for both routine care and urgent problem-solving, with reviews describing same-day appointments for acute issues (for example, a cat struggling to swallow) and staff staying out of hours to try to get the best outcome for a dog. Owners also mention planned procedures such as cat spays and dental surgery (including teeth surgery with a difficult recovery). Experiences with communication and manners are mixed: several reviews praise clear explanations and professionalism, while a small number describe rudeness from a vet (“Ralph”) and from reception when asking about appointment pricing.
More Dog & Cat Vets in Barnet
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Medivet Kingsbury is part of the Medivet group (it joined Medivet in 1990 and was previously called Church Lane Veterinary Clinic). The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care and general practice work, with on-site X‑ray and an in-house laboratory listed on its website. Out-of-hours care is provided via Medivet’s 24‑hour service (with a stated out-of-hours consultation fee).
Medivet Kingsbury is part of the Medivet group (it joined Medivet in 1990 and was previously called Church Lane Veterinary Clinic). The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care and general practice work, with on-site X‑ray and an in-house laboratory listed on its website. Out-of-hours care is provided via Medivet’s 24‑hour service (with a stated out-of-hours consultation fee).
Our Score (86/100)
Village Vet Garden Suburb is part of the Village Vet group (“a family of veterinary practices,” per the clinic website) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, the practice seems geared towards routine care and ongoing health plans (owners mention a monthly plan covering consultations and vaccinations) as well as urgent same-day assessment and end-of-life support (one owner reports being told to bring their elderly dog in immediately and being supported through their dog’s final moments). Multiple reviewers also mention long-term continuity with the same vet, Danny, over many years.
Village Vet Garden Suburb is part of the Village Vet group (“a family of veterinary practices,” per the clinic website) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, the practice seems geared towards routine care and ongoing health plans (owners mention a monthly plan covering consultations and vaccinations) as well as urgent same-day assessment and end-of-life support (one owner reports being told to bring their elderly dog in immediately and being supported through their dog’s final moments). Multiple reviewers also mention long-term continuity with the same vet, Danny, over many years.
Two by Two Veterinary Centre is an independent veterinary practice founded in 2017 (per its website). It appears set up for general practice care across multiple species—the clinic states it sees small animals, reptiles, and birds—with routine preventive care alongside medical issues that need prompt attention.
Two by Two Veterinary Centre is an independent veterinary practice founded in 2017 (per its website). It appears set up for general practice care across multiple species—the clinic states it sees small animals, reptiles, and birds—with routine preventive care alongside medical issues that need prompt attention.
Vets Now Barnet is part of the Vets Now network, set up specifically for out-of-hours emergency care for small animals and also offering video consultations. Recent reviews describe urgent cases being handled quickly (including an operation arranged “quite quickly”) with updates at agreed times, and inpatient/overnight care following major procedures. Experiences around cost are mixed: some owners say fees felt “shockingly expensive”, while others focus on the outcome (for example, a pet being saved after a blocked bladder emergency).
Vets Now Barnet is part of the Vets Now network, set up specifically for out-of-hours emergency care for small animals and also offering video consultations. Recent reviews describe urgent cases being handled quickly (including an operation arranged “quite quickly”) with updates at agreed times, and inpatient/overnight care following major procedures. Experiences around cost are mixed: some owners say fees felt “shockingly expensive”, while others focus on the outcome (for example, a pet being saved after a blocked bladder emergency).
Our Score (81/100)
Medivet Hampstead Garden Suburb is part of the Medivet group and offers routine consults plus on-site diagnostics (including X‑rays, ultrasound and an in‑house lab). The practice also supports pet travel paperwork (Animal Health Certificates are listed), and recent reviews include an example of a dog’s travel documents being processed at short notice so the owner could travel the same day. Several recent reviews focus on end‑of‑life care, describing staff helping families through euthanasia with clear explanations and empathy.
Medivet Hampstead Garden Suburb is part of the Medivet group and offers routine consults plus on-site diagnostics (including X‑rays, ultrasound and an in‑house lab). The practice also supports pet travel paperwork (Animal Health Certificates are listed), and recent reviews include an example of a dog’s travel documents being processed at short notice so the owner could travel the same day. Several recent reviews focus on end‑of‑life care, describing staff helping families through euthanasia with clear explanations and empathy.
Medivet Mill Hill is part of the Medivet group (in the Medivet family since 1989) and is set up as a general practice for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals, with in-house lab support plus services like X‑rays, dentistry and nurse clinics. The practice is also listed as having ISFM cat‑friendly clinic status. Recent reviews are mostly positive about the overall service and value, but one recent reviewer describes a very different experience: feeling rushed during a visit for a cat’s swollen lips and being unhappy with how charges and a healthcare plan “free check-up” entitlement were communicated.
Medivet Mill Hill is part of the Medivet group (in the Medivet family since 1989) and is set up as a general practice for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals, with in-house lab support plus services like X‑rays, dentistry and nurse clinics. The practice is also listed as having ISFM cat‑friendly clinic status. Recent reviews are mostly positive about the overall service and value, but one recent reviewer describes a very different experience: feeling rushed during a visit for a cat’s swollen lips and being unhappy with how charges and a healthcare plan “free check-up” entitlement were communicated.
Medivet Cockfosters is part of the Medivet group, with routine appointments advertised as 15 minutes and out-of-hours care routed to a Medivet 24-hour hospital (an out-of-hours consult fee of £130 is stated). The practice is set up for general first-opinion care with on-site X‑ray and an in-house laboratory, plus nurse clinics and home visits.
Medivet Cockfosters is part of the Medivet group, with routine appointments advertised as 15 minutes and out-of-hours care routed to a Medivet 24-hour hospital (an out-of-hours consult fee of £130 is stated). The practice is set up for general first-opinion care with on-site X‑ray and an in-house laboratory, plus nurse clinics and home visits.
Our Score (76/100)
Companion Care (Friern Barnet) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, and the practice website describes it as locally owned (with named practice owners). The clinic appears set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed such as an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, hospital ward, and isolation unit, and species coverage including dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals. In the latest reviews, owners describe both supportive end-of-life care (including a dog with hard-to-diagnose cancer being put to sleep with kindness) and a conflicting experience around communication/empathy, including one account of feeling “cold indifference” when bringing in a neglected cat.
Companion Care (Friern Barnet) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, and the practice website describes it as locally owned (with named practice owners). The clinic appears set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed such as an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, hospital ward, and isolation unit, and species coverage including dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals. In the latest reviews, owners describe both supportive end-of-life care (including a dog with hard-to-diagnose cancer being put to sleep with kindness) and a conflicting experience around communication/empathy, including one account of feeling “cold indifference” when bringing in a neglected cat.
Snoots North London is a membership-only vet clinic for cats and dogs, built around unlimited primary care on a monthly plan (the site states £33/month). The clinic lists in-house diagnostics and imaging (including X‑rays and ultrasound) and says it partners with Veteris for dedicated out-of-hours care (not included in the primary-care membership).
Snoots North London is a membership-only vet clinic for cats and dogs, built around unlimited primary care on a monthly plan (the site states £33/month). The clinic lists in-house diagnostics and imaging (including X‑rays and ultrasound) and says it partners with Veteris for dedicated out-of-hours care (not included in the primary-care membership).
Our Score (74/100)
Wellpet Veterinary Practice Ltd is a veterinary clinic for cats and dogs, and is also described in the clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility. No corporate group affiliation is stated in the information provided. Reviews most often describe supportive, calm handling and clear explanations during consultations (including discussing diagnosis and treatment options), but a small number of recent reviews report the opposite—a rushed appointment after a long wait, and front-desk interactions described as aggressive, particularly around cancelling a monthly pet-plan.
Wellpet Veterinary Practice Ltd is a veterinary clinic for cats and dogs, and is also described in the clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility. No corporate group affiliation is stated in the information provided. Reviews most often describe supportive, calm handling and clear explanations during consultations (including discussing diagnosis and treatment options), but a small number of recent reviews report the opposite—a rushed appointment after a long wait, and front-desk interactions described as aggressive, particularly around cancelling a monthly pet-plan.
There is also a sharp negative account describing a failed nail-trim attempt, being sold sedatives to return later, and a dispute about whether cats had been microchipped—so experiences reported are not uniformly positive.
There is also a sharp negative account describing a failed nail-trim attempt, being sold sedatives to return later, and a dispute about whether cats had been microchipped—so experiences reported are not uniformly positive.
Medivet 24 Hour Hendon is part of the Medivet group and offers round-the-clock emergency care alongside routine and referral-style diagnostics (CT, MRI, endoscopy, in-house lab). The clinic is led by Veterinary Surgeon Sarah Furminger and lists facilities such as separate cat and dog areas, an orthopaedic theatre, and ISFM “cat-friendly clinic” status.
Medivet 24 Hour Hendon is part of the Medivet group and offers round-the-clock emergency care alongside routine and referral-style diagnostics (CT, MRI, endoscopy, in-house lab). The clinic is led by Veterinary Surgeon Sarah Furminger and lists facilities such as separate cat and dog areas, an orthopaedic theatre, and ISFM “cat-friendly clinic” status.
- •Getting seen quickly when needed: one review describes walking in with an unwell dog and being fitted in despite a busy schedule. - Clear communication and unhurried appointments: owners mention Josh taking time and fully explaining advice and treatment. - Nervous pets handled well: one owner reports their dog was the least scared they’ve ever been at the vet.
- •Getting seen quickly when needed: one review describes walking in with an unwell dog and being fitted in despite a busy schedule. - Clear communication and unhurried appointments: owners mention Josh taking time and fully explaining advice and treatment. - Nervous pets handled well: one owner reports their dog was the least scared they’ve ever been at the vet.
Our Score (61/100)
The Vet Whetstone is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on owner reports, the clinic is regularly used for routine care (health checks, nail trims, vaccinations) and ongoing management of longer-term conditions (one owner describes support after a cat’s diabetes diagnosis with continuing guidance and advice).
The Vet Whetstone is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on owner reports, the clinic is regularly used for routine care (health checks, nail trims, vaccinations) and ongoing management of longer-term conditions (one owner describes support after a cat’s diabetes diagnosis with continuing guidance and advice).
Our Score (58/100)
Hendon Vets 4 Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice is set up for on-site diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed for digital X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, an in‑house lab, an operating theatre, a hospital ward and an isolation unit. Recent reviews include multiple owners describing urgent injury workups with imaging and same-day care (including X‑rays and surgery), alongside a small number of serious complaints about communication and a disputed diagnosis.
Hendon Vets 4 Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice is set up for on-site diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed for digital X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, an in‑house lab, an operating theatre, a hospital ward and an isolation unit. Recent reviews include multiple owners describing urgent injury workups with imaging and same-day care (including X‑rays and surgery), alongside a small number of serious complaints about communication and a disputed diagnosis.
Concrete details mentioned by owners include
- •Ongoing care for multiple cats over a 10+ year relationship (one reviewer). - A client specifically says he “never recommend[ed] anything unnecessary.”
- •End-of-life support for a dying cat is described as “second to none.”
- •One reviewer mentions he provided care even on Easter Sunday.
Concrete details mentioned by owners include
- •Ongoing care for multiple cats over a 10+ year relationship (one reviewer). - A client specifically says he “never recommend[ed] anything unnecessary.”
- •End-of-life support for a dying cat is described as “second to none.”
- •One reviewer mentions he provided care even on Easter Sunday.
Our Score (54/100)
North London Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent clinic and states it provides 24-hour emergency healthcare for pets. The website lists a broad mix of routine and more complex work (including advanced dentistry, orthopedic surgery, and advanced diagnostics) for cats, dogs, and rabbits, plus practical admin help like pet passports/travel scheme and assistance with pet insurance claims.
North London Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent clinic and states it provides 24-hour emergency healthcare for pets. The website lists a broad mix of routine and more complex work (including advanced dentistry, orthopedic surgery, and advanced diagnostics) for cats, dogs, and rabbits, plus practical admin help like pet passports/travel scheme and assistance with pet insurance claims.
Our Score (23/100)
Mandeville Veterinary Services is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (established in 1952) and is RCVS accredited. The website highlights routine preventative care and health-plan style support (including a free new pet health check and a preventative healthcare plan with discounts on selected routine procedures). Review signals are mixed: one reviewer describes a pre‑op consultation for cat castration being refused due to an English‑language communication issue, while another describes the clinic as friendly and well run.
Mandeville Veterinary Services is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (established in 1952) and is RCVS accredited. The website highlights routine preventative care and health-plan style support (including a free new pet health check and a preventative healthcare plan with discounts on selected routine procedures). Review signals are mixed: one reviewer describes a pre‑op consultation for cat castration being refused due to an English‑language communication issue, while another describes the clinic as friendly and well run.
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