Dog & Cat Vets in Barnet

• •Recent reviewers often describe the team as friendly, calm and professional, with positive comments about both reception staff and vets. - Several reviews mention compassionate support in stressful situations, including emergency care and end-of-life appointments. - Owners also praise the clinic’s communication and handling, including clear explanations, attentiveness, and a considerate approach with nervous or shy pets.

The Finchley Vet is an independent Barnet practice for small animal companions, with a well-equipped clinic and Veterinary Nurse Training listed in its clinic information. It offers routine care such as vaccinations and regular treatments, alongside dental treatment and major surgery. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting friendly, patient consultations, clear explanations, and frequent updates during treatment, although one detailed negative review raises concerns about overly aggressive recommendations and feeling unwelcome.

Medivet Mill Hill is part of the Medivet group and provides general veterinary care for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals. Services and facilities include in-house lab support, X-rays, dentistry and nurse clinics, and the practice is listed as an ISFM cat-friendly clinic. Recent feedback is mixed: some clients praise the friendliness, care and fees, while others report problems with reception, plan-related charges and refunds.

East Barnet Veterinary Practice Ltd appears set up for both routine care and urgent treatment, with recent reviews describing prompt help for acute problems as well as planned follow-up care. Owners mention treatment for cats, dogs, rabbits and at least one exotic pet, alongside procedures such as spays and dental work. Recent feedback is mostly very positive about kindness, patience and clear explanations, though there are still some complaints about receptionist manner and one named vet.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s manner, with words like professional, friendly, caring, supportive, helpful, and kind appearing repeatedly. - Danny Parry stands out in the reviews, with owners mentioning long-term trust in him and one saying their dog “loves his vet Danny”. - Reviews highlight compassionate handling of difficult moments, including immediate advice to come in with a critically unwell older dog and sensitive end-of-life support.

• •Owners often describe the team as kind, patient and reassuring, particularly with nervous kittens, reactive dogs and pets that are difficult to examine. - Dental care is a repeated theme, with praise for teeth cleaning, dental surgery, clear post-procedure explanations and strong aftercare support. - Several reviews highlight thorough consultations, friendly service and clear treatment plans; some also mention getting a quick appointment and being seen efficiently.

Vets Now Barnet is part of the Vets Now network within IVC Evidensia, focusing on out-of-hours emergency care for small animals and also offering video consultations. Recent feedback describes prompt handling of urgent cases, overnight monitoring after surgery, and regular updates during treatment. Reviews are largely positive about the team’s kindness and professionalism, though some owners feel emergency fees are high.

Hendon Vets 4 Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice is equipped for on-site diagnostics and surgery, with facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, an in-house lab, an operating theatre, a hospital ward and an isolation unit. Recent reviews remain mixed overall: many owners praise prompt treatment, surgery and caring staff, while a smaller number report poor communication, lack of empathy and dissatisfaction with diagnosis or cost.

Wellpet Veterinary Practice Ltd in Edgware provides veterinary care for cats and dogs, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. No corporate group affiliation is stated. Reviews continue to paint a largely positive picture of kind, caring service and clear communication, though a small number describe a poor front-desk interaction around cancelling a monthly pet plan and one rushed consultation after a wait.

• •Several recent reviewers speak very highly of the vets, especially Shweta, describing consults as thorough, knowledgeable, patient and kind. - Positive comments also highlight a friendly team, short waiting times, a no hard sell approach, and supportive care during difficult moments such as the loss of pets. - Cleanliness is a disputed point: some reviewers say the clinic is clean and well looked after, while another describes very poor hygiene in an examination room.

• •Recent feedback is mostly positive, with several reviewers describing great service, friendly staff, and a supportive atmosphere. - Reception is a recurring theme: some owners praise the front-desk team, and Polly is mentioned by name for her kindness, while others report rudeness. - Waiting times remain a common drawback, with one reviewer describing a wait of over an hour and another saying waits can be long.

• •Positive reviews describe a friendly, professional team, with owners appreciating helpful advice, a warm welcome, and a calm manner when pets are stressed. - Some owners highlight good continuity of care, including support for an elderly cat and ongoing guidance after a cat’s diabetes diagnosis. - More critical reviews describe rushed appointments and poor communication, including one complaint that vaccine booster timing was not clearly explained.

• •Owners often mention vets taking time to explain findings, procedures, and medication clearly, including during more involved treatment such as corneal care. - Handling of nervous pets is a standout theme: reviewers describe reactive or anxious dogs being given time to settle and coping better than usual with injections or exams. - Recent examples include a vaccination and check-up, kitten spay surgery with a reassuring post-op visit, treatment for an ulcerated cornea, and thorough examinations for an older dog.

North London Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent practice in Barnet offering 24-hour emergency healthcare for pets. The clinic website lists both routine and more advanced care for cats, dogs and rabbits, including advanced dentistry, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostics, vaccinations, travel paperwork and help with insurance claims. Recent feedback is mixed: several owners praise experienced, calm handling and urgent help, while a cluster of recent reviews reports serious problems reaching the clinic by phone.

Medivet 24 Hour Hendon is part of the Medivet group and offers 24-hour emergency care alongside routine treatment and advanced diagnostics including CT, MRI, endoscopy and in-house laboratory testing. The clinic lists facilities such as separate cat and dog areas, an orthopaedic theatre, and ISFM cat-friendly clinic status, and is led by Veterinary Surgeon Sarah Furminger. Recent feedback is mixed but leans negative, with repeated concerns about communication, administration and some aspects of service, alongside occasional praise for helpful service.