The Finchley Vet – Vets in Barnet
Clinic Overview
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.
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.
Services
- •Routine and preventative care: annual vaccinations and regular treatments are listed, and recent reviewers describe clear consultations for both new and long-standing patients.
- •Dental treatment and surgery: the clinic lists dental treatment and major surgeries. Owners have also mentioned pets having dental procedures and a biopsy here.
- •Urgent and walk-in care: one owner specifically reports using the practice as a walk-in after their dog stepped on glass, and another describes swift treatment when a kitten was exposed to lilies.
- •Communication during treatment: several owners mention being talked through treatment plans clearly, with one especially detailed account describing updates by calls, photos, and videos while a kitten was being treated.
- •Species and availability: the practice is focused on small animal companions, and the website states that it offers 24/7 vet care.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average on price, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
- •Sarah: praised by a recent reviewer as patient and wonderful with their dog.
- •Dr Oli: repeatedly mentioned positively for friendly, thorough, patient care, clear explanations, and thoughtful questioning during consultations.
- •Dr Rebecca: named positively in earlier feedback for gentle handling and helping owners feel at ease.
- •Team: recent reviews often describe the wider team as helpful, welcoming, and professional.
Reviews
The Finchley Vet has 4.7/5 on Google from 225 reviews.
- •Recent reviewers frequently describe the practice as friendly, welcoming, and professional, with pets made to feel calm and safe.
- •Clear explanations are a recurring theme, with owners saying vets take time to answer questions without rushing.
- •Dr Oli is mentioned several times in positive reviews, and one owner also singles out Sarah for excellent care.
- •One detailed 1-star review raises concerns about unnecessary procedures and an unwelcoming experience, but this sits against a much larger run of recent 5-star feedback, including praise for appointment availability, walk-in help for an injury, and regular updates during treatment.
