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Vets in Hertfordshire | England Veterinary Directory

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About Veterinary Care in Hertfordshire

Updated January 2026

This guide helps pet owners compare local veterinary options in Hertfordshire based on services, animal coverage, and availability. Hertfordshire is home to numerous veterinary clinics offering a wide range of services including routine care, surgery, diagnostics, dental care, and emergency treatment. From small animal practices specializing in dogs and cats to large animal and equine vets, the county provides comprehensive veterinary care for all types of pets and livestock. The veterinary clinics in Hertfordshire provide essential services to pet owners across the region, with many offering 24-hour emergency care, specialist referral services, and advanced diagnostic capabilities. Whether you're looking for a local family vet or specialist care, Hertfordshire has options to meet your needs.

Top Vets in Hertfordshire

Highly rated veterinary clinics across Hertfordshire, ranked by service quality and reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (92/100)

4.9(130 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Creature Comforts St Albans is a small-animal veterinary clinic for dogs, cats and rabbits, set up for both routine care and more involved work on-site (in-house lab, digital x‑rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a full dental suite). The clinic also lists separate cat and dog wards and bespoke kennel design. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe a calmer experience for anxious dogs (quiet waiting area, treats/toys used to help pets settle), and appointments that don’t feel rushed—several mention thorough examinations and being given treatment options rather than being pushed in one direction. For procedures and operations, reviewers mention getting updates (including photos) while their pet was in the clinic. One reviewer also states the practice is “owned by vets and not a big corporation” (this is not otherwise confirmed in the provided sources).

#2 Ranking

Oak Vets

Potters Bar

Our Score (92/100)

5.0(77 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Oak Vets is described by reviewers as a practice people turn to for second opinions and for procedures ranging from diagnostics to routine surgery. Multiple owners mention being seen quickly (including same-day and last-minute bookings), getting clear options explained, and receiving proactive follow-up (including check-ins after dental surgery and close follow-up after starting medication for anxiety/night waking). The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (91/100)

4.9(318 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Medivet Radlett is part of the Medivet group and is led by partners/veterinary surgeons Alan Hirschowitz and Natasha Ho. The practice is set up for routine and diagnostic work (in‑house laboratory and X‑ray), plus pet travel paperwork (Animal Health Certificate) and dentistry, and it also sees a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits and birds). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention long-term continuity with the same team and thorough consultations (for example, a detailed exam and clear explanations for a parrot, and medication given after assessing a finch’s injured leg). There is also a clear note of disagreement on costs and communication: one owner reports “bill shock” and being charged for services they didn’t ask for, plus no vaccination/treatment reminders.

Our Score (91/100)

4.9(220 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Medivet Hemel Hempstead Risedale Road is part of the Medivet group and offers routine and surgical care for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals, with diagnostics available on-site (in-house lab and X‑rays). The practice also trains veterinary nurses. Based on recent owner reports, this clinic seems set up to handle both planned care and urgent problems: one review describes a same-day operation after staff “acted quickly,” and another mentions support with an insurance claim. Owners also describe thorough routine appointments where the vet explains what they’re doing step-by-step, helping pets stay calm. For out-of-hours issues, the practice directs clients to a Medivet 24‑hour clinic; consultations are charged, but phone assessments are not.

Our Score (90/100)

4.6(434 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Berry House Veterinary Practice is a veterinary clinic that (from available data) provides emergency veterinary services and operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often describe clear, unpressured decision-making and support through both routine and difficult visits—examples include discussing treatment options and costs without pressure, giving two antibiotic injections for a cat’s abscess after puncture wounds became infected, and taking time to talk through euthanasia decisions with keepsakes provided (fur clipping and multiple paw prints). Its ownership model (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

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