Dog & Cat Vets in Lambeth

## Summary Veteris Clapham Mobile provides mobile urgent and emergency veterinary care, with a focus on home visits after phone triage by veterinary surgeons. Based on the website, they treat cats, dogs, and exotic pets needing urgent care. Recent reviews describe overnight/weekend support, including a home visit for a sick cat to avoid the stress of travel, medication provided after an in-home check-up, and intensive day-and-night care for a very unwell cat—one vet reportedly staying several hours beyond their shift to continue care. ## Services - Mobile vet home visits for urgent/emergency problems (described in reviews as a night-time weekend call-out for a sick cat). - Emergency veterinary care with phone triage (as stated on the website). - Treatment for cats and dogs (website), with exotic pets also listed as covered (website). - In-review examples of care include a clinical check-up and prescribing/administering medication during an emergency visit, with recovery reported afterwards. ## People - **Sebastian (vet)**: Mentioned in a review for conducting an in-home check-up and providing medication for a cat whose condition worsened overnight; the owner reports a speedy recovery. - **Erwan (vet)**: Mentioned for helping with “emergency needs” during an urgent situation. - **Unspecified vet (reviewed)**: One review describes a vet staying several hours after their shift (on New Year’s Day) to continue caring for a very unwell 10-year-old cat. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 133 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Home-visit emergency care is highlighted as a way to avoid stressing an ill cat by travelling to a clinic, including an overnight/weekend visit. - Owners describe round-the-clock support for serious illness (“day and night”), with extra time spent by a vet beyond their shift in one case. - Practical outcomes are mentioned: check-up plus medication, followed by improvement/recovery. - Staff are repeatedly described as helpful and kind, alongside specific examples of support during emergencies.

## Summary Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery has a 4.6★ Google rating from 1,025 reviews. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. From the latest reviews available, it appears set up for both routine consultations and urgent, hands-on treatment: one owner describes their cat needing surgery/sutures after a serious injury, with follow-up afterwards. Reviews also show mixed experiences around consultation communication—some owners felt reassured and that their pets stayed calm during the visit, while another describes feeling rushed, not listened to, and not receiving a promised callback. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - Consultations for cats and dogs - Surgical treatment with sutures (reported after a cat injury/attack) - Follow-up care after a procedure (follow-up mentioned, but details not specified) ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 1,025 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Emergency/trauma care leading to surgery and sutures:** one cat owner reports their pet needed surgery/sutures after being attacked, and says the clinic was “kind, informative, and efficient,” with follow-up and a good recovery. - **Calm handling and reassurance during appointments:** one reviewer says staff reassured them when they were anxious and that their cats stayed calm; another mentions friendly vets and reception. - **Communication can be inconsistent:** one dog owner describes a rushed consultation with limited examination, unclear diagnosis/next steps, and difficulty getting answers later, including a promised call-back that “never happened.” - **Cost noted as high (without specific prices):** one reviewer explicitly says the clinic is “very expensive.”

## Summary Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews describe a practice that sees a mix of routine care and more complex cases, including behaviour-led consultations. Owners give concrete examples such as being fitted in after arriving on the wrong date, emergency assessment of a sick kitten with a “get to the bottom of the problem” approach, and vets offering alternative treatment options rather than a single path. ## Services - **Emergency/urgent care (as listed in clinic data)**, with reviews describing emergency visits for a kitten in poor health. - **Complex case management for dogs**, including additional tests and trying different medications (from an owner of a disabled dog with complex needs). - **Behaviour-focused support**: one vet, Pru, is described by a reviewer as both a vet and a *clinical canine behaviourist*. - **Care for cats**, including help when someone brought in a cat found deceased. - **Rabbit care**: one owner specifically sought experienced rabbit vets and reports good handling and knowledge. - **Routine preventive care** referenced via a health plan that includes vaccinations/injections, flea and worm treatment, and nail clipping. ## Pricing - **Health plan:** £20.00 per month, reported by a reviewer to include **all injections**, **flea treatment**, **worming**, and **nail cuts**. ## People - **Pru (vet; described by a reviewer as also a clinical canine behaviourist):** owners mention her noticing things they had missed in a complex case, listening to worries, and offering alternative treatments. - **Unnamed clinician (emergency kitten visit):** described as attentive, professional, and focused on investigating a tricky problem. - **Unnamed vet (rabbit care):** a rabbit owner reports gentle handling, listening closely to concerns, and same-day replies to questions (via email, per the review). - **Reception team:** one reviewer notes being fitted in despite arriving a week early, and another describes the team helping immediately when a deceased cat was brought in. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 280 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Requests to see specific vets (especially **Pru**) for **older dogs** and **complex needs**, with emphasis on listening and discussing **alternative treatments**. - **Problem-solving approach** in urgent cases (kitten emergency) with efforts to identify underlying causes rather than only treating symptoms. - **Flexibility and customer service**, including fitting in an appointment after a date mix-up. - **Species range mentioned by owners**, including **rabbits** and **cats**, with rabbit owners highlighting perceived expertise and careful handling. - **Cost predictability** via a **£20/month health plan** that one reviewer says covers injections, parasite treatments, and nail clipping.

## Summary Medivet Streatham - Vale Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (not independent). Based on the information available, it handles routine vet care as well as urgent cases, with owners describing surgery, ongoing care for cats over many years, and support around end-of-life situations. The clinic also advertises a **FREE Mobility Pain Check** (until **30 November**) and publishes a **nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130** for consultations between **7pm and 9am**. Review experiences are mixed: several owners describe clear communication and support (including being kept informed during an emergency and receiving out-of-hours results calls), while one recent reviewer alleges repeated paid rechecks with different vets, a referral they felt was premature/expensive, and a slow complaint response. ## Services - **Emergency/urgent care**: One reviewer describes an emergency visit for a dog, including guidance about emergency services and subsequent care. - **Surgery (type not specified)**: One owner reports their dog “came out of surgery wagging her tail.” - **Procedures (not specified)**: A rehomed cat later “had to go in for a procedure,” described as straightforward from start to finish. - **Ongoing care for cats**: A long-term cat owner mentions 16 years of using the practice and ongoing care for a remaining cat. - **Wound/injury assessment and medication**: A reviewer describes a cat injury being examined and treated with medications over multiple visits. - **Mobility pain assessment promotion**: Website text advertises a **FREE Mobility Pain Check** (time-limited until 30 November). ## Pricing - **Overnight emergency consultation fee:** **£130** for consultations between **7pm and 9am** (described on the website as a nationwide price). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 205 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Long-term loyalty and ongoing care:** One owner has used the practice for **16 years** for cats and says things are “all good” now after an earlier “wobble” around the Medivet takeover. - **Support during difficult moments:** Multiple reviews mention compassion around pets dying, and one describes the team trying to save a dog’s life and providing **honest advice**. - **Communication and follow-up:** One owner reports being **called out of hours with results**; another describes being kept well informed during an emergency. - **Handling anxious pets:** One review specifically recommends the practice for dogs with **anxiety/separation anxiety**, describing a calm, positive post-op experience. - **Concerns about cost, continuity, and perceived overtreatment:** One reviewer alleges high expense, being seen by **different vets** on repeat visits, medication changes “at great expense,” a referral they felt was unnecessary/expensive, and a **three-week wait** for a complaint response.

## Summary Norbury Pet Health Centre describes itself as an **independent, small veterinary practice** that’s been established for **around 55 years**, with **digital x‑ray and ultrasound** listed on its site. For **out-of-hours care**, it states cases are handled by **The South London Emergency Veterinary Centre**. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention: - **WhatsApp messaging for advice and arranging appointments**, including reassurance and next-day check-ups for a newly rescued kitten. - **Routine surgery with structured follow-up**, e.g., a cat spay where **two follow-up checks were included as standard**. - **End-of-life support**, including a **home visit euthanasia** (during a lunch period), time given to say goodbye, and an **unexpected condolence letter** afterwards. There is also a clear conflict in experiences: one recent reviewer describes **a lack of urgency and no blood tests/further examination offered** for a deteriorating dog, while many others describe the team as responsive and supportive in stressful situations. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include: - **Animal health certificates** and **advice on pet travel needs** (website). - **Diagnostic imaging:** **digital x‑ray** and **ultrasound** (website). - **WhatsApp advice/messaging** for guidance and booking (reviews). - **Vaccinations** (kitten vaccination course mentioned) (reviews). - **Parasite treatment:** **deworming and flea treatment** (reviews). - **Neutering/spaying:** spay completed; neutering discussed as upcoming (reviews). - **Post-op follow-ups:** two follow-up visits after a spay described as standard and included (reviews). - **End-of-life care:** **euthanasia** (including a home visit in one case) and support around grief (reviews). - **Cremation arrangements** mentioned by an owner bringing in a deceased cat for cremation (reviews). - **Out-of-hours care** is stated to be provided externally by **The South London Emergency Veterinary Centre** (website). ## People Named staff mentioned in reviews: - **Barbara (vet):** described by one owner as “a star” (review does not add specifics beyond the endorsement). - **Nicky (vet):** repeatedly mentioned in emotionally difficult situations and clinical follow-up: - Performed a **home euthanasia visit** alongside Daniel; explained the procedure gently and later sent a **condolence letter** (review). - Mentioned by another owner in relation to **spay aftercare**, including reassurance and follow-up checks (review). - One reviewer reports Nicky said she **checks on admitted pets overnight** (reported by the reviewer). - **Daniel:** mentioned as the person who took an urgent call about an elderly dog and **called back within 30 minutes** after speaking to the vet to arrange a **home visit** (review). Another reviewer also refers to a person usually on reception who **also does pet check-ups** and has an easy manner with their cat (not named in that review). Front desk experience is mixed: multiple reviews praise helpfulness, but one recent review describes a **cold response** and being told to **wait until the next day** despite reporting severe symptoms, with no suggestion to seek emergency care. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 286 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Support during end-of-life care** is a standout theme: home euthanasia described as compassionate and well-explained, time given for goodbyes, and a condolence letter afterwards. - **Follow-up and reassurance after procedures:** one owner said their cat’s spay included **two follow-up checks as standard**, and they were encouraged to bring the pet back when worried. - **Access and communication:** WhatsApp messaging is repeatedly mentioned for advice and arranging care. - **A serious negative account about urgency/triage:** one reviewer reports no tests or further investigation were offered for worsening symptoms and that they were told to wait, followed by the dog later being found to have lost significant blood and subsequently passing away. This contrasts with many other reviews describing fast help and empathy.