Emergency Vets in Lambeth

## Summary Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (in the group since 2001) and is **RCVS-accredited**. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and in-house procedures, with **blood testing, X-ray and operations** listed, and it also handles a wide range of pets (including **cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and reptiles**). Emergency care is described as being provided via a **separate 24/7 emergency hospital (Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital)**. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often highlight: - **Neutering/castration and follow-up** (including one report of a **free follow-up appointment** after castration). - **Clear explanations and guidance**, including around difficult decisions such as euthanasia. - **A mix of experiences with organisation and consistency**, with some reporting delays/admin issues and others reporting smooth last-minute bookings. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include: - **Free new pet health check** - **Vet and nurse appointments** - **Vaccinations** - **Neutering/castration** (cat neutering and dog castration specifically mentioned in reviews) - **Dentistry** - **Blood testing** - **Diagnostic imaging**, including **X-ray** - **Operations/surgery** (one reviewer references a cat having “major surgery”) - **Microchipping** - **Flea and worm treatment** - **Weight and diet advice** - **Wellness health screen** - **Emergency care arrangement:** emergency cases are referred to a **separate 24/7 emergency vet hospital (Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital)** (as stated on the website) Other structured clinic information provided: **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. ## Pricing - **£340** was quoted/paid for a **dog castration** (reviewer comment), with the same reviewer stating a **follow-up appointment was free**. - One reviewer also felt **some medications were priced higher than elsewhere** (no specific amounts given). ## People - **Lizz** (vet; role implied by context) is specifically named in one review for **talking an owner through euthanasia**, including explaining the process and helping them consider whether it was the right time. - One reviewer praised a vet for a **calm, conservative treatment plan** for a suspected UTI—specifically noting the vet **didn’t push “lots of tests”** and prescribed antibiotics that resolved the issue quickly. - Another review describes the veterinarian as **friendly and competent**, but says the overall visit was undermined by **admin/coordination problems** when they were redirected to emergency care. ## Reviews **4.4 stars from 227 reviews.** The themes below reflect both routine and urgent visits, including neutering, suspected infection treatment, surgery follow-up, and end-of-life care. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Procedures and recovery:** positive accounts of **cat neutering** and **dog castration**, with one owner highlighting a **free follow-up** and an easy recovery. - **Communication during major decisions:** multiple reviews mention **clear explanations**, including around **euthanasia** and treatment choices. - **Not over-testing (in at least one case):** a vet was praised for identifying a likely **UTI** and treating it without “lots of tests,” with symptoms resolving within days. - **Admin and coordination issues (conflicting experiences):** one reviewer describes significant delays, being sent to emergency, and **no information being forwarded**, leading to a second consultation; other reviewers describe **helpful last-minute appointment booking**. - **Concerns about consistency and manner with pets:** a small number of reviewers report vets being **perfunctory or dismissive**, including at end-of-life, and one claims the clinic recommended referral for surgery that they later felt wasn’t necessary.

## Summary Medivet Bedford Clapham is part of the Medivet group (a larger veterinary chain) and describes itself as a purpose-built practice with state-of-the-art dental and surgical equipment, plus an in-house laboratory. The website also lists ISFM silver cat-friendly status and notes it is a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention thorough, unhurried appointments (including time for lots of questions), calming handling of nervous pets (for example, using treats during the exam), and fast action when something urgent happens (one cat’s badly damaged tail was operated on by Dr Baldwin, with the team “swing[ing] into action” to care for him). A monthly plan is also mentioned by a reviewer, though no price details are provided. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Consultations:** 15-minute consultations; reviewers describe checks as “thorough” and “not rushed.” - **Preventive care:** yearly inoculations/annual jabs (mentioned for a dog and a rabbit in reviews). - **Surgery & dentistry:** dentistry; surgical equipment; minimally invasive options listed (keyhole surgery) and **laser surgery**. - **Advanced diagnostics & imaging:** CT imaging, MRI scans, endoscopy, ultrasound, ECG, and X-rays. - **In-house testing:** in-house laboratory; vet blood supplies (listed). - **Nurse-led support:** nurse clinics (listed). - **Home visits:** listed on the website. - **Pet travel documentation:** Animal Health Certificate (listed). - **Species seen (per website):** cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals. - **Out-of-hours care (per website):** provided by an external Vets Now service and a Medivet 24 Hour hospital (named on the practice page). ## Pricing Out-of-hours pricing is published on the practice page (prices stated as subject to change): - **Out-of-hours consultation fee:** £130 (also notes **no charge for assessment by phone**). - **Alternative out-of-hours provider consult fee:** from **£324.50 inc VAT**. ## People - **Dr Baldwin (vet)** is named in multiple reviews. Examples owners give include operating on a cat with a badly damaged tail, and helping owners stay calm during rabbit vaccination visits. - **Reception team** is specifically mentioned as helpful and kind (for example, supporting an owner when their dog injured her leg and keeping both owner and dog calm). - Reviewers also mention “the directors” having a kind, gentle manner and giving clear explanations of procedures (no names provided). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 162 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough appointments without feeling rushed,** including time to ask questions. - **Practical handling of anxious pets,** such as giving treats during the exam and a calm, reassuring approach. - **Responsive care when pets are injured or unwell,** including swift surgical treatment for a cat’s tail injury. - **Clear explanations and supportive communication,** including efforts to keep owners calm as well as pets. - **Plans/memberships mentioned:** one reviewer cites a “great monthly plan package,” but without specific pricing or inclusions.

## 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 Independent emergency and referral clinic operating since 2000, set up for acute cases that may need rapid diagnostics and hospital-level monitoring. The website highlights an intensive care unit, in-house lab work, and imaging (digital X‑ray/ultrasound), and reviews describe pets being seen quickly late at night and kept in overnight care when needed. Recent reviewers mention treatment for a blocked bladder in a cat and urgent management after a dog ingested something toxic, with staff keeping owners informed and explaining the plan. A small number of reviews report gaps in availability and a less empathetic bedside manner during euthanasia, suggesting experiences can vary depending on timing and clinician. ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, the clinic is described as providing: - Emergency veterinary care - Surgical medicine (website-listed specialty) - Diagnostic imaging: digital radiography/digital X‑ray; ultrasound - Endoscopy - ECG - In-house pathology / in-house laboratory testing - Blood pressure measurement - Oxygen therapy, including oxygen kennels (website-listed facility) - Intensive care unit (ICU) and overnight monitoring/hospitalisation (ICU listed on the website; overnight care described in reviews) Examples from reviews include treatment for a cat with a blocked bladder requiring immediate care, and assessment/treatment after a dog ingested something toxic. ## People Named in reviews: - **Mercedes** (role not stated): described as kind during an emergency visit. - **Barbara** (role not stated): described as thorough, taking time during the consultation, and handling a cat calmly; reviewer noted the plan was kept clear throughout. - **Joanna** (role not stated): described as friendly and helpful at a follow-up the next day. Other staffing notes from reviews: - One reviewer specifically praised a **veterinary nurse** for being “lovely” during an end-of-life visit, while describing the **main vet** as cold and not very sympathetic at that time. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 154 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Speed of being seen in emergencies:** multiple owners mention being seen quickly late at night or within the hour. - **Clear communication during urgent care:** reviewers describe being kept informed and having a clear treatment plan, including during overnight care. - **Successful management of serious episodes:** examples include a dog with toxin ingestion and a cat with a blocked bladder, with owners reporting recovery afterwards. - **Mixed experiences around availability and empathy:** one review reports being told no vets were available during a Sunday daytime emergency call, and another describes an unsympathetic manner from the main vet during euthanasia, despite a positive experience with the nurse.