Specialist 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 Independent veterinary practice (founded in 2021 by Dr. Ellie and Dr. Michael, who also work as full‑time vets there). The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved cases, with in‑house diagnostics (IDEXX lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, microscopy) plus facilities such as a separate cat clinic and Casco kennels. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - Same‑day help when something suddenly goes wrong (including being seen immediately when arriving without an appointment for vomiting/shaking). - Clear diagnostics and targeted treatment (e.g., an ear infection that had persisted elsewhere improved within a week after “the right tests and treatment”). - Surgical care with ongoing communication (updates during procedures and a next‑day check‑in after surgery were specifically mentioned). - Paperwork support for travel/export certificates, including very fast turnaround when pet passports were lost. ## Services Based on the clinic website and recent reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Wellness care**: wellness exams and vaccinations. - **Parasite prevention**: parasite prevention is listed; one review references sensitivity to **worming treatments**. - **Diagnostics (in-house)**: IDEXX laboratory testing, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, and microscopy. - **Surgery**: surgery is listed, with reviews describing: - **Dental surgery** - **Cyst removal** - **Perineal urethrostomy (PU)** and **bladder stone removal** for a cat, including several nights of in‑clinic care. - **Dental care** (listed on the website; extractions aren’t specifically mentioned). - **Microchipping** (listed on the website). - **Pet travel documentation**: pet travel certificates; reviews mention **export health certificates** and rapid turnaround for travel certificates after lost pet passports. - **Species seen (as listed on the website)**: dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, snakes, tortoises. - **Out-of-hours**: the website states out‑of‑hours care is provided by **Wolfe Vets**. ## People - **Dr. Ellie (vet; co‑founder)**: reviews describe her running tests and treatment that resolved a long‑standing ear infection within a week; she’s also mentioned as leading a complex PU surgery and bladder stone removal, explaining options clearly and “never pushing” decisions. Post‑op continuity is highlighted (the same vet overseeing care, with time made for follow‑up concerns). - **Dr. Michael (vet; co‑founder)**: described by one long‑term client as particularly attentive for a dog with allergies and side effects, with an emphasis on thoroughness over time. - **Dr. Liam (vet)**: described as calm and gentle with a sensitive dog brought in urgently (vomiting and shaking), and as handling travel paperwork efficiently and without fuss under time pressure. - **Dr. Vici (vet)**: mentioned in relation to treating a guinea pig with digestive issues, including check‑up and medication leading to recovery within a week. - **Nurses and reception team**: multiple reviews mention helpful reception support (including travel paperwork) and being kept updated during procedures; one owner also mentions a next‑day check‑in call after surgery. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 222 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Urgent access and calm handling**: owners describe being seen immediately when they arrived without an appointment for sudden vomiting/shaking, with reassurance and gentle handling. - **Problems solved with testing and targeted treatment**: one owner reports a year‑long ear infection improved within a week after the clinic ran the right tests and treatment. - **Surgical care with communication and follow‑up**: examples include dental surgery, cyst removal, and a complex PU surgery with bladder stone removal; owners mention updates during procedures and a next‑day check‑in. - **Travel paperwork done quickly**: export health certificates and travel certificates are repeatedly mentioned, including very fast turnaround when documents were lost shortly before travel. - **Cost and payment flexibility mentioned (without figures)**: one review notes pricing was transparent and better than other practices for complex surgery, and that payment could be staged.

## 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 Goddard Veterinary Group is a multi-site veterinary group; this practice has been part of the Goddard Veterinary Group since 2003 and is **RCVS accredited**. Based on the website, it’s set up for routine GP care plus on-site diagnostics and procedures, with **in-house lab work, X-ray/diagnostic imaging, and operations** listed. In reviews, owners describe **same-day appointments for injuries**, and urgent treatment for toxin ingestion (raisins) where staff **induced vomiting, checked the vomit to confirm the raisins were up, and waited after hours**. Reviews also include a serious complaint alleging **inconsistent diagnoses from locum vets and unexpected add-on treatments**, so experiences appear mixed. ## Services From the clinic website and review details, services mentioned include: - **Vet and nurse appointments** (including nurse clinics) - **Consultations** and **blood testing** (with an **in-house lab** listed) - **Diagnostic imaging** including **X-ray** - **Operations** (facility listed) and **neutering** - **Dentistry** - **Vaccinations** and **microchipping** - **Flea and worm treatments** - **Weight and diet advice** - **Wellness health screen** - **Free new pet health check** - **Pet insurance information** - Urgent/out-of-hours: the website states emergencies outside practice hours are handled by **Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital (24/7)** Examples from reviews: - Treatment for suspected toxin ingestion: **vomiting induced** and monitored until staff confirmed the raisins had been brought up. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports a **£180 bill** for treatment after a dog ate raisins (including inducing vomiting and monitoring/checking the vomit). The reviewer notes this was similar to what another vet quoted for a consultation alone (comparison is the reviewer’s). ## People - **Dr Michaela**: mentioned by name in a review. The owner describes her as taking time to **explain treatment options** during a stressful period. - Team experience varies by reviewer: one describes staff being **kind and helpful** with an elderly dog’s injury and being able to offer a **same-day appointment**; another alleges issues tied to **use of locum vets**, including inconsistent diagnoses and poor continuity. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 116 reviews.** The latest reviews available to us include both detailed praise (urgent care and communication) and a detailed negative account alleging inconsistency and poor communication. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Getting help quickly:** same-day appointment mentioned for an elderly dog’s injury. - **Hands-on urgent treatment:** raisin ingestion handled with **induced vomiting**, staff **waited after hours**, and **checked the vomit** to ensure the toxin was expelled; the owner also mentions being given a **spare waterproof sheet** for the journey home. - **Explanation and updates:** one owner thanks a named vet for **talking through options**; another says the team **kept them updated** and tried to find answers when unsure. - **Conflicting experiences reported:** one reviewer alleges **conflicting diagnoses from different locum vets**, **poor internal communication**, and being **surprised by additional treatments/medications not discussed beforehand**, plus problems with **insurance communication**.

## 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.