About Dog & Cat Vets in Cambridge
Companion-animal clinics in Cambridge cater primarily to dogs and cats.
These clinics offer a wide range of services, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, and surgery, crucial for maintaining the health of pets. With 14 clinics involved in veterinary nurse training, there is a strong focus on skill development and high standards of care. The depth of reviews highlights a community engaged with and trusting of their local vet services, reinforcing the reliability and quality of care available for companion animals.
There are 18 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Cambridge.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Cambridge
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Cambridge Bar Hill VetsforPets is a Vets4Pets-branded practice that the website describes as locally owned, with a modern, well-equipped setup (including an in-house lab, imaging, and separate dog/cat wards). Reviews most often describe thorough consultations and fast admin support (including a “message service” that gets replies quickly), alongside specific hands-on care such as removing a grass seed from a puncture wound and then prescribing anti-inflammatory and antibiotic treatment. Pricing feedback is mixed: one recent reviewer felt the initial consultation was “good” value but cited £300+ for blood tests and £90 for blood pressure checks.
Cambridge Bar Hill VetsforPets is a Vets4Pets-branded practice that the website describes as locally owned, with a modern, well-equipped setup (including an in-house lab, imaging, and separate dog/cat wards). Reviews most often describe thorough consultations and fast admin support (including a “message service” that gets replies quickly), alongside specific hands-on care such as removing a grass seed from a puncture wound and then prescribing anti-inflammatory and antibiotic treatment. Pricing feedback is mixed: one recent reviewer felt the initial consultation was “good” value but cited £300+ for blood tests and £90 for blood pressure checks.
Clarendon Street Veterinary Surgery is described by reviewers as an independent practice. It appears set up for both urgent, same-day problems and planned procedures: owners mention being seen “straight away” for emergencies, and pets being booked quickly for surgery (including a broken tooth and tumour removal).
Clarendon Street Veterinary Surgery is described by reviewers as an independent practice. It appears set up for both urgent, same-day problems and planned procedures: owners mention being seen “straight away” for emergencies, and pets being booked quickly for surgery (including a broken tooth and tumour removal).
Medivet Impington is part of the Medivet group (a network of veterinary practices and 24-hour centres). The clinic offers routine appointments as well as access to around-the-clock emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with the website stating a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am).
Medivet Impington is part of the Medivet group (a network of veterinary practices and 24-hour centres). The clinic offers routine appointments as well as access to around-the-clock emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with the website stating a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am).
Our Score (85/100)
Belgrave House Veterinary Surgery’s ownership/group isn’t stated in the provided information. The clinic presents itself as a general practice with surgical capability, home-visit care, and a stated 24-hour emergency service, covering both pets and farm/livestock animals. In recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough problem-solving (including seeking lab input and coming back with a plan) and supportive follow-up during serious illness and end-of-life situations.
Belgrave House Veterinary Surgery’s ownership/group isn’t stated in the provided information. The clinic presents itself as a general practice with surgical capability, home-visit care, and a stated 24-hour emergency service, covering both pets and farm/livestock animals. In recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough problem-solving (including seeking lab input and coming back with a plan) and supportive follow-up during serious illness and end-of-life situations.
Our Score (85/100)
Highgate Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice that describes itself as a “Fear Free” clinic, aiming for lower-stress visits. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and procedures (vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, x‑rays, surgery) and for supporting anxious or rescue dogs with extra time and calm handling. Owners repeatedly mention vets taking time during exams, explaining options, and accommodating urgent situations (for example, being seen immediately when a dog deteriorated, and fitting in a tick removal visit).
Highgate Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice that describes itself as a “Fear Free” clinic, aiming for lower-stress visits. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and procedures (vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, x‑rays, surgery) and for supporting anxious or rescue dogs with extra time and calm handling. Owners repeatedly mention vets taking time during exams, explaining options, and accommodating urgent situations (for example, being seen immediately when a dog deteriorated, and fitting in a tick removal visit).
More Dog & Cat Vets in Cambridge
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (84/100)
The Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital is part of the University of Cambridge’s Department of Veterinary Medicine. Recent reviews describe it as a referral-style hospital set up for complex cases and specialist work, with owners mentioning BOAS surgery (including clinical-study involvement), cardiology diagnostics, and major soft-tissue surgery. Several reviewers highlight detailed, step-by-step updates (including multiple phone calls in a day), transparent costs, and follow-up contact after appointments.
The Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital is part of the University of Cambridge’s Department of Veterinary Medicine. Recent reviews describe it as a referral-style hospital set up for complex cases and specialist work, with owners mentioning BOAS surgery (including clinical-study involvement), cardiology diagnostics, and major soft-tissue surgery. Several reviewers highlight detailed, step-by-step updates (including multiple phone calls in a day), transparent costs, and follow-up contact after appointments.
Our Score (84/100)
Village Vet Whittlesford is part of the Village Vet family of practices. Reviews describe both routine care for cats and dogs and more urgent situations: one owner reports their dog was stabilised with pain relief after a road traffic accident, kept under observation with updates, and then referred on for surgery once stable. Other specifics mentioned include fitting an owner in when they arrived a week early, and dental-focused care for a cat under a vet named Adrian (described by the reviewer as a dental specialist).
Village Vet Whittlesford is part of the Village Vet family of practices. Reviews describe both routine care for cats and dogs and more urgent situations: one owner reports their dog was stabilised with pain relief after a road traffic accident, kept under observation with updates, and then referred on for surgery once stable. Other specifics mentioned include fitting an owner in when they arrived a week early, and dental-focused care for a cat under a vet named Adrian (described by the reviewer as a dental specialist).
Village Vet Cottenham is part of the Village Vet family of practices (a multi-site group). From owner reports, it appears set up for everyday first-opinion care with access to additional support across sister branches—owners mention using other Village Vet branches for emergency visits and for routine surgery. Practical details that come up repeatedly include same-day appointments being available, a monthly “pet care package” that bundles parasite prevention and routine care, and vets taking time to explain findings clearly (including ruling out a suspected skin problem when the issue was plant matter caught in fur).
Village Vet Cottenham is part of the Village Vet family of practices (a multi-site group). From owner reports, it appears set up for everyday first-opinion care with access to additional support across sister branches—owners mention using other Village Vet branches for emergency visits and for routine surgery. Practical details that come up repeatedly include same-day appointments being available, a monthly “pet care package” that bundles parasite prevention and routine care, and vets taking time to explain findings clearly (including ruling out a suspected skin problem when the issue was plant matter caught in fur).
Our Score (83/100)
Granta Veterinary Specialists is a new, independent, vet-owned small-animal specialist referral centre. Based on its stated services and recent client experiences, it’s set up for complex referral work including advanced diagnostics and surgery—owners mention disc disease treated with surgery and an inhaled foreign body in the lung being identified and resolved without invasive surgery. Reviews also repeatedly describe clear, consistent communication (including being kept informed during and after surgery), overnight hospital stays, and an emphasis on tailoring care to the individual case, with one owner specifically praising the clinic for being upfront about costs.
Granta Veterinary Specialists is a new, independent, vet-owned small-animal specialist referral centre. Based on its stated services and recent client experiences, it’s set up for complex referral work including advanced diagnostics and surgery—owners mention disc disease treated with surgery and an inhaled foreign body in the lung being identified and resolved without invasive surgery. Reviews also repeatedly describe clear, consistent communication (including being kept informed during and after surgery), overnight hospital stays, and an emphasis on tailoring care to the individual case, with one owner specifically praising the clinic for being upfront about costs.
Our Score (82/100)
Village Vet Longstanton is part of the Village Vet group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviewers most often describe straightforward day-to-day veterinary care with an emphasis on communication and handling pets who are anxious. Concrete details mentioned include being able to get appointments when needed, vets explaining a clear diagnosis and “what to do next,” and prompt attention when a pet became unwell quickly.
Village Vet Longstanton is part of the Village Vet group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviewers most often describe straightforward day-to-day veterinary care with an emphasis on communication and handling pets who are anxious. Concrete details mentioned include being able to get appointments when needed, vets explaining a clear diagnosis and “what to do next,” and prompt attention when a pet became unwell quickly.
- •Thorough assessments before imaging, including careful history-taking and lots of questions to clarify symptoms. - Clear, detailed explanations of what the imaging involves and what was found (CT and ultrasound both specifically mentioned). - Efficiency and fast results, with one owner reporting ultrasound results ready within about an hour and time set aside to discuss next steps.
- •Thorough assessments before imaging, including careful history-taking and lots of questions to clarify symptoms. - Clear, detailed explanations of what the imaging involves and what was found (CT and ultrasound both specifically mentioned). - Efficiency and fast results, with one owner reporting ultrasound results ready within about an hour and time set aside to discuss next steps.
Our Score (76/100)
Ash Croft Veterinary Practice LLP is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The website notes a waiting-room capacity policy where you may be asked to wait outside until there’s space. In reviews, owners describe long-term care for pets over many years, including support during cancer care and end-of-life appointments, but there’s also a consistent thread of complaints about front-desk interactions and how payments/appointments are handled.
Ash Croft Veterinary Practice LLP is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The website notes a waiting-room capacity policy where you may be asked to wait outside until there’s space. In reviews, owners describe long-term care for pets over many years, including support during cancer care and end-of-life appointments, but there’s also a consistent thread of complaints about front-desk interactions and how payments/appointments are handled.
Our Score (76/100)
Village Vet Milton/Vet 24 Cambridge is part of the Village Vet group (“a family of veterinary practices,” per the clinic website). Based on the clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent and out‑of‑hours cases as well as complex procedures: owners describe a cat being treated over several days after a ruptured diaphragm, and another pet being seen after collapsing.
Village Vet Milton/Vet 24 Cambridge is part of the Village Vet group (“a family of veterinary practices,” per the clinic website). Based on the clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent and out‑of‑hours cases as well as complex procedures: owners describe a cat being treated over several days after a ruptured diaphragm, and another pet being seen after collapsing.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term use of the practice (20+ years is mentioned) and pets being handled in a way that helps anxious animals settle. One reviewer, however, reports the practice could not provide a home visit for euthanasia when their dog couldn’t be lifted into a vehicle.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term use of the practice (20+ years is mentioned) and pets being handled in a way that helps anxious animals settle. One reviewer, however, reports the practice could not provide a home visit for euthanasia when their dog couldn’t be lifted into a vehicle.
Our Score (73/100)
- •Clear explanations and calm handling: owners describe feeling listened to, having options explained, and pets being reassured during exams. - Range of pets and problems seen: mentions include reactive senior cats (routine care through dentistry and illness investigations), a hamster, and a tortoise (including husbandry advice and claw trimming). - Waiting and workflow: one reviewer notes sometimes waiting longer than expected, but also says they never feel rushed in consultations.
- •Clear explanations and calm handling: owners describe feeling listened to, having options explained, and pets being reassured during exams. - Range of pets and problems seen: mentions include reactive senior cats (routine care through dentistry and illness investigations), a hamster, and a tortoise (including husbandry advice and claw trimming). - Waiting and workflow: one reviewer notes sometimes waiting longer than expected, but also says they never feel rushed in consultations.
Our Score (72/100)
Vets4Pets Cambridge Beehive is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. The clinic presents itself as set up for in-practice diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house laboratory, digital X‑ray, ultrasound and an operating theatre, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas.
Vets4Pets Cambridge Beehive is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. The clinic presents itself as set up for in-practice diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house laboratory, digital X‑ray, ultrasound and an operating theatre, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas.
Our Score (65/100)
RSPCA Cambridge is part of the RSPCA charity rather than a corporate veterinary group. It’s set up to provide veterinary support with an emphasis on helping owners who may struggle with costs (multiple reviewers explicitly describe it as “lower-cost” and mention being on a pension/low income). It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
RSPCA Cambridge is part of the RSPCA charity rather than a corporate veterinary group. It’s set up to provide veterinary support with an emphasis on helping owners who may struggle with costs (multiple reviewers explicitly describe it as “lower-cost” and mention being on a pension/low income). It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Our Score (21/100)
Established in 1983, Arbury Road Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided). The clinic is set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and dental work, with facilities listed for an in-house lab, ultrasound and X‑rays, and on-site dental procedures. It is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility and holds several accreditations/awards: RCVS General Practice, RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding, and Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).
Established in 1983, Arbury Road Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided). The clinic is set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and dental work, with facilities listed for an in-house lab, ultrasound and X‑rays, and on-site dental procedures. It is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility and holds several accreditations/awards: RCVS General Practice, RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding, and Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).
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