Best Vets in Reading

Harrison Family Vets presents itself as a family-owned, independent practice in Reading, with Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. The clinic highlights a modern, well-equipped set-up including an on-site lab, x-ray, ultrasound and...

Harrison Family Vets presents itself as a family-owned, independent practice in Reading, with Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. The clinic highlights a modern, well-equipped set-up including an on-site lab, x-ray, ultrasound and operating theatres, alongside separate dog and cat wards designed to reduce stress. Recent feedback still often praises the calm environment, gentle handling and clear explanations, although the latest reviews are more mixed than before, with some complaints about administration, consistency and complaints handling.

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for a caring, friendly team and gentle handling of pets. - Long-term relationships stand out, including one owner who says the practice has looked after their dog from 8 weeks...

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for a caring, friendly team and gentle handling of pets. - Long-term relationships stand out, including one owner who says the practice has looked after their dog from 8 weeks old to 5 years old. - Surgical care remains a strong theme in the written feedback, especially cruciate ligament operations with good reported outcomes.

- Many owners praise the team's friendliness, same-day help for urgent concerns, and clear communication from reception through to the vets. - Compassion around serious illness and euthanasia is a recurring theme, with reviews describing...

- Many owners praise the team's friendliness, same-day help for urgent concerns, and clear communication from reception through to the vets. - Compassion around serious illness and euthanasia is a recurring theme, with reviews describing thoughtful explanations, time to make decisions, and supportive follow-up at home and by phone. - Day-to-day care is also well reviewed, including reassurance during a dog's spay, reminders, practical admin help such as insurer contact, and patient handling of nervous or reactive pets.

- Many positive reviews describe a caring, professional team, with several owners saying they have used the practice for many years. - Recent comments praise helpful appointments for cats and dogs, including quick follow-up after an online...

- Many positive reviews describe a caring, professional team, with several owners saying they have used the practice for many years. - Recent comments praise helpful appointments for cats and dogs, including quick follow-up after an online booking request and efficient treatment for a cat’s abscess or wound. - Owners also continue to mention easy booking and a useful WhatsApp channel for questions, photos and videos.

- Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team being friendly, welcoming and kind, from reception through to the consultation room. - A strong theme is clear, thorough communication: owners say staff listen carefully, explain...

- Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team being friendly, welcoming and kind, from reception through to the consultation room. - A strong theme is clear, thorough communication: owners say staff listen carefully, explain what they are doing, and give practical advice without being judgmental. - The clinic is often praised for handling nervous pets gently, especially anxious cats, with small touches that help reduce stress in the waiting area and during appointments.

- Clear, kind communication: owners often say the team explains things well, gives them time, and creates a welcoming, unrushed atmosphere. - Thoughtful handling of anxious pets: one reviewer said the clinic let them wait in the car and...

- Clear, kind communication: owners often say the team explains things well, gives them time, and creates a welcoming, unrushed atmosphere. - Thoughtful handling of anxious pets: one reviewer said the clinic let them wait in the car and come in through a different entrance to reduce stress for their nervous rescue dog. - Strong impressions of the team and facilities: reviewers praise professional vets, helpful nurses, and a pleasant clinic environment with comfortable waiting areas.

Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a CVS Group small-animal practice in Reading, established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics including lab testing, ultrasound and X-ray. It offers a broad range of routine, surgical and referral services,...

Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a CVS Group small-animal practice in Reading, established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics including lab testing, ultrasound and X-ray. It offers a broad range of routine, surgical and referral services, and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via MiNightVet, its dedicated emergency provider with full-time night staff.

Goring Veterinary Centre in Reading is part of CVS Group and is a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers a broad service for common pets, covering routine care, surgery, diagnostics and referral support, with out-of-hours...

Goring Veterinary Centre in Reading is part of CVS Group and is a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers a broad service for common pets, covering routine care, surgery, diagnostics and referral support, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by MiNightVet. Recent feedback most strongly highlights supportive care during cancer treatment, gentle end-of-life care, and a calm approach with anxious pets.

- Reviews regularly describe a friendly, helpful and caring team, with comments also praising the clinic’s knowledgeable staff and welcoming atmosphere. - A recurring theme is clear communication, especially around operations, treatment...

- Reviews regularly describe a friendly, helpful and caring team, with comments also praising the clinic’s knowledgeable staff and welcoming atmosphere. - A recurring theme is clear communication, especially around operations, treatment plans and the explanation of different options. - Owners often say their pets are well looked after over time, including praise for the team’s patience and support with rescue dogs and long-term family pets.