About Dog & Cat Vets in Reading
Companion animals are the primary focus of Reading's veterinary clinics.
All 21 clinics in Reading cater to dogs and cats, emphasizing the town's commitment to companion-animal care. With no clinics offering farm or large-animal services, pet owners can rely on these clinics for a wide range of services, from routine check-ups to advanced medical procedures. The strong presence of companion-animal clinics supports a comprehensive veterinary network for pet owners.
There are 19 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Reading.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Reading
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include
- •Easy appointment booking that “doesn’t have to be weeks in advance” (including for small pets such as guinea pigs). - WhatsApp support for sending questions, photos, and videos, with replies “within a few hours.”
- •Clear explanations around procedures, recovery, and costs (noted by cat owners). - Mixed feedback on value and pace: one owner reports very high medication costs and felt the exam could be rushed, while others describe long-term satisfaction over many years.
Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include
- •Easy appointment booking that “doesn’t have to be weeks in advance” (including for small pets such as guinea pigs). - WhatsApp support for sending questions, photos, and videos, with replies “within a few hours.”
- •Clear explanations around procedures, recovery, and costs (noted by cat owners). - Mixed feedback on value and pace: one owner reports very high medication costs and felt the exam could be rushed, while others describe long-term satisfaction over many years.
Out-of-hours arrangements (as stated on the website)
- •Out-of-hours care is provided by “Medivet 24 Hour Wokingham”.
Out-of-hours arrangements (as stated on the website)
- •Out-of-hours care is provided by “Medivet 24 Hour Wokingham”.
Harrison Family Vets describes itself as a family-owned, independent practice and highlights Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. The website points to a modern, well-equipped clinic (on-site lab, x‑ray, ultrasound and operating theatres) designed to reduce stress, including separate dog and cat wards.
Harrison Family Vets describes itself as a family-owned, independent practice and highlights Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. The website points to a modern, well-equipped clinic (on-site lab, x‑ray, ultrasound and operating theatres) designed to reduce stress, including separate dog and cat wards.
Our Score (85/100)
Vet’s Klinic is a veterinary clinic that describes itself as using “smart technology” and “state-of-the-art facilities” to provide more affordable pet care. For registered pets, the clinic offers 24/7 access to VidiVet (an advice service) outside normal appointments.
Vet’s Klinic is a veterinary clinic that describes itself as using “smart technology” and “state-of-the-art facilities” to provide more affordable pet care. For registered pets, the clinic offers 24/7 access to VidiVet (an advice service) outside normal appointments.
Our Score (84/100)
Tilehurst Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the review detail available, the clinic is frequently used for ongoing dog care (including surgery and repeat problem visits like ear infections), with multiple owners highlighting that vets explain what’s happening and offer options rather than a single fixed plan. Reviews also suggest the team is used to working with nervous or stress‑reactive dogs, with one owner describing gradual trust-building over repeated visits that made examinations possible.
Tilehurst Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the review detail available, the clinic is frequently used for ongoing dog care (including surgery and repeat problem visits like ear infections), with multiple owners highlighting that vets explain what’s happening and offer options rather than a single fixed plan. Reviews also suggest the team is used to working with nervous or stress‑reactive dogs, with one owner describing gradual trust-building over repeated visits that made examinations possible.
More Dog & Cat Vets in Reading
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (83/100)
Active Vetcare – Beechwood Veterinary Centre is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (the website information available to us mentions a group with nine surgeries). It’s set up as a small‑animal practice offering routine care alongside surgery and access to referral services (soft tissue, orthopaedics and cardiology listed on the website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Active Vetcare – Beechwood Veterinary Centre is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (the website information available to us mentions a group with nine surgeries). It’s set up as a small‑animal practice offering routine care alongside surgery and access to referral services (soft tissue, orthopaedics and cardiology listed on the website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Our Score (82/100)
Shinfield Vets offers routine care (vaccinations, neutering, microchipping) alongside nurse-led clinics and stated emergency care. The website lists a wide range of species seen beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles), and the practice is described in reviews as handling everything from “regular upkeep” to emergencies and surgeries. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain treatment options and next steps, and several give specific examples of pets being kept calm (including an anxious cat with a skin complaint).
Shinfield Vets offers routine care (vaccinations, neutering, microchipping) alongside nurse-led clinics and stated emergency care. The website lists a wide range of species seen beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles), and the practice is described in reviews as handling everything from “regular upkeep” to emergencies and surgeries. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain treatment options and next steps, and several give specific examples of pets being kept calm (including an anxious cat with a skin complaint).
Our Score (80/100)
Active Vetcare – Oakley is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (not an independent clinic). Based on the services listed on the group website and what owners describe in reviews, it’s set up for routine small‑animal care (vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics) as well as more involved work such as dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with support for urgent cases and end‑of‑life decisions.
Active Vetcare – Oakley is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (not an independent clinic). Based on the services listed on the group website and what owners describe in reviews, it’s set up for routine small‑animal care (vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics) as well as more involved work such as dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with support for urgent cases and end‑of‑life decisions.
Vets Now (Reading) is part of the Vets Now emergency veterinary group and provides out‑of‑hours care for dogs, cats and small animals. The clinic states it opened in 2004 and is RCVS‑accredited as a Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for urgent and critical cases with on-site diagnostics and hospitalisation; owners describe pets being kept in overnight with IV treatments, and being seen quickly (including appointments offered within 30 minutes).
Vets Now (Reading) is part of the Vets Now emergency veterinary group and provides out‑of‑hours care for dogs, cats and small animals. The clinic states it opened in 2004 and is RCVS‑accredited as a Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for urgent and critical cases with on-site diagnostics and hospitalisation; owners describe pets being kept in overnight with IV treatments, and being seen quickly (including appointments offered within 30 minutes).
Our Score (77/100)
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long‑established, independent (non‑corporate) practice and is listed as an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme member. Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics) and more involved procedures, with owners specifically mentioning cruciate ligament operations. Reviewers also describe practical service touches such as same‑day appointments for a sick hamster and follow‑up advice on medication by phone.
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long‑established, independent (non‑corporate) practice and is listed as an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme member. Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics) and more involved procedures, with owners specifically mentioning cruciate ligament operations. Reviewers also describe practical service touches such as same‑day appointments for a sick hamster and follow‑up advice on medication by phone.
Our Score (73/100)
Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics (lab, ultrasound and X‑ray) and a broad range of routine and referral services. It also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via MiNightVet (described as a dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff).
Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics (lab, ultrasound and X‑ray) and a broad range of routine and referral services. It also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via MiNightVet (described as a dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff).
Our Score (72/100)
Goring Veterinary Centre is listed on the Fully Vetted website (and uses a Fully Vetted email/website domain) and is marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe the clinic as set up for both routine care (a joint cat/dog vaccination appointment is mentioned) and difficult, emotionally charged care—including support during a dog’s cancer diagnosis and euthanasia with an emphasis on dignity and gentleness.
Goring Veterinary Centre is listed on the Fully Vetted website (and uses a Fully Vetted email/website domain) and is marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe the clinic as set up for both routine care (a joint cat/dog vaccination appointment is mentioned) and difficult, emotionally charged care—including support during a dog’s cancer diagnosis and euthanasia with an emphasis on dignity and gentleness.
Our Score (69/100)
The Woodley Vet is a general veterinary practice offering routine care alongside more advanced diagnostics and surgery (including ultrasound, orthopaedics and “advanced surgery”), and it treats a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (small mammals, birds and reptiles are listed on its site). It is also listed in the clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews show a sharp split: several owners describe notably supportive end‑of‑life care (euthanasia handled “with dignity,” time and space given, ashes returned with a message/card), while others report serious concerns including missed diagnoses, feeling pushed toward costly surgery, and one account alleging non-consented sedation during a bird beak/nail trim followed by the bird’s death.
The Woodley Vet is a general veterinary practice offering routine care alongside more advanced diagnostics and surgery (including ultrasound, orthopaedics and “advanced surgery”), and it treats a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (small mammals, birds and reptiles are listed on its site). It is also listed in the clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews show a sharp split: several owners describe notably supportive end‑of‑life care (euthanasia handled “with dignity,” time and space given, ashes returned with a message/card), while others report serious concerns including missed diagnoses, feeling pushed toward costly surgery, and one account alleging non-consented sedation during a bird beak/nail trim followed by the bird’s death.
Our Score (68/100)
Tilehurst Veterinary Centre is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group and is set up as a small-animal practice that also sees a wide range of exotics (including reptiles, birds and backyard poultry). The service list includes referral options (soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics and cardiology), and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. The website states Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) and an RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding.
Tilehurst Veterinary Centre is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group and is set up as a small-animal practice that also sees a wide range of exotics (including reptiles, birds and backyard poultry). The service list includes referral options (soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics and cardiology), and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. The website states Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) and an RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding.
Our Score (65/100)
The Veterinary Centre (trading as Henley Vets Limited) describes itself as an independent, small-animal practice that offers routine care alongside full surgical facilities and emergency care. Based on its own service list and what owners mention in reviews, it appears set up for both day-to-day vet work (vaccines, prescriptions, nurse clinics) and more involved cases (operations and dentistry). Reviews repeatedly mention treatment options being discussed and explained before proceeding, and at least one owner specifically references operations carried out for their dogs.
The Veterinary Centre (trading as Henley Vets Limited) describes itself as an independent, small-animal practice that offers routine care alongside full surgical facilities and emergency care. Based on its own service list and what owners mention in reviews, it appears set up for both day-to-day vet work (vaccines, prescriptions, nurse clinics) and more involved cases (operations and dentistry). Reviews repeatedly mention treatment options being discussed and explained before proceeding, and at least one owner specifically references operations carried out for their dogs.
Our Score (58/100)
Active Vetcare is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (as described on the group’s website). The practice is set up for routine small‑animal care alongside a broad range of in‑house services (e.g., vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, diagnostic tests/imaging) and also lists referral services (soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology). It’s also described in your clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Active Vetcare is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (as described on the group’s website). The practice is set up for routine small‑animal care alongside a broad range of in‑house services (e.g., vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, diagnostic tests/imaging) and also lists referral services (soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology). It’s also described in your clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Our Score (53/100)
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long‑established independent (non‑corporate) practice operating three surgeries. Based on its site, it’s set up for both routine pet care (vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics) and more involved work (neutering, surgical procedures, dental treatments), with referral services available when needed. It’s also listed as providing 24‑hour emergency cover and being part of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long‑established independent (non‑corporate) practice operating three surgeries. Based on its site, it’s set up for both routine pet care (vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics) and more involved work (neutering, surgical procedures, dental treatments), with referral services available when needed. It’s also listed as providing 24‑hour emergency cover and being part of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.
Our Score (51/100)
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long-established, independent (non-corporate) practice and is accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). The website indicates it treats a wide range of species (including dogs, cats, rabbits, exotics, horses and farm animals) and offers both routine and surgical care.
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long-established, independent (non-corporate) practice and is accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). The website indicates it treats a wide range of species (including dogs, cats, rabbits, exotics, horses and farm animals) and offers both routine and surgical care.
Only the clinic name (Ovidiu Onofrei) was provided, with no website summary, services list, pricing, or review/rating data included. Because of that, it isn’t possible to say what this clinic is set up for (for example, routine care vs. surgery/dentistry, diagnostic capabilities, or follow-up policies) based on the information available here.
Only the clinic name (Ovidiu Onofrei) was provided, with no website summary, services list, pricing, or review/rating data included. Because of that, it isn’t possible to say what this clinic is set up for (for example, routine care vs. surgery/dentistry, diagnostic capabilities, or follow-up policies) based on the information available here.
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