About Veterinary Care in Lambeth
Lambeth has 17 veterinary clinics, giving pet owners a broad choice, and the town averages a strong 4.6/5 across 4,229 Google reviews. One of the standout features of veterinary care in Lambeth is access: most clinics open on weekends, and several also provide emergency or out-of-hours help.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medivet Clapham | 62/100 | — | 16 |
| Medivet Streatham - Vale Veterinary Clinic | 61/100 | — | 14 |
| Medivet Bedford Clapham | 60/100 | — | 14 |
For pet owners, Lambeth looks like a strong place to compare vets. There is enough choice to avoid feeling tied to a single practice, and the depth of reviews means local feedback is substantial enough to reveal consistent strengths as well as repeated weak points. The service mix also appears broader than basic dog-and-cat care, which is encouraging for owners of rabbits, birds or reptiles, although species-specific experience is still worth checking before you register.
The clearest practical advantage in Lambeth is the combination of transparency and access. A healthy number of clinics publish prices, so you can compare common routine costs before making contact, and the leading options with visible pricing tend to sit around average to above average rather than competing on bargain positioning. None of the leading listings are verified, but that only means a registered user has not confirmed the listing details; it is not a judgement on standards or clinical quality. It does mean you should confirm opening hours, contact details and emergency arrangements directly, especially if you are relying on evening, weekend or out-of-hours care.
If you are choosing between vets in Lambeth, start with the kind of care you need rather than the nearest postcode alone. For routine care, published prices and consistently positive reviews can help you shortlist quickly. For anxious pets, ongoing conditions or exotic species, ask who you would actually see, how follow-up appointments are handled and whether the clinic can continue care after an emergency visit elsewhere. In a borough with good weekend coverage and some emergency options, convenience matters, but continuity of care matters just as much.
Lambeth should suit busy owners particularly well because later opening is relatively common, which can make it easier to keep up with vaccinations, repeat checks and post-treatment reviews instead of delaying them. That may sound secondary, but in practice a vet you can reach after work or at the weekend is often the vet you use consistently, and consistency usually leads to better communication and fewer last-minute scrambles when something changes.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Lambeth, Greater London
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
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17 clinics
Medivet Clapham is part of the Medivet group. The clinic offers routine preventive care for cats and dogs alongside in-practice diagnostics and procedures, with facilities including an in-house lab, imaging, and surgery options such as keyhole surgery. Recent feedback is mostly positive, especially around caring handling, helpful reception, and communication, though one review reports a serious adverse experience during an examination.
Medivet Streatham - Vale Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group. It offers routine veterinary care as well as urgent treatment, with examples including surgery, procedures, long-term cat care, and compassionate support when pets are seriously ill or nearing end of life. Recent feedback is largely positive about kindness, communication, and care for anxious pets, though one recent reviewer raised concerns about cost, continuity between vets, and complaint handling. The clinic also publishes a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee for consultations between 7pm and 9am.
Medivet Bedford Clapham is part of the Medivet group and offers first-opinion veterinary care for cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals, with out-of-hours cover arranged through external providers. Owners regularly describe thorough, unhurried appointments, calm handling of nervous pets, and clear explanations from the team. Reviews also mention prompt action when urgent treatment is needed, including surgery for a cat with a badly damaged tail, and a monthly plan package.
Norbury Pet Health Centre offers routine preventative care, diagnostics, surgery and end-of-life support, with out-of-hours care handled by The South London Emergency Veterinary Centre. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting compassionate handling, clear explanations, WhatsApp contact and supportive follow-up after treatment. There is also one serious recent complaint about a lack of urgency and a poor front-desk response in a deteriorating case.
Vets on the Common is an independent veterinary practice in Clapham, founded in 2021 by Dr. Ellie and Dr. Michael, who both work there as full-time vets. The clinic is set up for routine care as well as more involved cases, with in-house diagnostics including an IDEXX lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound and microscopy, plus facilities such as a separate cat clinic and Casco kennels. Recent feedback continues to highlight fast access when pets are unwell, clear communication, and strong continuity of care around surgery and follow-up.
More Veterinary Practices in Lambeth
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Medivet Clapham is part of the Medivet group. The clinic offers routine preventive care for cats and dogs alongside in-practice diagnostics and procedures, with facilities including an in-house lab, imaging, and surgery options such as keyhole surgery. Recent feedback is mostly positive, especially around caring handling, helpful reception, and communication, though one review reports a serious adverse experience during an examination.
Medivet Streatham - Vale Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group. It offers routine veterinary care as well as urgent treatment, with examples including surgery, procedures, long-term cat care, and compassionate support when pets are seriously ill or nearing end of life. Recent feedback is largely positive about kindness, communication, and care for anxious pets, though one recent reviewer raised concerns about cost, continuity between vets, and complaint handling. The clinic also publishes a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee for consultations between 7pm and 9am.
Medivet Bedford Clapham is part of the Medivet group and offers first-opinion veterinary care for cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals, with out-of-hours cover arranged through external providers. Owners regularly describe thorough, unhurried appointments, calm handling of nervous pets, and clear explanations from the team. Reviews also mention prompt action when urgent treatment is needed, including surgery for a cat with a badly damaged tail, and a monthly plan package.
Norbury Pet Health Centre offers routine preventative care, diagnostics, surgery and end-of-life support, with out-of-hours care handled by The South London Emergency Veterinary Centre. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting compassionate handling, clear explanations, WhatsApp contact and supportive follow-up after treatment. There is also one serious recent complaint about a lack of urgency and a poor front-desk response in a deteriorating case.
Vets on the Common is an independent veterinary practice in Clapham, founded in 2021 by Dr. Ellie and Dr. Michael, who both work there as full-time vets. The clinic is set up for routine care as well as more involved cases, with in-house diagnostics including an IDEXX lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound and microscopy, plus facilities such as a separate cat clinic and Casco kennels. Recent feedback continues to highlight fast access when pets are unwell, clear communication, and strong continuity of care around surgery and follow-up.
Voo Vets Battersea is a family-owned and run veterinary group, combining general practice with specialist support and a dedicated 24-hour emergency and hospital-care team. The clinic highlights practical options such as keyhole spay and a free second opinion. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners praising caring, efficient treatment, gentle handling, and a sense that recommendations are made in the pet’s best interests rather than as upselling.
Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery in Streatham sees cats and dogs for consultations and treatment, including surgical care and follow-up. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with repeated praise for kind, thorough and reassuring care. A small amount of recent criticism centres on communication and one consultation that felt rushed.
Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd in Lambeth is part of IVC Evidensia and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility with emergency veterinary services. It appears to cover both routine care and more involved cases, with owner feedback mentioning same-day appointments, urgent assessments, older pets, and dogs with complex behavioural or medical needs. Recent reviews consistently describe a friendly, helpful team and clear communication.
Our Score (52/100)
Veteris Clapham 24 Hour Animal Hospital & Urgent Care provides 24/7 urgent care alongside a mobile vet service for home visits. The clinic uses a phone triage system for emergencies and treats cats, dogs, and exotic pets. Recent feedback consistently highlights rapid out-of-hours help, overnight monitoring where needed, and clear follow-up after visits or admissions.
Veteris Clapham Mobile provides mobile urgent and emergency veterinary care, with home visits arranged after phone triage by veterinary surgeons. The service covers cats and dogs, and the website also lists exotic pets. Recent reviews continue to describe prompt out-of-hours support, including overnight and weekend call-outs, at-home treatment, and compassionate care during serious cases.
Easipetcare Ltd is part of the Easipetcare group and focuses mainly on routine preventative care for cats and dogs, alongside ongoing support such as senior pet care and weight management. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent customer feedback is mixed: many owners praise the friendly team and clear explanations, while others report booking and admin problems as well as concerns about costs and prescribing policies.
This Stockwell practice is part of Goddard Veterinary Group, which has been part of VetPartners since 2008. It offers routine first-opinion care with blood testing, X-rays and operations carried out in-house, alongside standard preventive and nurse-led services. For urgent problems outside normal hours, patients have access to the group’s 24/7 emergency hospital service at Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital.
Goddard Veterinary Group is a multi-site veterinary group owned by VetPartners; this Brixton practice has been part of the Goddard Veterinary Group since 2003 and is RCVS accredited. It offers routine first-opinion care alongside on-site diagnostics and procedures, including in-house lab work, X-ray imaging and operations. Recent feedback highlights quick access for urgent problems and clear explanations from staff, although some owners have raised concerns about continuity and communication.
Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington is part of Goddard Veterinary Group, within VET Partners, and the practice is RCVS-accredited. It is set up for routine care as well as in-house procedures, with blood testing, X-ray and operations listed, and it sees a range of pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and reptiles. Emergency cases are referred to the separate 24/7 Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital.
South London Emergency & Referral Clinic is an independent emergency and referral clinic in Streatham, operating since 2000 and set up for acute cases that may need rapid diagnostics and hospital-level monitoring. The clinic highlights an intensive care unit, in-house lab work, and imaging including digital X-ray and ultrasound. Recent reviews describe pets being seen quickly, clear communication during urgent care, and overnight care when needed, with examples including treatment for a blocked bladder in a cat and urgent management after toxic ingestion in a dog. A smaller number of reviews report gaps in availability and a less empathetic manner during euthanasia.
Advanced Vetcare London presents itself as an independent veterinary referral practice in Lambeth focused on advanced diagnostics and specialist-led treatment rather than routine first-opinion care. Its facilities include on-site MRI and CT, with referral services spanning neurology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, dentistry, and keyhole surgery. The practice also lists stem cell therapy among its treatment options.
London Veterinary Acupuncture is a mobile veterinary acupuncture service in Lambeth, founded in 2021 by Carolyn Smith. It focuses on acupuncture treatments for dogs and cats, with appointments carried out in the pet’s home environment. The website also lists professional memberships with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists.
