Dog & Cat Vets in Southwark

## Summary Peckham Veterinary Surgery is a purpose-built, independent small-animal practice offering routine care through to advanced surgery. The website says it’s part of an independent group founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker, and that Peckham patients can access 24-hour emergency care via a neighbouring partner clinic (named on the site as Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery). Across recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention consultations that don’t feel rushed, clear explanations of options/next steps, and staff taking time to settle nervous or excitable pets (for example, an older “grumpy” Chihuahua who didn’t attempt to bite, and an excitable Staffie who took a treat from the vet). Surgical care is also specifically referenced, including neutering and post-op recovery where a pet was described as relaxed once home. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - General surgery and medicine (reviews reference pets having “surgery” and post-operative recovery). - Neutering (kitten neuter described with updates “from start to end”). - Preventative healthcare, including routine vaccinations (listed on the website). - Health checks/clinics (listed on the website). - Pet travel advice (listed on the website). - 24-hour emergency cover arrangement for registered patients via a named neighbouring partner clinic (as stated on the website). ## People - **Remi (vet, as named in a review)**: Praised for handling an excitable Staffie calmly enough that the dog accepted a treat—something the owner said their dog “never” does outside. - **Ashay (reception, as named in a review)**: Mentioned for being proactive with follow-up information—handling queries and returning calls with extra details about appointments/tests. - **Reception team (unnamed)**: Multiple reviews note a welcoming, “human” front-desk experience, with staff taking time to make pets comfortable before examinations. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 163 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe thorough appointments where vets explain options and next steps clearly, and clients don’t feel rushed. - Several reviews highlight careful handling of anxious or reactive pets (e.g., a bite-prone Chihuahua staying calm; an excitable dog settling enough to take a treat). - Surgical experiences are described positively, including neutering and being kept informed throughout a procedure. - Front-desk communication is repeatedly singled out, including returning calls with additional information and helping new pet owners navigate early visits.

## Summary Medivet Dulwich is part of the Medivet group, with access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet’s network of 24-hour centres. Reviews describe routine check-ups and care for nervous and rescue animals, with multiple owners highlighting that vets take time to listen and explain rather than rushing appointments. Concrete examples in the latest reviews include support with a very nervous dog (calm handling and humour to reduce stress), advice given when an owner rang “in a panic”, and appointments running on time for a six‑monthly check-up. ## Services - Routine appointments and check-ups (including a six‑monthly check-up mentioned). - Care for cats and kittens, including rescue litters (one owner mentions “Mumma Cat and 4 rescue kittens”). - Advice by phone when owners are worried (described as helpful when calling in a panic). - Around-the-clock emergency care access through Medivet’s 24-hour centres (overnight emergency consultation fee applies for consultations between 7pm and 9am). ## Pricing - Overnight emergency consultation fee: **£130** (for consultations **between 7pm and 9am**, as part of Medivet’s nationwide pricing for overnight emergency consultations). ## People - **Adam (vet, per review context):** mentioned for handling a very nervous 13‑year‑old husky calmly and patiently, using humour to put the owner at ease during a stressful visit, and being described as professional and kind. - **Wider clinical team:** several reviews note being “seen at the appointed time,” vets listening to concerns, and owners getting “good advice,” including when contacting the practice in a panic. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 247 reviews.** The latest written reviews focus on appointment experiences, handling of nervous/rescue pets, and the quality of advice and explanations. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Calm, patient handling of anxious dogs (including an owner saying the team helped “turn around” a nervous dog after a bad prior experience elsewhere). - Clear explanations and listening to owners’ concerns (“informative,” “good advice”). - Positive experiences across different vets for separate appointments, suggesting consistency between clinicians. - Helpfulness outside typical appointments is mentioned by one reviewer (they report seeing the team help after-hours with sick animals).

## Summary The Neighbourhood Vet is an RCVS-registered practice and is accredited as a **Cat Friendly Clinic**. It also states it is a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Based on recent owner accounts, the clinic is set up for both routine care and more involved cases: reviews mention **supporting a rescue cat with complex health issues over years**, **a dog spay with aftercare check-ins**, and **a Sunday visit for a very unwell cat** where the vet provided a careful assessment and reassurance. Several reviewers also describe **follow-ups/check-ins after treatment** and **clear explanations** from staff. ## Services Services explicitly referenced in the available information include: - **Cat-focused care** (the clinic is a *Cat Friendly Clinic*; multiple recent reviews describe cat consultations and ongoing management of complex conditions). - **Surgery:** **dog spay** is specifically mentioned, along with **post-operative aftercare and check-ins**. - **Assessment of acute illness** (a review describes bringing a very poorly cat in on a Sunday for a check-over and advice). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (stated in the structured clinic data). ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Rhea** (role not stated): praised for being **clear in explanations** and **gentle handling** with a cat during care. - **Anna** (role not stated): similarly noted for **clear explanations** and being **gentle** with a cat. - **Tilly** (role not stated): described as part of a team that is “professional and friendly.” ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 537 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Follow-up and aftercare** are repeatedly highlighted (e.g., check-ins after a dog’s spay; “follow ups and professional support”). - **Clear communication** comes up in specific terms, such as staff giving **clear explanations** and advice during treatment and recovery. - **Cat care features prominently**, including a report of long-term support for a rescue cat with complex issues and a separate account of a **Sunday** visit for a very sick cat. - Several reviews emphasise the clinic’s **thoroughness and professionalism**, including one describing care as **evidence-informed** and well-coordinated across the team.

## Summary Medivet 24 Hour Camberwell (The London Animal Hospital) is part of the Medivet group and is set up for both routine care and higher-acuity cases, with on-site CT imaging, an in-house lab, and facilities for advanced and orthopaedic surgery. The clinic offers 24-hour emergency vet care (including a stated out‑of‑hours consult fee) alongside everyday services like vaccinations and neutering. From the latest reviews available, some owners describe successful emergency surgery and helpful staff (including named vets working on holiday dates), while one detailed review reports repeated delays, difficulty getting updates, and a change in plan around whether a scan was needed. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include: - 24-hour emergency vet care (including phone assessment with no charge, as stated) - 15-minute consultations - Vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping - Neutering - Dentistry - Diagnostic imaging: CT, ultrasound, X-rays - ECG, endoscopy - Keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery - Advanced surgical procedures, including access to an orthopaedic theatre - In-house laboratory testing and blood supplies - Animal Health Certificate for pet travel - Home visits - Species seen: cats, dogs, small mammals - Examples from reviews: pyometra surgery on a dog; cat work-up involving blood tests and discussion of sedation and scanning ## Pricing - Out-of-hours consult fee: **£130** - **No charge for assessment by phone** (as stated) ## People - **Dr Giuseppe** (vet, per review): credited with operating on a dog for **pyometra** on New Year; the owner also praised the wider team (reception and nurses) for being “polite and helpful.” - **Dr Bert** (vet, per review): thanked for helping on **Christmas Day**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.2 stars from 449 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Emergency/urgent care is explicitly mentioned: one owner reports a successful **pyometra operation** and thanks both vets and support staff. - Some reviewers describe being happy with the care and the team’s skill. - One detailed negative review describes **inconclusive bloods**, a decision not to scan followed by a later reversal (“needs a scan after all”), and frustration with **lack of updates and delayed callbacks**, including waiting hours after drop-off with no scan attempted and having to chase information repeatedly.

## Summary London Prime Vets is an **independent** veterinary clinic. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both **routine care and same-day urgent problems**, with on-site diagnostics and surgery listed (including emergency surgery). Recent reviewers describe **rapid response to urgent situations** (a puppy seen late in the evening after potential xylitol exposure; another seen immediately on a Sunday for an eye injury) and **active follow-up** (a late-night check-in call after treatment; monitoring over the following week). Concrete specifics supported by the inputs: - Emergency presentation for a **possible xylitol ingestion** was treated within about **an hour**, with **late-night follow-up** from a team member named Dagmar. - **Eye injury care** for a puppy (scratched in the eye) was **seen immediately on a Sunday** and **monitored over the next week**. - The website lists **advanced diagnostic tools** such as **ultrasound, echocardiography (heart scans), endoscopy, in-house lab testing, and dental X-rays**. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include: - **Consultations & medical care**: health checks/consultations, internal medicine, pain management, and puppy/kitten/senior pet care. - **Preventative care**: flea/tick/worming treatment, preventative care & travel vaccinations, microchipping. - **Travel documentation**: Animal Health Certificates (AHC) and travel advice. - **Surgery**: - Neutering (spay & castration) - Soft tissue surgery, including **lump removal** - **Emergency surgery** - **Ophthalmic surgery** - **Dentistry**: dental examinations, scale & polish, **tooth extractions** (with **dental X-rays** listed in facilities). - **Diagnostics/facilities** (as listed): digital X-rays, ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy, in-house laboratory testing, ocular ultrasound, dental X-rays. - **Specialties listed**: cardiology and ophthalmology. Emergency care: the website states the clinic is **open 7 days a week** and **provides emergency surgery**. ## People - **Dagmar** (role not stated) is named in multiple reviews. One owner reports Dagmar handled an urgent case involving suspected **xylitol exposure**, treated the puppy within about an hour, and then **followed up late at night** and spoke on the phone when the owner was worried afterward. - Reviews also mention meeting the “**two main vets**” (names not provided). A new puppy owner says they were **knowledgeable** and **answered lots of questions** during a registration visit. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 37 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Handling urgent cases quickly:** examples include being seen late in the evening for possible toxin exposure and being seen immediately on a Sunday for an eye injury. - **Follow-up and ongoing monitoring:** late-night check-in after treatment; monitoring an eye injury over the following week (including over a festive period). - **Clear explanations and time spent with owners:** reviewers describe staff taking time to explain things and answering new-owner questions. - **Facilities and environment mentioned positively:** reviewers describe the clinic as “beautiful,” “clean,” and welcoming (not a clinical outcome, but repeatedly noted).