About Dog & Cat Vets in Leicester
Leicester's veterinary clinics predominantly focus on companion animals.
The clinics in Leicester specialize primarily in treating dogs and cats, offering a range of services from routine care to complex surgical procedures. This focus ensures that pet owners have access to veterinary care tailored to their pets' specific needs, making it easier to find specialized services within the town. The presence of veterinary nurse training in 13 clinics further supports high-quality care by fostering skilled staff who can manage diverse cases.
There are 14 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Leicester.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Leicester
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The Park Veterinary Group is an RCVS Accredited Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (gold or silver stated on the website). The practice also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often describe cat-focused touches (a separate quiet area for cats) and supportive handling of difficult visits, including euthanasia discussions and bereavement.
The Park Veterinary Group is an RCVS Accredited Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (gold or silver stated on the website). The practice also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often describe cat-focused touches (a separate quiet area for cats) and supportive handling of difficult visits, including euthanasia discussions and bereavement.
Medivet Thurmaston is part of the Medivet group and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up to handle urgent cases and complex investigations as well as routine appointments—owners mention same-day appointments, hospitalisation, and surgery being arranged quickly when needed. Several reviews highlight clear, step-by-step explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans (including time for questions), plus regular updates during hospital stays and end-of-life support where owners were given time and weren’t pushed into decisions.
Medivet Thurmaston is part of the Medivet group and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up to handle urgent cases and complex investigations as well as routine appointments—owners mention same-day appointments, hospitalisation, and surgery being arranged quickly when needed. Several reviews highlight clear, step-by-step explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans (including time for questions), plus regular updates during hospital stays and end-of-life support where owners were given time and weren’t pushed into decisions.
Vets for Pets Leicester Beaumont Leys is part of the Vets for Pets group and is jointly owned by Sameer Bheda and Shabbir Shariff. The practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved in-house work: it has an operating theatre, hospital ward, in-house lab, digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, and an oxygen chamber, plus separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards (including isolation). Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff taking time with nervous pets (cats and puppies) and owners valuing ongoing communication—one reviewer specifically mentions a WhatsApp group for updates and reassurance, and another describes careful aftercare following neutering.
Vets for Pets Leicester Beaumont Leys is part of the Vets for Pets group and is jointly owned by Sameer Bheda and Shabbir Shariff. The practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved in-house work: it has an operating theatre, hospital ward, in-house lab, digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, and an oxygen chamber, plus separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards (including isolation). Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff taking time with nervous pets (cats and puppies) and owners valuing ongoing communication—one reviewer specifically mentions a WhatsApp group for updates and reassurance, and another describes careful aftercare following neutering.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe vets taking a gentle, thorough approach and explaining options (for example, after a cat bite, an owner said they were given workable choices that helped them keep their cat at home). Multiple reviewers also mention appointments not feeling rushed and pets being helped to settle (staff checking health records, giving “fuss and attention,” and answering questions). Pricing feedback is mixed: several owners call fees “reasonable” (including mention of a free first consultation offer), while one recent reviewer describes the practice as “expensive” and “a hassle to deal with.”
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe vets taking a gentle, thorough approach and explaining options (for example, after a cat bite, an owner said they were given workable choices that helped them keep their cat at home). Multiple reviewers also mention appointments not feeling rushed and pets being helped to settle (staff checking health records, giving “fuss and attention,” and answering questions). Pricing feedback is mixed: several owners call fees “reasonable” (including mention of a free first consultation offer), while one recent reviewer describes the practice as “expensive” and “a hassle to deal with.”
Our Score (83/100)
The Park Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice that says it has been operating for over 100 years and runs multiple branches. It offers out-of-hours emergency treatment (via the practice number) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews include multiple accounts of urgent and end-of-life care (including out-of-hours), with specific examples such as staff making pawprints/clipping fur for a child and sending a handwritten sympathy card after a pet death.
The Park Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice that says it has been operating for over 100 years and runs multiple branches. It offers out-of-hours emergency treatment (via the practice number) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews include multiple accounts of urgent and end-of-life care (including out-of-hours), with specific examples such as staff making pawprints/clipping fur for a child and sending a handwritten sympathy card after a pet death.
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Our Score (81/100)
The Park Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice that states it has been operating for over 100 years, with RCVS Accredited Practices status and Cat Friendly Clinics (Gold or Silver) accreditation listed on its website. It also advertises out-of-hours emergency treatment and is a veterinary nurse training facility.
The Park Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice that states it has been operating for over 100 years, with RCVS Accredited Practices status and Cat Friendly Clinics (Gold or Silver) accreditation listed on its website. It also advertises out-of-hours emergency treatment and is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Medivet Syston is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine veterinary care plus common elective procedures (a planned castration is specifically mentioned), and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Reviewers repeatedly describe smooth appointment access and pets that are notably relaxed during visits, with staff taking time to explain options and provide a clear breakdown of what’s being done.
Medivet Syston is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine veterinary care plus common elective procedures (a planned castration is specifically mentioned), and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Reviewers repeatedly describe smooth appointment access and pets that are notably relaxed during visits, with staff taking time to explain options and provide a clear breakdown of what’s being done.
- •Long-term loyalty: one family says they’ve used the practice for around 30 years with multiple dogs. - Post-procedure support: owners mention clear, detailed aftercare information and staff asking how the pet is doing after surgery. - Calm, explanatory communication: reviewers describe staff taking time to explain procedures and answer questions, especially around surgery.
- •Long-term loyalty: one family says they’ve used the practice for around 30 years with multiple dogs. - Post-procedure support: owners mention clear, detailed aftercare information and staff asking how the pet is doing after surgery. - Calm, explanatory communication: reviewers describe staff taking time to explain procedures and answer questions, especially around surgery.
Our Score (80/100)
- •Preventive care is commonly mentioned: annual check-ups and vaccinations for dogs and puppies, plus booster vaccination for a rabbit. - Communication during consults: owners describe vets listening, explaining the examination as they go, and being thorough. - Handling and restraint: one owner with a rescue dog mentions gentle handling; another mentions careful claw trimming for an elderly rabbit.
- •Preventive care is commonly mentioned: annual check-ups and vaccinations for dogs and puppies, plus booster vaccination for a rabbit. - Communication during consults: owners describe vets listening, explaining the examination as they go, and being thorough. - Handling and restraint: one owner with a rescue dog mentions gentle handling; another mentions careful claw trimming for an elderly rabbit.
Our Score (79/100)
Bell Brown & Bentley is a veterinary practice that (based on available data) provides emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Day-to-day care described in reviews includes diagnostics and medical treatment for unwell cats (blood tests, injections, fluids and tablets) and routine preventative work for puppies (vaccinations and microchipping). Several reviewers also describe a “cat waiting area” in reception and vets who take time to explain options in detail—while a few reviews raise concerns about pricing transparency and front-desk/admin handling of registration and bookings.
Bell Brown & Bentley is a veterinary practice that (based on available data) provides emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Day-to-day care described in reviews includes diagnostics and medical treatment for unwell cats (blood tests, injections, fluids and tablets) and routine preventative work for puppies (vaccinations and microchipping). Several reviewers also describe a “cat waiting area” in reception and vets who take time to explain options in detail—while a few reviews raise concerns about pricing transparency and front-desk/admin handling of registration and bookings.
Barney and Bella Independent Vet Care describes itself as an independent practice that donates its profits to support RSPCA Woodside. Based on its website, it’s set up for everyday preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control) as well as common procedures like neutering and dental work, with in-house lab testing. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention a calm, low-stress experience for cats (including a dedicated cat section for privacy), vets who listen and are “non-judgemental,” and thorough attention for an older cat.
Barney and Bella Independent Vet Care describes itself as an independent practice that donates its profits to support RSPCA Woodside. Based on its website, it’s set up for everyday preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control) as well as common procedures like neutering and dental work, with in-house lab testing. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention a calm, low-stress experience for cats (including a dedicated cat section for privacy), vets who listen and are “non-judgemental,” and thorough attention for an older cat.
Our Score (77/100)
Leicester PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA (a charity), and the clinic website describes it as providing free and low-cost veterinary care for pets in need. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe friendly staff and support during end-of-life appointments, but a minority of reviews raise serious concerns about clinical decision-making and communication (including euthanasia being suggested without the diagnostics an owner expected).
Leicester PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA (a charity), and the clinic website describes it as providing free and low-cost veterinary care for pets in need. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe friendly staff and support during end-of-life appointments, but a minority of reviews raise serious concerns about clinical decision-making and communication (including euthanasia being suggested without the diagnostics an owner expected).
Dermvet Skin & Ear Clinic focuses on veterinary dermatology for dogs and cats, with in-house testing and equipment geared toward complex ear disease. The website notes a state-of-the-art laboratory plus video otoscopy; reviews repeatedly describe swabs/cytology and camera footage being shown and explained during appointments. Owners most often mention long-running or hard-to-fix ear problems (including chronic otitis and pseudomonas ear infection) and allergy-driven skin/ear disease being worked up and managed over time, including follow-ups and ongoing therapy (e.g., monthly treatment mentioned for dust mite/pollen allergy).
Dermvet Skin & Ear Clinic focuses on veterinary dermatology for dogs and cats, with in-house testing and equipment geared toward complex ear disease. The website notes a state-of-the-art laboratory plus video otoscopy; reviews repeatedly describe swabs/cytology and camera footage being shown and explained during appointments. Owners most often mention long-running or hard-to-fix ear problems (including chronic otitis and pseudomonas ear infection) and allergy-driven skin/ear disease being worked up and managed over time, including follow-ups and ongoing therapy (e.g., monthly treatment mentioned for dust mite/pollen allergy).
Our Score (66/100)
Leicester St Georges Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is set up for both routine small-animal care and more specialised work with exotics (the website explicitly lists reptiles, rabbits and small mammals). On the facilities side, it lists an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, an operating theatre, isolation, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Leicester St Georges Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is set up for both routine small-animal care and more specialised work with exotics (the website explicitly lists reptiles, rabbits and small mammals). On the facilities side, it lists an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, an operating theatre, isolation, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
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