About Dog & Cat Vets in Peterborough
For pet owners with dogs and cats, choosing the right clinic is essential for their pets' health.
All veterinary clinics in Peterborough cater to companion animals, particularly dogs and cats. For routine-focused clinics, the emphasis is on everyday care, including vaccinations, health checks, and non-urgent treatments. These clinics form the backbone of regular pet care in Peterborough, offering dependable and accessible services for pet owners. The presence of routine clinics ensures that non-urgent but necessary treatments are readily available, maintaining the overall health of companion animals in the town. Peterborough boasts a robust network of clinics, with services well-distributed across providers, ensuring comprehensive coverage for routine and advanced care.
There are 19 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Peterborough.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Peterborough
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Vet Eye Care is set up as a dedicated ophthalmology (eye) clinic for pets, with multiple recent reviews describing referral-style consultations, in-depth eye testing, and surgical treatment. Owners most often mention cataract work (including diabetes-related cataracts) and other eye surgeries, with several reporting restored or improved vision and comfort afterwards. Practical details that come up repeatedly include thorough exams with diagnostic tests (drops and eye photos mentioned), clear explanations of options, and written follow-up (a full report emailed the same day was specifically noted).
Vet Eye Care is set up as a dedicated ophthalmology (eye) clinic for pets, with multiple recent reviews describing referral-style consultations, in-depth eye testing, and surgical treatment. Owners most often mention cataract work (including diabetes-related cataracts) and other eye surgeries, with several reporting restored or improved vision and comfort afterwards. Practical details that come up repeatedly include thorough exams with diagnostic tests (drops and eye photos mentioned), clear explanations of options, and written follow-up (a full report emailed the same day was specifically noted).
Pengelly & Mizen Veterinary Surgeons describes itself as a mixed practice offering a “complete healthcare service,” and it also advertises consultations included as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (exact plan terms beyond this aren’t stated in the available site summary). Provided clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Pengelly & Mizen Veterinary Surgeons describes itself as a mixed practice offering a “complete healthcare service,” and it also advertises consultations included as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (exact plan terms beyond this aren’t stated in the available site summary). Provided clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Facility/pet comfort details mentioned by a reviewer
- •A separate cat waiting area, with a raised shelf for carriers
- •Blankets to cover carriers and Feliway spray available in reception (as described by a client)
Facility/pet comfort details mentioned by a reviewer
- •A separate cat waiting area, with a raised shelf for carriers
- •Blankets to cover carriers and Feliway spray available in reception (as described by a client)
Our Score (85/100)
Oakdale Vet Centre Ltd describes itself as an independent small-animal practice established for 30+ years, and an RCVS Veterinary Nurse Training Practice (student nurses involved under supervision). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with on-site equipment including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, dental equipment, and anaesthetic monitoring.
Oakdale Vet Centre Ltd describes itself as an independent small-animal practice established for 30+ years, and an RCVS Veterinary Nurse Training Practice (student nurses involved under supervision). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with on-site equipment including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, dental equipment, and anaesthetic monitoring.
Affordable Vets is a small-practice clinic (the website describes a “small team” and longer 30–60 minute consultations). Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for general small-animal care with the ability to handle urgent problems in the daytime, run tests in-house, and do routine procedures and surgery. Owners repeatedly mention coming for second opinions and more conservative decision-making—examples include a cat re-checked for a suspected heart murmur (found not to have one) and a difficult birth resolved without surgery.
Affordable Vets is a small-practice clinic (the website describes a “small team” and longer 30–60 minute consultations). Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for general small-animal care with the ability to handle urgent problems in the daytime, run tests in-house, and do routine procedures and surgery. Owners repeatedly mention coming for second opinions and more conservative decision-making—examples include a cat re-checked for a suspected heart murmur (found not to have one) and a difficult birth resolved without surgery.
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Our Score (82/100)
Medivet Peterborough Welland Road is part of the Medivet corporate group. It appears set up for routine preventative care and general consultations (vaccinations, ear problems, check-ups), with access to overnight emergency care through Medivet’s 24-hour centres. Recent reviews describe thorough examinations and vets who actively help nervous or grumbly dogs settle during handling; one review also flags a problem with admin/billing communication that escalated to mention of “debt letters” within a few days.
Medivet Peterborough Welland Road is part of the Medivet corporate group. It appears set up for routine preventative care and general consultations (vaccinations, ear problems, check-ups), with access to overnight emergency care through Medivet’s 24-hour centres. Recent reviews describe thorough examinations and vets who actively help nervous or grumbly dogs settle during handling; one review also flags a problem with admin/billing communication that escalated to mention of “debt letters” within a few days.
Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice founded in 2016 by Edward Jones and Emma Jones. The clinic is set up for routine preventative care and in-house diagnostics (blood analysis, X‑ray, ultrasound), with surgical procedures also listed on its website. In reviews, owners describe both planned support (e.g., medication and X‑rays as aftercare for a dog’s hip dysplasia surgery carried out abroad) and same-day urgent care (an injured Labrador seen “at zero notice” and given stitches).
Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice founded in 2016 by Edward Jones and Emma Jones. The clinic is set up for routine preventative care and in-house diagnostics (blood analysis, X‑ray, ultrasound), with surgical procedures also listed on its website. In reviews, owners describe both planned support (e.g., medication and X‑rays as aftercare for a dog’s hip dysplasia surgery carried out abroad) and same-day urgent care (an injured Labrador seen “at zero notice” and given stitches).
Our Score (80/100)
Oundle Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice offering first-opinion preventative care, with a Pet Health Club plan that includes regular check-ups. The website also describes the clinic as “cat friendly,” and states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Vets Now. In recent reviews, owners mention thorough pet-plan check-ups with clear explanations, and one review specifically highlights help with a rabbit’s torn claw leading to the rabbit eating again.
Oundle Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice offering first-opinion preventative care, with a Pet Health Club plan that includes regular check-ups. The website also describes the clinic as “cat friendly,” and states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Vets Now. In recent reviews, owners mention thorough pet-plan check-ups with clear explanations, and one review specifically highlights help with a rabbit’s torn claw leading to the rabbit eating again.
Our Score (79/100)
Medivet Peterborough Bretton is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping, health-plan style ongoing care) as well as end-of-life support, with access to Medivet’s 24-hour emergency care (fee stated on the Medivet site). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention easy appointment booking and practical touches aimed at reducing stress (separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, plus blankets to cover cat carriers). Experiences are not fully consistent: several reviews describe friendly, professional handling, while one recent review complains about a vet being “scared” of a large dog and giving a booster without a welfare check or weighing.
Medivet Peterborough Bretton is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping, health-plan style ongoing care) as well as end-of-life support, with access to Medivet’s 24-hour emergency care (fee stated on the Medivet site). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention easy appointment booking and practical touches aimed at reducing stress (separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, plus blankets to cover cat carriers). Experiences are not fully consistent: several reviews describe friendly, professional handling, while one recent review complains about a vet being “scared” of a large dog and giving a booster without a welfare check or weighing.
Our Score (79/100)
- •Calm, cat-oriented environment is a standout: owners describe a separate dedicated cat clinic space intended to reduce stress (including bird sounds and cat kennels). - Staff experience is commonly described as warm and thorough, with specific mentions of reassurance during visits and time taken to explain/show facilities. - Cost is a recurring point of disagreement
- •Some owners feel the practice is expensive or object to bills they didn’t expect (including itemised examples for an injection/medication and later urine testing).
- •Calm, cat-oriented environment is a standout: owners describe a separate dedicated cat clinic space intended to reduce stress (including bird sounds and cat kennels). - Staff experience is commonly described as warm and thorough, with specific mentions of reassurance during visits and time taken to explain/show facilities. - Cost is a recurring point of disagreement
- •Some owners feel the practice is expensive or object to bills they didn’t expect (including itemised examples for an injection/medication and later urine testing).
Concrete details supported by the website and reviews include
- •Dental work is a prominent service: owners mention teeth cleaning, and the clinic advertises fixed-price scale & polish options (with higher pricing when extractions are needed). - Routine surgeries are commonly referenced (cat neutering; spays/castrations priced by pet size). - Nurse/quick procedures are listed with set fees (microchipping, nail clipping, anal gland expression).
Concrete details supported by the website and reviews include
- •Dental work is a prominent service: owners mention teeth cleaning, and the clinic advertises fixed-price scale & polish options (with higher pricing when extractions are needed). - Routine surgeries are commonly referenced (cat neutering; spays/castrations priced by pet size). - Nurse/quick procedures are listed with set fees (microchipping, nail clipping, anal gland expression).
Our Score (76/100)
Medivet Peterborough Whittlesey is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website, it offers routine and advanced surgery, and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Reviews most often describe clear explanations of conditions and treatment options from vets and nurses, plus supportive handling of nervous pets (including an owner being allowed to stay with their dog during a castration).
Medivet Peterborough Whittlesey is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website, it offers routine and advanced surgery, and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Reviews most often describe clear explanations of conditions and treatment options from vets and nurses, plus supportive handling of nervous pets (including an owner being allowed to stay with their dog during a castration).
Our Score (75/100)
- •End-of-life care is frequently described in concrete detail: owners mention being given privacy and time, a candle/poem at reception to signal quiet, and keepsakes such as pawprints, footprints, sympathy cards, and a lock of hair. - Follow-up and access can be a strength for some cases: one owner reports a same-day appointment for a dog’s IBD issues and says the clinic checked in afterwards to see if treatment was working. - Conflicting experiences around communication and decision-making: one review alleges no callback despite repeated chasing and feeling pushed to continue medication they couldn’t administer; another praises vets taking time to answer questions and “get to know” new kittens.
- •End-of-life care is frequently described in concrete detail: owners mention being given privacy and time, a candle/poem at reception to signal quiet, and keepsakes such as pawprints, footprints, sympathy cards, and a lock of hair. - Follow-up and access can be a strength for some cases: one owner reports a same-day appointment for a dog’s IBD issues and says the clinic checked in afterwards to see if treatment was working. - Conflicting experiences around communication and decision-making: one review alleges no callback despite repeated chasing and feeling pushed to continue medication they couldn’t administer; another praises vets taking time to answer questions and “get to know” new kittens.
Vets Now Peterborough is part of the Vets Now UK-wide network focused on pet emergency and out‑of‑hours care. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for urgent cases that can’t wait for a regular daytime practice—owners describe same‑day/weekend appointments, immediate treatment, and diagnostics such as blood tests and X‑rays. Practical touches mentioned include a separate, quieter waiting room for cats, and sending consultation details by email as well as explaining them in person.
Vets Now Peterborough is part of the Vets Now UK-wide network focused on pet emergency and out‑of‑hours care. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for urgent cases that can’t wait for a regular daytime practice—owners describe same‑day/weekend appointments, immediate treatment, and diagnostics such as blood tests and X‑rays. Practical touches mentioned include a separate, quieter waiting room for cats, and sending consultation details by email as well as explaining them in person.
Our Score (73/100)
Werrington Vets is an RCVS-accredited general practice that, according to recent reviewers, changed from being independently run to being owned by CVS (UK) Ltd. The practice advertises broad first-opinion care plus in-house diagnostics (including X‑ray, ultrasound and an in-house lab) and also lists referral services such as soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery.
Werrington Vets is an RCVS-accredited general practice that, according to recent reviewers, changed from being independently run to being owned by CVS (UK) Ltd. The practice advertises broad first-opinion care plus in-house diagnostics (including X‑ray, ultrasound and an in-house lab) and also lists referral services such as soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery.
Our Score (73/100)
Burghley Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice and an RCVS accredited practice. The clinic states it provides 24-hour hospital care with dedicated nurses available around the clock, and also offers Vidivet for digital vet support.
Burghley Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice and an RCVS accredited practice. The clinic states it provides 24-hour hospital care with dedicated nurses available around the clock, and also offers Vidivet for digital vet support.
Our Score (72/100)
Companion Care (Peterborough Bretton) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is a locally owned Vets4Pets practice (practice owners are listed on the site). The clinic describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped practice and lists on-site facilities including an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital x‑ray and ultrasound, plus an operating theatre and isolation unit. It treats dogs, cats and rabbits, and offers services such as dentistry, acupuncture and physiotherapy.
Companion Care (Peterborough Bretton) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is a locally owned Vets4Pets practice (practice owners are listed on the site). The clinic describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped practice and lists on-site facilities including an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital x‑ray and ultrasound, plus an operating theatre and isolation unit. It treats dogs, cats and rabbits, and offers services such as dentistry, acupuncture and physiotherapy.
Our Score (69/100)
Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include
- •A “healthcare plan” for kittens that includes vaccines and worming. - Owners seeking advice by phone, with one reporting they did not receive a promised call-back after asking for help administering treatment. - A cat eye infection treated with a medication that the owner felt worked well.
Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include
- •A “healthcare plan” for kittens that includes vaccines and worming. - Owners seeking advice by phone, with one reporting they did not receive a promised call-back after asking for help administering treatment. - A cat eye infection treated with a medication that the owner felt worked well.
Our Score (69/100)
Concrete points owners mention include
- •Appointments that “never have to wait long” (one recent review). - Seeing a different vet on different visits (one owner noted this explicitly). - Vets giving “all options” and explaining decisions fully (reviewed after a consultation).
Concrete points owners mention include
- •Appointments that “never have to wait long” (one recent review). - Seeing a different vet on different visits (one owner noted this explicitly). - Vets giving “all options” and explaining decisions fully (reviewed after a consultation).
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