Best Vets in West Midlands

Ashwood Veterinary Clinic is used by owners for routine and problem consultations across cats, dogs, and small pets (rats are specifically mentioned). Reviews repeatedly name Stuart (vet) for being “thorough,” “patient,” and “gentle,” including long-term care for a cat over 15 years. A minority experience conflicts with this: one reviewer felt the vet was “off hand and brusk” and was unhappy that an ear problem wasn’t properly examined. The team around the vet is also mentioned—an RVN and the reception team are described as friendly and helpful, and Penny is singled out for giving advice.

St George's Vet Group is described on its website as an award-winning veterinary group with hospital facilities and five branch surgeries, and it states that it provides emergency services. Reviews commonly mention a clean practice and friendly front-desk experience, including one review specifically praising the “emergency night staff.” There is also a detailed negative account alleging inconsistent vet continuity, pressure to euthanise without tests, and administrative/pricing discrepancies, which conflicts with multiple positive experiences described by other reviewers.

St George’s Vet Group is a multi-branch veterinary group with access to “state-of-the-art” hospital facilities (as described on its website). The clinic is frequently used for routine preventative care (boosters and check-ups) and has handled more intensive inpatient treatment cases (a cat treated in-hospital for a blocked bladder for 5 days). Recent reviews often mention pets being made welcome and owners noticing vets taking time to follow up on wider health points (for example, eyes and weight during a booster consult), but there is also at least one very negative review expressing a lack of trust without giving details.

Walsall Reedswood Vet4Pets Ltd is a locally owned Vet4Pets practice with a modern, well-equipped set-up that includes an in-house lab, digital x‑ray and ultrasound, plus separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards (including isolation). The clinic appears equipped for both routine care and a wide range of surgeries, with the website listing orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery and fracture repair) alongside dentistry and soft-tissue procedures. Recent reviews are mixed: one long-term client specifically names vets they trust for handling a reactive dog, while several recent 1‑star reviews describe serious concerns around post-op discharge, cleanliness after an operation, and handling during an urgent nail injury.

Corner House Equine Clinic focuses on horse and pony care, with reviews describing routine ambulatory work (vaccinations and dental checks) as well as surgical treatment with post‑operative care during an in‑clinic stay. Owners mention a “zone day” option for cheaper area visits, and one reviewer described vets replying to messages within minutes (including from vets “not even on duty”). Reviews are mostly positive about calm handling and avoiding unnecessary sedation, but there is also a detailed complaint about being booked for two dental visits (and two sedations) due to the first vet not having the right extraction tool, plus concern about a pony going down heavily during sedation on the second visit.

Hollywood Veterinary Centre has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 135 reviews, but the latest written feedback available to us is mixed. One recent reviewer describes being accepted as a new patient, attending a consultation, agreeing to pre‑surgery investigations (blood tests, X‑ray and scans), then being told to return to their previous vet instead of being booked in—framed by the reviewer as an urgent situation. Other recent comments are brief but positive, including owners saying they “wouldn’t go anywhere else” and that the team are “always happy to help,” while another recent review is a one‑star “appalling service” with no detail.

Carmel Veterinary Centre runs two practices and is RCVS accredited and an ISFM SILVER Cat Friendly Clinic. The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent reviews include a detailed account of end-of-life care for an elderly dog, where the vet talked through options, guided the owner through the process, and allowed time and a private space to say goodbye. Other recent reviews raise concerns about unexpected or disputed charges (including £70 for disposal of a wild fox and £75 taken “with no justification”, according to reviewers), and one mentions unhelpful phone staff.

Waterfront Veterinary Centre is part of the Lockwood Veterinary Group and is RCVS-accredited. The practice promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. In recent reviews, owners often mention vets taking time to explain procedures and what will happen, and one reviewer describes the team doing “everything possible” to help a previously stray cat stay healthy. A single severe negative review reports missed epilepsy signs (videos later described by an emergency vet as “obvious”), following two appointments that the reviewer says cost nearly £100 each.

Shawhall Animal Services Ltd describes itself as “Shawhall Kennels, Vets & Fertility,” offering appointment-only veterinary care alongside canine fertility services for dog owners and breeders. The website emphasises a purpose-built clinic with “state of the art equipment,” and highlights cherry eye procedures as a specific area of work. Recent reviews include detailed positives about vaccination choices being discussed and tailored to a puppy’s size/risk level, but there are also sharp criticisms around vaccination protocol and communication (including one review alleging use of an older lepto vaccine and another describing a rushed, transactional appointment).

Pet House Vets presents itself (via its website) as a practice with a focus on sustainability, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From reviews, it appears set up for routine care such as puppy/kitten health checks and vaccinations, and it also runs pre‑operative appointments and blood tests. Decision-relevant points owners mention include: - Same-day appointments are “usually” possible (per one reviewer). - Routine pricing is explicitly cited by one owner (health check and first vaccination package). - A pre-op blood test experience is disputed: one owner reports alarming platelet results and a high quoted cost for further tests, while a second-opinion vet reportedly found normal platelets.