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#1 Ranking
4.9

Our Score (89/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

## Summary Two Rivers Veterinary Practice is an independent mixed practice (pets, horses and farm animals) and is listed as part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme. The website states they provide a full 24‑hour emergency service for registered clients, with calls answered by one of their own vets. From the latest reviews, the practice is repeatedly described as responsive and practical in day-to-day situations: owners mention being fit in at short notice for a minor issue, getting tick-removal advice (and only being charged for the tool), and having staff handle insurance-company paperwork during a bereavement. Multiple reviews also comment on the new building with a large, clean reception area and plenty of parking/space outside. ## Services - Mixed veterinary care for: - Dogs, cats and small pets (stated on the website) - Horses - Farm animals, including cattle, sheep and pigs (stated on the website) - 24-hour emergency service for registered clients, with out-of-hours calls answered by one of the practice’s own vets (website) - End-of-life care (euthanasia) described in reviews as unhurried and supportive, giving families time to say goodbye - Parasite/tick support, including advice and providing a tick-removal tool (reviewed experience) - General appointments for minor problems at short notice (reviewed experience) - Help with pet insurance administration, including dealing with an insurer on an owner’s behalf (reviewed experience) ## People - Abigail (vet) is named in a review for supporting an older dog and guiding the family through euthanasia, with the owner noting she gave them time for a “peaceful, dignified goodbye.” - Reception/management staff are repeatedly mentioned for practical help and calm communication—examples include welcoming owners who arrived close to closing, providing clear advice to a visitor with tick concerns, and taking on insurance-company contact after a pet’s death. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 54 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Quick help when timing is tight: one owner called a couple of hours before closing for a minor issue and was still able to come in. - Clear advice for one-off problems: a visitor with dogs who had ticks reports being given “tons of useful information” and only charged for the tick tool. - Support during euthanasia and aftercare: an owner describes an unhurried goodbye supported by vet Abigail, and admin help with the insurance process afterward. - Facilities mentioned: multiple reviews note the new building, a large clean reception area, and lots of parking/space outside. - Costs discussed, but without figures: several reviewers describe fees/prices as “fair,” “reasonable,” or “competitive,” including one comment that it “didn’t even cost me an arm and a leg.”

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (86/100)

4.7(112 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Armac Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent practice for companion and farm animals. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (in-house consultations, diagnostics and surgery) and urgent situations, with multiple owners describing rapid emergency response, including one review that says they were seen within 15 minutes after calling out-of-hours. Reviews also mention export paperwork support for pets, and long-term clients (30–35+ years) emphasise consistency over decades. Concrete specifics supported by the inputs: - 24-hour emergency call-out for registered clients (website). - In-house diagnostic and surgical services (website). - Home visits by appointment (website). - Owners describe emergency action when required, including one case where a rabbit was seen quickly at night (reviews).

#3 Ranking

Our Score (71/100)

4.7(178 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Batchelor Davidson & Watson Ltd is a small-animal veterinary practice established in the 1950s (RCVS General Practice), treating dogs, cats and small pets including rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils and ferrets. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe: - Fast access when needed, including being “seen at such short notice” and quick appointments. - Hands-on medical and surgical care, with specific mentions of a blocked urethra in a cat treated urgently, an operation in an older dog with other medical conditions, and dental extractions/teeth removal surgery. - Ongoing treatment plans, such as monthly Cytopoint injections and follow-up care after injury treatment. - Practical systems and environment, including regular vaccine reminders and comments that the practice is spotlessly clean and refurbished. For emergencies, the practice advises calling during normal opening hours for emergency advice; out-of-hours emergencies are referred to Vets Now (Edinburgh) (as stated on the website).

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