About Veterinary Care in Guildford
Guildford has 13 veterinary clinics with an average Google rating of 4.6/5, backed by 2,178 reviews, so pet owners have a well-rated field of options to choose from. A standout feature is weekend access: every listed clinic opens on weekends, making routine appointments easier to fit around busy schedules.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Barn Veterinary Centre | 72/100 | — | 32 |
| Guildford Vets4Pets Ltd | 65/100 | — | 29 |
| Pet Doctors Guildford | 63/100 | — | 31 |
Guildford looks like a strong town for pet owners seeking everyday veterinary care. The number of clinics gives you meaningful choice without making the search feel unmanageable, and the depth of reviews suggests the town’s reputation is built on more than a handful of opinions. For most owners, that means you can compare options with some confidence rather than simply taking the nearest surgery. It is also encouraging that the local service mix appears to extend beyond standard companion-animal care, which may matter if your household includes rabbits, small mammals or other pets that are not always well served in smaller towns.
Where Guildford stands out most is convenience and price visibility. Every listed clinic is open at weekends, and many also run past 7pm, which should make routine appointments, follow-ups and minor concerns easier to fit around work or school. Pricing transparency is also a real strength here, with published prices available across much of the market. Among the most visible options, pricing tends to sit from average to above average rather than clearly budget-led, so owners who want upfront fee information have a decent base for comparison. The weaker point is verification: only one listing is verified, and that relates to listing details being confirmed by a registered user rather than any kind of quality accreditation, so it is still sensible to double-check hours, services and contact details directly. The biggest practical gap is emergency care, because there is no local emergency clinic in Guildford itself.
For most pet owners, the best next step is to build a shortlist based on fit rather than ratings alone. If your main priority is convenience, compare evening and weekend appointment availability first. If budget predictability matters, start with the clinics that publish routine prices and use that to frame your calls about anything not shown online. If your pet is not a straightforward cat or dog patient, ask early how often the practice sees your species and what equipment or expertise they have for it. In every case, it is worth asking who handles out-of-hours cases, because in Guildford that answer may matter more than usual.
Overall, Guildford is a place where owners can afford to be selective about routine care, especially if they value transparent pricing and flexible opening times. The town’s main weakness is not day-to-day access but urgent planning, so the smartest approach is to choose a clinic for regular care while also knowing in advance where you would go outside normal hours.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Guildford, Surrey
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
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13 clinics
Oak Barn Veterinary Centre in Guildford is part of Linnaeus and offers routine as well as more advanced pet care, including diagnostics, surgery and dental work. Recent feedback points to a warm, professional atmosphere, with especially positive mentions for the reception team. Owners also regularly highlight clear explanations, shared decision-making and calm handling of nervous pets during procedures such as ultrasound.
Guildford Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and offers small-animal care with on-site diagnostics, surgery facilities, and dedicated warding. The clinic website lists an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, an operating theatre, digital x-ray, and separate wards for dogs, cats, and small animals, plus isolation facilities. It also states that the practice sees small animals and reptiles, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by Vets Now when the clinic is closed.
Pet Doctors Guildford is a small-animal practice in Guildford and part of the Pet Doctors Veterinary Group and CVS. The clinic offers routine and preventive care alongside dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, nurse-led clinics and home visits. It is also accredited as an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).
Surrey Family Vets is an independently owned, family-run clinic in Guildford, founded by vet owners Natalia and Marcos, and the clinic says it is accepting new clients. It offers both routine veterinary care and more advanced treatment, with full on-site diagnostics and surgical capability including minimally invasive keyhole procedures. Recent reviews consistently describe a caring, thorough approach, with clear communication, strong aftercare, and support in urgent or complex cases.
Medivet Guildford is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine appointments alongside on-site diagnostics including X-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory testing, and it also lists home visits and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel. The clinic treats cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals, with out-of-hours care handled by Vets Now Guildford.
More Veterinary Practices in Guildford
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Oak Barn Veterinary Centre in Guildford is part of Linnaeus and offers routine as well as more advanced pet care, including diagnostics, surgery and dental work. Recent feedback points to a warm, professional atmosphere, with especially positive mentions for the reception team. Owners also regularly highlight clear explanations, shared decision-making and calm handling of nervous pets during procedures such as ultrasound.
Guildford Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and offers small-animal care with on-site diagnostics, surgery facilities, and dedicated warding. The clinic website lists an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, an operating theatre, digital x-ray, and separate wards for dogs, cats, and small animals, plus isolation facilities. It also states that the practice sees small animals and reptiles, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by Vets Now when the clinic is closed.
Pet Doctors Guildford is a small-animal practice in Guildford and part of the Pet Doctors Veterinary Group and CVS. The clinic offers routine and preventive care alongside dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, nurse-led clinics and home visits. It is also accredited as an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).
Surrey Family Vets is an independently owned, family-run clinic in Guildford, founded by vet owners Natalia and Marcos, and the clinic says it is accepting new clients. It offers both routine veterinary care and more advanced treatment, with full on-site diagnostics and surgical capability including minimally invasive keyhole procedures. Recent reviews consistently describe a caring, thorough approach, with clear communication, strong aftercare, and support in urgent or complex cases.
Medivet Guildford is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine appointments alongside on-site diagnostics including X-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory testing, and it also lists home visits and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel. The clinic treats cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals, with out-of-hours care handled by Vets Now Guildford.
Hunters Lodge Veterinary Practice in Guildford offers a broad small-animal service including diagnostics, operations and dentistry, nurse clinics, preventative care, pet travel paperwork, euthanasia and cremation, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by Vets Now. Reviews point to friendly service and prompt help for urgent problems, alongside a minority complaint about staff manner and a missed-appointment fee. Recent feedback also highlights support with routine care and pet export paperwork.
The Guildford Vet in Guildford, Surrey provides small animal care with daily appointments, emergency cover and on-site facilities for diagnostics, surgery and inpatient care. Recent feedback centres on fast help for urgent problems, clear communication and thoughtful follow-up after visits. Owners also often mention a calm, patient approach with nervous pets and compassionate support during end-of-life care.
Alder Veterinary Practice is an RCVS-accredited small-animal clinic in Guildford, established in the early 1980s and now part of the Linnaeus group. The practice has in-house facilities for surgery and diagnostics, including digital X-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house blood analysis. Recent feedback is mixed overall: many owners describe a friendly, informative team, while some raise serious concerns about communication, urgency, and end-of-life arrangements.
The Cape Veterinary Clinic in Guildford offers routine veterinary care, diagnostics and treatment, alongside services such as a pet care plan, pet travel support, Puppy Preschool, and end-of-life care. Recent feedback gives a very positive picture of a kind, communicative team, with repeated praise for follow-up calls, support during recovery, and a calm approach with nervous pets. Douglas is mentioned particularly often for his patient manner and ongoing communication.
Vets Now Guildford is an out-of-hours emergency clinic in Guildford and forms part of Vets Now within IVC Evidensia, treating urgent and critical cases for dogs, cats, and small animals. The clinic lists in-house facilities including X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, an in-house laboratory, an operating theatre, an isolation unit, and a hospital ward, suggesting it can investigate, stabilise, and hospitalise a wide range of emergencies rather than only triage. Recent feedback is largely positive, especially around speed, clear clinical communication, and confidence in the emergency team.
Greyfriars Rehabilitation Referrals Ltd in Guildford focuses on canine rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy. Website-listed facilities include a heated 5m x 10m pool with swim jets and rehabilitation platforms, a water treadmill, consultation and treatment rooms, and indoor and outdoor rehabilitation areas. Recent reviews remain largely very positive, especially for personalised care, hydrotherapy support and the friendliness of the team.
Aura Veterinary in Guildford appears set up for complex referral-level surgical and hospital care, with owners describing cancer surgery, emergency referrals and overnight monitoring. Reviews also mention a state-of-the-art facility and detailed communication during admission, treatment and discharge. Ownership or group affiliation is not stated.
Dietrich Graf Von Schweinitz Acupuncture is a Guildford, Surrey practice offering acupuncture and related physical therapies for horses. Listed treatments include acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, manual therapy and laser stimulation, with acupuncture noted for chronic pain and disease management.
