About Veterinary Care in Stratford-upon-Avon
For pet owners in Warwickshire, understanding the local veterinary landscape is crucial when choosing the right care for their animals. This guide helps pet owners compare veterinary clinics in Stratford-upon-Avon based on services, animal coverage, and availability.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Stratford-upon-Avon
There are 4 veterinary clinics in Stratford-upon-Avon, with an average Google rating of 4.6★. All four clinics treat dogs and cats. There are no clinics offering farm or large-animal services. Two clinics provide emergency or out-of-hours care. However, 24-hour veterinary cover is not available locally. Each clinic is equipped to handle routine care, surgery, diagnostics, dental treatment, and emergency services. All clinics also offer veterinary nurse training, ensuring a high standard of care and professional development. With a total of 666 reviews across all clinics, it's clear that pet owners value the quality and reliability of services available in the area.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
The Ark Vet Practice says it has been serving clients since 1992 and aims to provide a “personal service” for each client. The information provided doesn’t state whether it’s independent or part of a corporate group. Based on the latest reviews, this practice appears set up for routine care and supportive handling of anxious or complex cases, with multiple mentions of: - Home-visit euthanasia (including a vet and nurse attending and supporting the family through the decision). - Routine preventive care (health checks and first vaccinations for a new puppy). - Practical nurse-led care such as nail/claw trims for dogs that don’t tolerate it well. - Follow-up being arranged (“return for my follow up treatment in 4 week time”) and a “recently” upgraded premises with more defined areas.
The Ark Vet Practice says it has been serving clients since 1992 and aims to provide a “personal service” for each client. The information provided doesn’t state whether it’s independent or part of a corporate group. Based on the latest reviews, this practice appears set up for routine care and supportive handling of anxious or complex cases, with multiple mentions of: - Home-visit euthanasia (including a vet and nurse attending and supporting the family through the decision). - Routine preventive care (health checks and first vaccinations for a new puppy). - Practical nurse-led care such as nail/claw trims for dogs that don’t tolerate it well. - Follow-up being arranged (“return for my follow up treatment in 4 week time”) and a “recently” upgraded premises with more defined areas.
Avonvale Veterinary Centres is a multi-site veterinary practice (seven surgeries) that is RCVS-accredited and runs its own 24-hour emergency service. Based on the information available, the practice handles a mix of routine care and more involved work, with reviews referencing dental problems, breathing difficulties, X‑rays, and end-of-life care. Several owners describe being kept informed during appointments (including discussing treatment options and costs), but a small number report unexpected or unclear charges, including an X‑ray quote “over £700” that they say wasn’t explained in advance.
Avonvale Veterinary Centres is a multi-site veterinary practice (seven surgeries) that is RCVS-accredited and runs its own 24-hour emergency service. Based on the information available, the practice handles a mix of routine care and more involved work, with reviews referencing dental problems, breathing difficulties, X‑rays, and end-of-life care. Several owners describe being kept informed during appointments (including discussing treatment options and costs), but a small number report unexpected or unclear charges, including an X‑ray quote “over £700” that they say wasn’t explained in advance.
Riverside Veterinary Centre is an independent practice (established in 1997). The website describes a broad, general-practice setup with in-house diagnostics (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure and an in-house lab), theatre facilities, and a camera‑monitored recovery ward. Reviews most often describe long-term continuity of care (some owners mention 15–20 years with the clinic) and gentle handling—particularly with puppies and during end-of-life care. One recent review reports a serious negative experience, stating the practice would not see a dog in an emergency and the dog was in significant pain.
Riverside Veterinary Centre is an independent practice (established in 1997). The website describes a broad, general-practice setup with in-house diagnostics (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure and an in-house lab), theatre facilities, and a camera‑monitored recovery ward. Reviews most often describe long-term continuity of care (some owners mention 15–20 years with the clinic) and gentle handling—particularly with puppies and during end-of-life care. One recent review reports a serious negative experience, stating the practice would not see a dog in an emergency and the dog was in significant pain.
Our Score (75/100)
Vets4Pets Stratford is part of the Vets4Pets brand, with the website describing the practice as locally owned. Based on the clinic’s listed facilities (in‑house lab, operating theatre, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, separate dog & cat wards, isolation unit) and reviews mentioning a “large operation” with aftercare, it appears set up for both routine care and surgical work. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe: - Clear, upfront explanations about options and implications (including around major procedures). - End-of-life support with specific keepsakes provided after euthanasia (paw prints, hair samples, condolence card). - A mixed picture for exotic pets (hamsters): one reviewer felt initial treatment helped, but later questioned the diagnosis and felt treatment options weren’t fully explored.
Vets4Pets Stratford is part of the Vets4Pets brand, with the website describing the practice as locally owned. Based on the clinic’s listed facilities (in‑house lab, operating theatre, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, separate dog & cat wards, isolation unit) and reviews mentioning a “large operation” with aftercare, it appears set up for both routine care and surgical work. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe: - Clear, upfront explanations about options and implications (including around major procedures). - End-of-life support with specific keepsakes provided after euthanasia (paw prints, hair samples, condolence card). - A mixed picture for exotic pets (hamsters): one reviewer felt initial treatment helped, but later questioned the diagnosis and felt treatment options weren’t fully explored.
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Best Emergency Vets
2 clinics
24-hour and emergency veterinary care in the local area.
Best Dog & Cat Vets
4 clinics
Small animal vets for dogs, cats and companion vets
Best Specialist Vets
4 clinics
Advanced care, referral centres and specialised services
Best Farm Vets
1 clinic
Large animal vets for livestock, horses and farm animals
More Veterinary Practices in Stratford-upon-Avon
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Avonvale Veterinary Centres
Our Score (85/100)
Riverside Veterinary Centre
Our Score (78/100)
