About Veterinary Care in East London
This guide to vets in East London, England helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what is available across the region and highlights practical differences that matter when choosing a clinic.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in East London
There are 15 veterinary clinics in East London, with an average Google rating of 4.4★. Fourteen clinics treat dogs and cats (small animals). Zero clinics offer farm or large-animal services. Two clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. 24/7 cover is explicitly stated as available via Goddard pet hospitals (Goddard Veterinary Group Chingford names Wanstead Veterinary Hospital as the closest option).
Geographic coverage across the county
East London covers 4 borough areas: Hackney, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest. Availability (for example, emergency access and the presence of specialist/exotic capability) can vary by borough, so it is worth checking the service list for clinics local to your area.
What services are available across the county (based on listed provision and clinic evidence)
Across the county, provision is strongly oriented to small-animal (dog and cat) care, with routine appointments and preventive treatments forming the baseline offering. Within the local market, clinics also provide common in-practice procedures and investigations where evidenced: Midland Veterinary Surgery is reviewed for surgery (for example, removal of an eyelid mass) and administrative support (including insurance-claim help), while Goddard Veterinary Group Chingford lists in-house diagnostics (blood testing and X‑ray) and has specific review evidence for dental surgery communication and aftercare. Emergency or out-of-hours support exists but is limited in availability (2 clinics), so access arrangements and referral pathways matter more here than in regions with many emergency providers.
Two additional county-wide indicators help with comparison: there are 3,260 total Google reviews across the 15 clinics (useful for assessing review depth and consistency), and all 15 clinics have a website for checking current opening hours and services. Veterinary nurse (VN) training is present at 8 clinics, and 6 clinics are listed as specialist/exotic providers, which can be relevant if your pet needs non-routine species care or advanced case handling.
How mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics fit into the local landscape
With 14 of 15 clinics positioned as small-animal providers and only 2 advertising emergency or out-of-hours care, many clinics function primarily as first-contact practices for everyday needs such as consultations, preventive care, and non-urgent treatment. These clinics are central for continuity—handling regular check-ups, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and follow-ups—while referring more complex or time-critical cases through established pathways when needed. For owners, the practical choice often comes down to proximity, appointment availability, clarity on pricing and treatment options (a recurring theme in reviewed experiences at Midland Veterinary Surgery), and whether the clinic has the diagnostic or procedural capability you expect to use.
Overall, East London has strong depth for routine small-animal care, while emergency provision is concentrated among a smaller number of providers.
Animal focus
East London is primarily a companion-animal (dogs and cats) market: 14 clinics are small-animal practices, with no farm-animal or equine clinics listed.
In summary, East London offers broad access to routine dog-and-cat veterinary care with limited emergency capacity and some specialist/exotic availability—use the ranked list of veterinary clinics in East London to choose the best fit for your pet’s needs.
Data freshness: January 2026.
Top Vets in East London
Highly rated veterinary clinics across East London, ranked by service quality and reviews
Goddard Veterinary Group Chingford is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (not an independent clinic) and is RCVS accredited. The practice lists in-house blood testing and X‑ray alongside routine operations, and owners specifically mention dental surgery with detailed explanations of what would happen during the procedure and how to manage aftercare. The website also states the practice has access to 24/7 emergency care via Goddard pet hospitals (with Wanstead Veterinary Hospital named as the closest). Recent reviews highlight clear communication and support through difficult decisions, including end‑of‑life care for a hamster.
Goddard Veterinary Group Chingford is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (not an independent clinic) and is RCVS accredited. The practice lists in-house blood testing and X‑ray alongside routine operations, and owners specifically mention dental surgery with detailed explanations of what would happen during the procedure and how to manage aftercare. The website also states the practice has access to 24/7 emergency care via Goddard pet hospitals (with Wanstead Veterinary Hospital named as the closest). Recent reviews highlight clear communication and support through difficult decisions, including end‑of‑life care for a hamster.
Midland Veterinary Surgery is a general veterinary practice (corporate group/ownership not stated) that appears set up for both routine care and common procedures, with some clients specifically describing surgery such as removal of an eyelid mass. The practice website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Across recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear, upfront discussion of treatment options and costs (including “no hard sell”), and practical support such as help with an insurance claim. End-of-life care is also referenced, including a condolence card after euthanasia.
Midland Veterinary Surgery is a general veterinary practice (corporate group/ownership not stated) that appears set up for both routine care and common procedures, with some clients specifically describing surgery such as removal of an eyelid mass. The practice website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Across recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear, upfront discussion of treatment options and costs (including “no hard sell”), and practical support such as help with an insurance claim. End-of-life care is also referenced, including a condolence card after euthanasia.
Medivet Dalston is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine appointments and work-ups with on-site diagnostics (in-house laboratory, X‑rays and ultrasound). The practice website lists 15‑minute consultations, dentistry and ECG, and owners in recent reviews describe straightforward booking for a kitten neutering, a post‑op check, and staff who “explained everything clearly.” Recent feedback also highlights staff helping dogs feel comfortable during visits (including a nervous/strong-breed dog mentioned by an owner).
Medivet Dalston is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine appointments and work-ups with on-site diagnostics (in-house laboratory, X‑rays and ultrasound). The practice website lists 15‑minute consultations, dentistry and ECG, and owners in recent reviews describe straightforward booking for a kitten neutering, a post‑op check, and staff who “explained everything clearly.” Recent feedback also highlights staff helping dogs feel comfortable during visits (including a nervous/strong-breed dog mentioned by an owner).
Hello Vet Victoria Park Village is part of the Hello Vet clinic group. Based on its website and recent client feedback, it’s set up for both routine care (vaccinations, health checks, parasite prevention) and in-clinic diagnostics and procedures (imaging, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry), with an emphasis on transparent pricing and low-stress visits. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention a calm, clean clinic environment, quick responses via the clinic/community WhatsApp, and vets taking time to give practical advice—one owner specifically highlighted support with a dog’s behaviour challenges.
Hello Vet Victoria Park Village is part of the Hello Vet clinic group. Based on its website and recent client feedback, it’s set up for both routine care (vaccinations, health checks, parasite prevention) and in-clinic diagnostics and procedures (imaging, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry), with an emphasis on transparent pricing and low-stress visits. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention a calm, clean clinic environment, quick responses via the clinic/community WhatsApp, and vets taking time to give practical advice—one owner specifically highlighted support with a dog’s behaviour challenges.
Hello Vet Columbia Road is a Hello Vet-branded veterinary clinic offering both routine care and more advanced workups, with on-site imaging/diagnostic and surgical facilities listed on its website. The clinic also promotes WhatsApp advice & triage, and the website states that emergencies outside regular hours are redirected to an emergency care provider via a phone number.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners describe
- •Ongoing management of complex conditions in cats, with vets explaining test results and building treatment plans (one review names three vets involved).
- •A smooth first vet visit for a pet, and a clinic environment that “doesn’t feel like a clinical vets” and feels warm.
Hello Vet Columbia Road is a Hello Vet-branded veterinary clinic offering both routine care and more advanced workups, with on-site imaging/diagnostic and surgical facilities listed on its website. The clinic also promotes WhatsApp advice & triage, and the website states that emergencies outside regular hours are redirected to an emergency care provider via a phone number.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners describe
- •Ongoing management of complex conditions in cats, with vets explaining test results and building treatment plans (one review names three vets involved).
- •A smooth first vet visit for a pet, and a clinic environment that “doesn’t feel like a clinical vets” and feels warm.
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