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Dog & Cat Vets in Northamptonshire

#1 Ranking

The Kettering Vets

North Northamptonshire

4.9

Our Score (93/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic

The Kettering Vets is described by reviewers as an independent practice, and it’s also set up as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website and recent reviews, it handles routine care as well as more involved procedures (including dental work and surgery), and clients repeatedly mention being kept closely informed—such as getting WhatsApp updates with a photo during post‑procedure recovery. Several reviews also point to a “no hard sell” approach (e.g., not pushing pet products) and to same-day follow-up on results (a call in the evening with blood test findings).

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#2 Ranking

Taylor Vets

Brackley

Our Score (92/100)

5.0(124 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Taylor Vets is an independent practice (owned and led by Dr. David Moore, Dr. Katy Julien and Practice Director Lorna Spenceley).

#3 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.7(258 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Daventry Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (described on the brand site as “locally owned”). Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved appointments, with owners mentioning diagnostic workups (tests and X‑rays) as well as supportive end‑of‑life care.

#4

Taylor Vets

Brackley

Our Score (90/100)

5.0(124 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Taylor Vets is an independent practice founded in 2023 by Dr. John Taylor, and (as stated on its website) owned by Dr. David Moore and Dr.

Our Score (89/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.7(1318 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat

Vets4Pets Northampton is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates as a veterinary hospital with 24/7 emergency capability and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe pets being hospitalised and closely monitored, with owners receiving regular updates (including via WhatsApp) and check-in calls after going home. Multiple owners also mention pre-procedure phone calls and follow-up care around operations, and one review specifically notes a dog recovering from a near-fatal episode after treatment here.

#6

Kettering vets4pets

North Northamptonshire

Our Score (89/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.8(616 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Vets4Pets‑branded practice (the website describes it as locally owned) with a large, modern setup: multiple consultation rooms, a lift to reach the main clinical area above a pet shop, and separated dog/cat wards plus isolation facilities listed on the website. Reviews repeatedly mention spacious waiting areas with designated zones for cats, dogs and small animals, and staff taking time to explain options—one owner describes a thorough exam followed by treatment alternatives, side effects, timelines and costs. There is also a contrasting account from a recent low-rating review describing a £86 visit that they felt resulted in generic advice and inadequate treatment.

Our Score (87/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.8(363 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cat

From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention

  • a calmer, quieter reception environment that suits cats (“nice quiet environment”)
  • not being pressured into add-ons (one owner contrasts this with feeling “upsold” elsewhere)
  • practical behaviour-and-home advice for anxious cats (including discussing multiple options for a nervous rescue cat when a new baby is arriving)
  • recognising serious illness and arranging escalation when needed (one review describes staff arranging referral to a specialist veterinary hospital)

Our Score (87/100)

4.8(143 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Daventry Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a privately owned, independent practice (established in 2001) treating dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care and surgery (vaccinations, microchipping, dental and surgical treatments), with emergency care also stated as available. In reviews, owners give concrete examples of the team helping a nervous dog become more comfortable over time, and taking time to explain procedures (including end-of-life appointments and surgical aftercare).

Our Score (87/100)

5.0(83 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Stoley’s Vets (Great Oakley Vets Ltd) is an independent practice (opened by “Stoley” after previously seeing some clients through another clinic, according to reviews) and is an RCVS registered premises. Based on the clinic’s own service list and recent reviews, it’s set up for both routine care and more involved work, including in-house diagnostics (digital imaging, endoscopy, internal laboratory) and surgical/dental procedures.

Our Score (86/100)

4.7(715 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Swanspool Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice (founded 1874) that operates as a mixed practice—the website describes care for dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals. Reviews most often describe routine appointments and urgent treatment, including Sunday treatment for injuries and a case where a dog had a front leg amputation and was home within 24 hours. Owners repeatedly mention practical touches such as being seen promptly, staff taking time with nervous pets (using treat rewards and respecting a dog’s boundaries during injections), and help with insurance claims.

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