Best Vets in St Albans – Complete Local Guide

Creature Comforts St Albans is a small-animal veterinary clinic for dogs, cats and rabbits, set up for both routine care and more involved work on-site (in-house lab, digital x‑rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a full dental suite). The clinic also lists separate cat and dog wards and bespoke kennel design. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe a calmer experience for anxious dogs (quiet waiting area, treats/toys used to help pets settle), and appointments that don’t feel rushed—several mention thorough examinations and being given treatment options rather than being pushed in one direction. For procedures and operations, reviewers mention getting updates (including photos) while their pet was in the clinic. One reviewer also states the practice is “owned by vets and not a big corporation” (this is not otherwise confirmed in the provided sources).

Village Vet St. Albans appears to operate as part of the Village Vet group. Reviews describe a practice set up to handle both routine appointments and urgent/out-of-hours situations, including overnight stays and nighttime emergency calls. Owners repeatedly mention being able to book online, being fitted in at short notice (including weekends), and receiving updates when a pet stays in. End-of-life care is a prominent theme in the latest reviews, including being taken to a quieter area, a compassionate euthanasia appointment, and a condolence card plus flower seeds afterwards. One recent review strongly disagrees with the clinic’s fees and record-keeping around a post-surgery discharge, contrasting with many others who describe clear explanations of treatment and payment.

ANIMALISM is described by reviewers as an independent veterinary practice, with the clinic website showing a wide menu of routine care plus advanced procedures (including CT scans, dental X‑rays, laparoscopic spay, and TPLO surgery). The website also states the team will discuss options and provide treatment estimates, with prices listed excluding any prescribed medications. Recent reviews are mostly very positive about communication and the feeling that recommendations aren’t profit-led, but there is also a 1‑star review claiming the practice “changed hands” in January 2025 and alleging pressure toward unnecessary surgery—so experiences appear mixed on that point. Concrete specifics owners mention include: vets advising on diet/food and general health during consults; managing the timing/dispensing of medication to reduce cost (e.g., asking an owner to return when a smaller quantity was available); and support during end-of-life care for an elderly cat.

Medivet Redbourn Priory is part of the Medivet group. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, neutering) as well as diagnostics (ultrasound) and some urgent treatment—one recent review describes care after a cat was bumped by a car, with regular updates provided while the cat was being treated and monitored. Owners also mention staff taking time to help nervous pets settle (for example, helping a dog feel relaxed and comfortable during visits) and a 24-hour out-of-hours arrangement via Medivet 24 Hour Watford, including phone assessment at no charge.

Marshalswick Veterinary Surgery is a general practice seeing a mix of cats, dogs, and rabbits, with Veterinary Nurse Training listed as a facility/service. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Recent reviews repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice, clear explanations during appointments, and support during end-of-life care (including being given time to say goodbye).