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The Urban Vet

#3 Vet in Wandsworth, Greater London

4.9
Independent Clinic

The Urban Vet – Vets in Wandsworth

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

The Urban Vet describes itself as an independent clinic with an emphasis on preventative care, 20‑minute appointments, and trying to book pets with the same vet each visit for continuity. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved medical work, with in‑house diagnostics (lab tests, X‑ray, ultrasound) and procedures including laparoscopy, plus a dedicated dermatology clinic.

In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention feeling well informed and not rushed, including one account of a vet taking time to explain the pros/cons, science, and ethical considerations behind different options. Several reviews describe ongoing case management (e.g., months of allergy work‑ups, a cat with a long‑term condition), and one describes a case involving two X‑rays and major surgery for a suspected foreign body.

Services

From the clinic website and review content, services and capabilities mentioned include

  • Preventative healthcare (positioned as a focus of the practice)
  • Dermatology clinic, including longer‑term management of allergies (mentioned in reviews)
  • In‑house laboratory
  • X‑ray (review mentions two X‑rays in one case)
  • Ultrasound
  • Laparoscopy
  • Surgical care (a review describes major surgery following suspected ingestion of a foreign object)
  • Neutering (discussed in a review; owner was referred to a dog behaviourist ahead of neutering due to fear after an attack)
  • Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the structured clinic data)

No formal out‑of‑hours or emergency arrangement is stated in the information provided; one reviewer wished treatment details could be accessible to out‑of‑hours vets.

People

Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews

  • Paul (vet) – repeatedly cited as the primary vet for some pets. Owners describe him taking time to explain options in depth (including pros/cons and rationale), supporting long‑running cases (e.g., allergies, chronic conditions), and being the reason at least one client chose the practice.
  • Laura – mentioned as the person who “looked after” a dog through a case involving X‑rays and major surgery; the owner highlighted her calm, kind, confident manner during a stressful episode.
  • Hannah, Zeeta, Lucy – thanked by name alongside Paul for compassion and professionalism, particularly during difficult prognoses.

Several reviews also call out reception and nursing staff for helping owners feel reassured and keeping visits calm.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 238 reviews. “”

  • Owners frequently describe a calm, relaxed environment where pets are comfortable (including dogs who now willingly go in).
  • Multiple reviews emphasise being kept informed and not feeling rushed; one owner specifically valued discussion of science, pros/cons, and ethical considerations before deciding on treatment.
  • Examples of clinical care mentioned include allergy management over months, support with a cat’s long‑term condition, cancer support, and a foreign‑body case involving two X‑rays and major surgery.
  • One reviewer raised a practical concern: they wished there were a way for treatment details to be accessible to out‑of‑hours vets, to improve continuity if care is needed elsewhere.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

663 - 665 Garrett Lane

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