About Veterinary Care in Norwich
Norwich has 24 veterinary clinics, with a strong average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 6,716 reviews. What stands out is the mix of choice and convenience: weekend opening is common, and emergency care is available locally, giving pet owners solid options for both routine appointments and urgent problems.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Veterinary Practice | 69/100 | — | 22 |
| Companion Care (Norwich Longwater) Ltd | 70/100 | — | 25 |
| Medivet Thorpe St Andrew | 70/100 | — | 16 |
Norwich is a reassuring town for pet owners because it combines depth of choice with consistently strong feedback. With this many clinics and this much review history, you are less likely to be choosing between a few lightly reviewed practices and more likely to find a vet that fits your pet, your location and your routine. The overall picture suggests a town with a broad service mix where routine care, preventive work and everyday pet health needs should be well covered, rather than a place with only a handful of obvious options.
Transparency is one of Norwich’s more useful strengths. A meaningful share of clinics publish prices, and the better-regarded options in the comparison all do enough on pricing to make pre-registration comparisons realistic. Those published fees sit from below average to average, which is encouraging if you want value without assuming the most visible choices will be the dearest. None of the current top listings are verified, which only means their listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user, not that there is a quality concern. Access is also a plus: weekend appointments are widely available and emergency or out-of-hours care exists locally, though late-evening choice is thinner, so weekday closing times still matter.
Start by separating routine care from urgent-care planning. For vaccinations, check-ups or repeat prescriptions, use the published pricing to compare a small shortlist, then weigh travel time, parking and weekend slots. For older pets, long-term conditions or anxious animals, read beyond headline ratings and look for reviews mentioning communication, continuity and calm handling. Before registering, call to confirm current fees, how emergencies are managed, and whether you will usually see the same team.
Overall, Norwich is one of the places where pet owners can afford to be choosy rather than settling for the first practice with space. The combination of broad choice, deep review history and decent transparency means you can match a clinic to your household routine and your pet’s temperament, instead of relying on reputation alone. The main thing to avoid is assuming every convenient option will suit you equally well; a quick check of availability, emergency arrangements and everyday costs will make the difference.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Norwich, Norfolk
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (69/100)
Bridge Veterinary Practice is a Norwich practice within CVS, offering routine, medical and surgical care, with in-house diagnostics, home visits, and an exotic animal GP service. Recent reviews continue to highlight quick access to...
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Our Score (70/100)
Companion Care (Norwich Longwater) Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice is set up as a fully equipped small-animal clinic with in-house theatre and dentistry facilities, separate cat and dog wards plus isolation, an in-house...
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Our Score (70/100)
Medivet Thorpe St Andrew in Norwich is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Gerhard Retief. The clinic is set up for routine and preventative care alongside in-practice diagnostics and common procedures, with the...
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Our Score (66/100)
Companion Care (Norwich) Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice in Norwich with modern facilities for both routine care and more involved treatment. Website-listed services include orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, dentistry with dental X-ray, and...
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Our Score (65/100)
Companion Care (Norwich Hall Road) Ltd is a Vets4Pets clinic in Norwich with a hospital-style set-up, including separate cat and dog wards, an isolation unit, in-house lab and pharmacy, and imaging such as digital X-ray and ultrasound. It...
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More Veterinary Practices in Norwich
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (69/100)
Bridge Veterinary Practice is a Norwich practice within CVS, offering routine, medical and surgical care, with in-house diagnostics, home visits, and an exotic animal GP service. Recent reviews continue to highlight quick access to...
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Our Score (70/100)
Companion Care (Norwich Longwater) Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice is set up as a fully equipped small-animal clinic with in-house theatre and dentistry facilities, separate cat and dog wards plus isolation, an in-house...
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Our Score (70/100)
Medivet Thorpe St Andrew in Norwich is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Gerhard Retief. The clinic is set up for routine and preventative care alongside in-practice diagnostics and common procedures, with the...
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Our Score (66/100)
Companion Care (Norwich) Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice in Norwich with modern facilities for both routine care and more involved treatment. Website-listed services include orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, dentistry with dental X-ray, and...
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Our Score (65/100)
Companion Care (Norwich Hall Road) Ltd is a Vets4Pets clinic in Norwich with a hospital-style set-up, including separate cat and dog wards, an isolation unit, in-house lab and pharmacy, and imaging such as digital X-ray and ultrasound. It...
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Our Score (65/100)
Medivet Catton in Norwich is part of the Medivet group and is managed by partner and veterinary surgeon Hanneke Kruger. The practice offers 15-minute consultations and on-site diagnostics including an in-house laboratory, X-rays and...
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Our Score (63/100)
Medivet Hellesdon is part of the Medivet group and offers routine veterinary care alongside more advanced in-practice diagnostics and procedures, including imaging, endoscopy and orthopaedic surgery. The clinic is listed as an ISFM...
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Community Pet Clinic appears to operate in a Jollyes store setting rather than as a standalone independent practice. It offers veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, small pets, reptiles and fish, with out-of-hours emergencies directed to...
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Our Score (61/100)
Westover Vets Ltd in Norwich provides routine and preventative care, advanced diagnostics, complex surgery, and urgent veterinary help. The clinic also offers 24-hour inpatient support and treats a wider range of species than many...
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Rowan House Vets is a veterinary practice in Norwich with a modern, spacious setting, and reviewers mention separate areas for cats and dogs. Feedback consistently highlights calm, kind communication, especially when pets need surgery or...
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Our Score (59/100)
Taverham Veterinary Practice Ltd is a Norwich practice that is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers 24/7 emergency care, small animal medicine, in-clinic diagnostics, and a rehabilitation centre with hydrotherapy and physiotherapy....
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Our Score (58/100)
Eaton Veterinary Practice Ltd is a Norwich practice within the IVC Evidensia group. Owners regularly highlight quick access to appointments, clear explanations of treatment options and next steps, and a welcoming, clean environment. Recent...
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Taverham Vets Bure Valley is part of the wider Taverham Vets practice, which includes a veterinary hospital and branch surgeries in the area. The practice offers 24/7 emergency cover through the wider group, and its website also highlights...
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Onca Vets Ltd is an independent veterinary practice in Norwich offering small animal care ranging from routine preventive work to surgery, dental care and diagnostics. Clinic information also lists repeat prescriptions, Animal Health...
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Our Score (58/100)
Willow Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS-accredited general practice established in 1991. It offers routine first-opinion care alongside in-practice procedures, diagnostics, and some exotic and small-pet work. Reviews also suggest it operates...
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Holistic Vet Norfolk in Norwich is led by Dr Shelagh Pitt, a veterinary surgeon described on the website as having more than 25 years in practice. The clinic focuses on a holistic, individualised approach for dogs and cats, with a strong...
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Our Score (57/100)
The Mayers Veterinary Clinic in Norwich is a small animal clinic and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback highlights a friendly, personal approach, with owners often favourably contrasting it with larger corporate-style...
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Our Score (57/100)
Willow Veterinary Clinic in Norwich is a CVS-owned practice offering first-opinion care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and a wider range of small pets including reptiles, birds, and backyard poultry. Website information indicates a broad service...
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Three Rivers Vets is a Norwich practice within the IVC Evidensia group. It offers both routine care and urgent same-day appointments, with owners describing quick help for problems such as seizures and other acute issues. Recent feedback...
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Taverham Vets Longwater is part of a wider practice that includes a veterinary hospital with modern facilities and specialist equipment, two branch surgeries, a rehabilitation centre for hydrotherapy and physiotherapy, and a luxury...
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Our Score (52/100)
Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership is a five-branch IVC Evidensia practice with a history going back more than 100 years, caring for companion animals as well as livestock and equine patients. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with...
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Our Score (51/100)






