The Pet Vet Waltham Forest

The Pet Vet Waltham Forest is an independent, family-owned veterinary practice in Walthamstow. They provide a range of services for cats, dogs, small mammals, and exotic or wild animals, including routine and emergency care. They also offer at-home appointments, which can be ideal for anxious or very poorly pets, or for clients who find it difficult to travel.

The practice is open seven days a week, with no surcharges for weekend, evening, or bank holiday visits, including for unregistered clients. They offer discounts for over 60s, the Blue Light community, and Armed Forces personnel.

To help manage treatment costs, CarefreeCredit 0% payment plans are available. They also provide pet health plans that offer up to 70% off preventive care. Clients can also earn £30 by referring a friend.

At a glance

The Pet Vet Waltham Forest treats cats, dogs, exotic animals and small mammals. Rated 4.3/5 from 432 reviews, the practice opens at weekends, with on-site parking and step-free access.

Latest reviews

Read the five most recent or recommended reviews for The Pet Vet Waltham Forest. Order provided by Google.

• Yvonne Overton· a month ago

  My dog had a serious allergy affecting her head and neck, and then a lot of vomiting as a side effect of the steroids that she was on for a couple of weeks. We received very good treatment on each visit to the practice. Vets and staff are caring and helpful. Willow is now fully recovered, and we are very grateful to the team.

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• Barbara Mitchell· a month ago

  we have used Pet Vet for our beloved Harley for many years and the staff have always been lovely to us and him. We sadly had to make the difficult decision a couple of weeks ago and we could not have been looked after better. Harley was treated with dignity and respect, as were we and the four of us were able to spend those last precious moments with him. A mention to Alice and Laura who guided us every step of the process with empathy and kindness. Fly free Harley

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• Mandy Singer· a month ago

  I recently registered our 2 new rescue kittens at The Pet Vet after such a positive experience with our very poorly chinchilla (despite our dog being registered with a different local vet). The staff are so friendly, professional and helpful and they’re probably the only independently owned vets left in the wider area. The whole experience from start to finish has been impressive and I would highly recommend them.

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• Karol Lapinski· 2 months ago

  Poor service and unclear pricing. The explanations given were confusing, and it often felt like if you didn’t fully understand, that was your problem rather than theirs. I was never given a clear idea of how much I would be paying, and the final bill came as a surprise. There are no prices displayed anywhere, making it impossible to know the cost of treatment in advance. The overall impression I got was that they already have plenty of customers and don’t seem particularly concerned about improving the customer experience. After reading other reviews, I realized I wasn’t the only one who felt this way. I completely understand the concerns raised by reviewers such as Aiyza, Muge, and Les. Like them, I found that you never really know what the final cost will be until the end. I also noticed that the response to almost every negative review is simply asking the customer to get in touch, rather than publicly addressing the concerns that were raised. That didn’t give me much confidence. If you’re concerned about your budget, I’d recommend looking around first. There are many other veterinary practices that are more affordable, provide friendlier service, and are much more transparent about their pricing.

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• walkieswithuna· 4 months ago

  Today I just want to say a huge thank you to Helen at The Pet Vet Waltham Forest, Higham Park & Walthamstow (Waltham Forest) The Pet Vet 🐾 This was a completely new vets for us — we’d never been there before — and if I’m honest, I went in a bit guarded. I’ve dealt with far too many vets over the years who don’t listen, who assume they know better, or who make you feel like you’re being dramatic. So to finally speak to someone who was kind, calm and actually listened… it was honestly so refreshing. Sheba is 12 now. We’re in those final months — and if I get another year with her, I know we’ve been incredibly lucky. Her legs are getting worse and we needed a refill of pain relief, and I’ll be honest, I was expecting a battle. But Helen was just brilliant. No judgement. No ego. No “I know best” attitude. She listened to me, trusted that I know my own dog, and worked with me to make sure Sheba is comfortable. And that’s all you want at this stage — dignity, comfort, and support. The vet industry needs more Helens. 💛 Thank you for making a really hard chapter just that little bit easier.

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