Best Vets in Norwich – Complete Local Guide

Medivet Thorpe St Andrew is part of the Medivet group and is led (per its website) by veterinary surgeon Gerhard Retief. It appears set up for routine and preventative care alongside in-practice diagnostics and common procedures: the website lists 15‑minute consultations, in-house lab work, X‑rays and ultrasound, plus dentistry and neutering. Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations (including “briefing and de-briefing” around an operation), not feeling rushed during consultations, and pets being handled calmly (including a nervous Chihuahua and a kitten staying settled during the exam). One reviewer also describes being fit in the same day for an elderly cat despite not being registered.

Taverham Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as a veterinary hospital with modern facilities and specialist equipment, including a dedicated emergency service and a rehabilitation centre (hydrotherapy/physiotherapy), plus a “luxury cattery.” It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention

• •Emergency support that includes phone triage and urgent care for seizures/vomiting/dehydration and medication overdose concerns.
• •Diagnostics that sometimes involve leaving a pet in for tests before a same-day update and discharge.
• •A policy that (per one review) requires pets to have been seen within the last 12 months before parasite medication can be supplied.

There is also a clear split in experiences: many accounts describe smooth, reassuring care and responsive communication, while one detailed account alleges months of repeated tests without a correct diagnosis and significant cost.

Medivet Catton is part of the Medivet group, and is managed by partner and veterinary surgeon Hanneke Kruger. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and has on-site diagnostic facilities (including an in-house laboratory, X‑rays and ultrasound), suggesting it’s set up for routine care as well as investigations when pets need tests or imaging. Owners also describe practical, hands-on handling for nervous animals (using treats, extra nurse support, and patience), and good communication during procedures (being kept up to date throughout).

Rowan House Vets is described by reviewers as an independent practice and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From owner accounts, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved medical/surgical cases: multiple reviews mention pets having operations/surgery, post-op checks, and being kept updated during procedures. Practical touches mentioned include separate sections for cats and dogs in the waiting area, and a Health Pet Club arrangement where flea and worm treatments are posted out to owners. Several owners also highlight clear handovers between vets after surgery (including the next-day vet knowing the full details and the surgeon requesting updates/photos of wounds).

Westover Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent, vet-owned small animal hospital providing care since 1896. Based on its own service list and recent owner accounts, it appears set up for both routine work and more involved cases: the website mentions advanced diagnostics, complex surgeries, and 24-hour inpatient support, and reviews reference cat spays and a dog paw injury that required stitches after an emergency appointment. Recent reviewers also mention consults that didn’t feel rushed (one first-time cat visit) and that the team “sorted out” treatment and dispensed medication. One negative review raises a specific concern about an emergency euthanasia visit, where a pain-relief injection left the cat unresponsive before the owners could say goodbye.