Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinary Care in North London
Blythwood Vets has served the local community for over four decades, combining extensive experience with a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Our dedicated team of veterinarians and nurses possess specialist clinical interests and undergo annual continuing professional development to maintain cutting-edge expertise. We prioritise compassionate care, ensuring every visit is as stress-free as possible for pets and owners alike. Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme, we uphold rigorous standards in all aspects of care.Flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, accommodate modern lifestyles while our emergency services provide round-the-clock support. As an Investors in People-accredited practice, we foster a supportive environment for our staff, believing this directly benefits pet health outcomes. Our Silver-level Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation demonstrates our tailored approach to feline care, ensuring cats receive optimal treatment in a calming environment.
Services
Pet Neutering
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Microchipping
Health Checks
Parasite Control
Nurse Clinics
Emergency Care
Travel Certificates
Senior Pet Care
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of local veterinary expertise
- RCVS Practice Standards Scheme accredited clinics
- Weekend and evening appointments available
- 24-hour emergency veterinary services
- Specialist cat-friendly clinic facilities
Associations and certifications
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme
- Investors in People
- Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver level)
What people say
Professional expertise
Compassionate care
Convenient hours
Excellent emergency service
Cat-friendly facilities
Services
Pet Neutering
Our surgical neutering procedures for dogs, cats and rabbits prevent unwanted breeding while offering significant health benefits. Male castration removes testicles, while female spaying involves uterus and ovary removal. Post-operative care includes pain management and follow-up checks. Early neutering helps prevent certain cancers and reduces roaming behaviours. Our experienced vets tailor timing to each pet's breed and development stage.
Vaccinations
We provide comprehensive vaccination programmes protecting against life-threatening diseases like parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukaemia. Our protocols include third-dose puppy vaccinations at 16 weeks for better immunity. We offer L4 vaccines covering four leptospira strains and use serology testing where appropriate. Annual boosters include full health checks, with tailored schedules based on individual pet risk factors and lifestyle.
Dental Care
Our dental services range from preventative care to complex surgical treatments. We perform thorough oral examinations, scale and polish procedures under anaesthesia, and dental x-rays for root assessment. Treatment includes surgical extractions with gum suturing and management of periodontal disease. We advise on home care routines including brushing techniques and dental diets to maintain optimal oral health between professional treatments.
Microchipping
We implant ISO-standard microchips for permanent pet identification, complying with UK legal requirements for dogs. The quick procedure involves injecting a rice-sized chip under the skin, with registration details submitted to national databases. We offer free microchip scanning to check existing implants and ensure contact information remains up-to-date. Mandatory for pets travelling abroad under animal health certificate schemes.
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency veterinary service handles critical cases through Medivet's fully staffed night hospital. Available for all registered patients, this includes trauma treatment, poisoning cases and acute medical emergencies. We provide immediate stabilisation followed by transfer to appropriate specialist facilities when required. Emergency consultations use advanced diagnostic equipment and are supported by intravenous fluid therapy and pain management protocols.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency cover through Medivet's night hospital, with immediate access to critical care facilities and specialist support for urgent cases.
How do I schedule weekend appointments?
Weekend consultations are available at our Bushey branch from 9am-4pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday, with Hatch End open Saturday mornings.
Are cat-specific services available?
As a Silver-level Cat Friendly Clinic, we offer stress-reduced environments, feline-specific handling techniques and dedicated cat waiting areas across our practices.
What vaccination protocols do you follow?
We use enhanced puppy/kitten protocols with third-dose vaccinations at 16 weeks, L4 leptospirosis vaccines, and serology testing options for tailored immunisation programmes.
How are dental treatments performed?
Dental procedures use full anaesthetic with IV fluids, include pre-operative x-rays, surgical extractions with gum suturing, and post-operative pain management protocols.
What travel health services do you provide?
We issue Animal Health Certificates for EU travel, administer required rabies vaccinations and tapeworm treatments, and ensure compliance with current import regulations.
