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The Hoxton Vet

#8 Vet in Islington, Greater London

4.6
Independent Clinic

The Hoxton Vet – Vets in Islington

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

The Hoxton Vet describes itself as an independent practice founded by Dr. Maureen Murphy, positioning itself as “run by vets, not corporations,” with longer 20- or 30-minute consultations and options for clinic or home visits (as stated on its website). The clinic appears set up for preventative care and dentistry (including scale-and-polish and extractions), plus travel documentation support.

In recent reviews, multiple owners describe clear explanations and being seen at short notice, including for a dog recovering from a “mishap.” Several cat owners also mention support during end-of-life and more thorough investigation for an ongoing condition (one review cites a cat’s liver condition with step-by-step updates). There is also a detailed 1‑star account alleging serious problems with long-term care, billing for services not delivered, and lack of follow-up—which conflicts sharply with the largely positive experiences described elsewhere.

Services

From the clinic website

  • Preventative care, including vaccinations and parasite protection tailored to the pet.
  • Dentistry, including routine dental check-ups, scale and polish, and extractions when needed.
  • Travel advice/documentation, including vaccination certificates, microchip details, and destination-specific forms.

From reviews

  • Consultations for mobility/back-leg issues (described as a check-up/consult for hind-leg problems).
  • Ongoing management/investigation for a cat’s liver condition (owner describes a “thorough investigation” and being kept informed).
  • Support during a cat’s end-of-life process (owner describes the team as “incredibly supportive throughout the process”).

People

  • Dr. Maureen Murphy (founder): Named repeatedly in reviews. Owners describe her as clear with advice and able to reassure them; one review credits her with “saving” pets on more than one occasion. Another owner specifically mentions Maureen handling travel paperwork for taking a cat abroad.
  • Patrick, Remy: Mentioned alongside Maureen as being “great” with a spaniel and providing clear advice.
  • Terri: Mentioned with Maureen for treating an elderly cat “with great kindness & professionalism.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 181 reviews “”

  • Multiple owners describe clear, specific explanations and feeling reassured during appointments (including recovery after an injury/mishap).
  • Short-notice appointments are mentioned positively (“seen us at short notice when we’ve needed it”).
  • Several cat owners highlight support during difficult periods, including end-of-life care.
  • One detailed 1‑star review alleges the opposite experience for longer-term needs: dismissed behavioural/medical concerns after a traumatic incident, no follow-up, and billing disputes (payment for services allegedly not delivered and refusal of a refund). This directly conflicts with other accounts describing transparency and thorough investigation.

Location

263 Hoxton Street

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