The Hoxton Vet

The Hoxton Vet in Islington offers routine veterinary care alongside dentistry and pet travel documentation. Recent feedback consistently highlights clear explanations, kind communication, and a supportive approach during both ongoing treatment and difficult end-of-life care. Owners also mention being seen at short notice and feeling well informed throughout investigations and treatment.

Services

• •Preventative care: Routine veterinary care including vaccinations and parasite protection tailored to the pet.
• •Dentistry: Dental check-ups, scale and polish, and extractions when needed.
• •Pet travel support: Help with vaccination certificates, microchip details, and destination-specific paperwork for travel abroad.
• •Consultations and ongoing care: Reviews mention appointments for issues such as hind-leg mobility problems and more involved work-ups for a cat’s ongoing liver condition, with owners describing a thorough investigation and regular updates.
• •Supportive care in difficult periods: Several cat owners describe the team as especially supportive during end-of-life care and after pet loss.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews also describe the pricing as honest.

People

• •Dr. Maureen Murphy (founder): Frequently praised for clear explanations, thoroughness, empathy, and long-term continuity of care. Reviews mention her work with routine care, more complex ongoing cases, end-of-life support, and pet travel paperwork.
• •Patrick, Remy: Named positively by one dog owner, who describes them as clear, reassuring, and helpful when a short-notice appointment was needed.
• •Terri: Thanked by name for kind and professional care of an elderly cat.
• •Lars: Mentioned appreciatively in a recent review for caring support.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6/5 from 197 reviews

• •Recent feedback is very positive, with many owners describing the team as kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring.
• •Dr. Maureen is the standout name in reviews, with repeated praise for explaining each step clearly, giving owners confidence in assessments and treatment plans.
• •Owners mention a smooth overall experience, including easy appointment booking, proactive support staff, and being seen at short notice when needed.
• •Several reviews highlight strong care over time, including ongoing management of chronic conditions, support through pet loss, and help with travel paperwork for taking a cat abroad.