The Hoxton Vet – Vets in Islington
Clinic Overview
- 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.
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.
