Vets in Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea is home to a range of veterinary clinics that cater to dogs and their owners. Whether you need routine care or specialist attention, the borough offers several options that state on their websites that dogs are welcome.

Starpets London in Chelsea has earned a 5 out of 5 rating and states on its website that dogs are welcome. It's a 12-minute walk from Sloane Square station. For round-the-clock support, Medivet 24 Hour Kensington in South Kensington states on its website that dogs are welcome and is just a 6-minute walk from Gloucester Road. If you're looking for experienced care, Kensington Veterinary Care has been providing high-quality service for over 20 years and features dog-loving staff. All 4 of the 4 venues listed here have a website stating dogs are allowed.

Getting to these clinics is straightforward, with most within a short walk of Underground stations. Notting Hill Gate, Gloucester Road, Fulham Broadway and Sloane Square all provide convenient access to vet services across the borough.

This page combines Paws of London venue records with information published on venue websites and, where available, supplied by venues or contributed by visitors. Where a dog policy is shown as not yet confirmed, we have not checked it with the venue: call ahead before travelling.

• Starpets London – 49 Chelsea Manor St, London SW3 5RZ, United Kingdom (5.0/5)

  Starpets London is a dog and cat grooming business at 49 Chelsea Manor Street in Chelsea, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It describes itself as an upscale grooming service with over 20 years of experience across all types of dog and cat breeds, and says its certified groomers give each animal individual attention throughout the appointment. The grooming menu is broad. It includes full grooming with breed standard or customised trimming, puppy cuts, hypoallergenic and medicated baths, moisturising and specialised coat treatments, de-shedding, de-matting, nail trimming and ultrasound teeth cleaning. Specialised cat grooming is listed too, including lion cuts. Appointments can be booked online or by contacting the business directly. For dog owners, Paws of London records that dogs are welcome indoors, which fits a business whose work is grooming them. The nearest stations are Sloane Square and South Kensington, each about a 12 minute walk, with Gloucester Road around 18 minutes away.

• Chelsea Veterinary Surgery Waggin' Tails – 364-366 Fulham Rd., London SW10 9UU, United Kingdom (4.6/5)

  Chelsea Veterinary Surgery is a vet practice at 364-366 Fulham Road in Chelsea, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is independently owned by DNA Vetcare, and it says it cares for families in Kensington, Earls Court, Hammersmith and surrounding areas. The surgery offers care from routine vaccinations to advanced surgeries. Its site also lists preventative healthcare, health checks and clinics, and puppy and kitten checks. It says it offers flexible appointment times, and owners can register a pet online. For emergencies, the surgery works with Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic, which it describes as its nearby clinic providing 24-hour emergency vet services. Paws of London records dogs as welcome indoors here. It is a veterinary surgery, so its purpose is to treat animals, and the dog-policy card below shows where that comes from and when it was last checked. Fulham Broadway station is a seven-minute walk. Imperial Wharf is about ten minutes away and West Brompton about eleven.

• Medivet 24 Hour Kensington – 1-3 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4PP, United Kingdom (4.5/5)

  Medivet 24 Hour Kensington is a veterinary practice on Gloucester Road in Kensington, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Its page says it is open 24 hours, 365 days a year. The team on the practice page includes vets with stated interests in ultrasonography, small animal medicine, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology and internal medicine. One vet is described as the hospital ward vet, overseeing the care of inpatients. The practice also has registered veterinary nurses, including a head of operations and a deputy head nurse. Online, owners can create an account and book a pet's first consultation, and the page says there is no charge for assessment by phone out of hours. For dog owners, Paws of London records it as a veterinary practice, which treats dogs, and the recorded evidence notes that it lists dogs among the animals it treats. The nearest station is Gloucester Road, a 6 minute walk. High Street Kensington is 7 minutes on foot and South Kensington 11.

• Kensington Veterinary Care – 137 Kensington Church St, London W8 7LP, United Kingdom (4.4/5)

  Kensington Veterinary Care is a veterinary practice at 137 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP. The website describes it as a non-corporate, fully independent practice, led by veterinarian Dr Johnny Irish. It offers a first opinion veterinary service, along with microchipping, vaccinations and pet travel advice. The site also lists pet neutering, dental care, flea, tick and worm treatment, wellness checks with Idexx testing and surgery. Its pet travel page explains how to arrange a pet passport for animals going abroad, and the site says the practice has helped international clients with travel arrangements for decades. Dogs and cats are both named on the site, which covers dog and cat vaccinations and microchipping. Paws of London records dogs welcome indoors and staff who welcome dogs here. Notting Hill Gate station is about a 3 minute walk, with Queensway around 8 minutes and Bayswater around 9 minutes on foot.

Nearest Stations

• Gloucester Road (2 venues)
• South Kensington (2 venues)
• Fulham Broadway (1 venue)
• Imperial Wharf (1 venue)
• West Brompton (1 venue)

Which vet in Kensington and Chelsea has the highest rating?

Starpets London in Chelsea holds the top rating at 5 out of 5. It states on its website that dogs are welcome and is located a 12-minute walk from Sloane Square station. This makes it a highly-rated choice for dog owners seeking veterinary care in the area.

Are there any vets in Kensington and Chelsea with dog-loving staff?

Yes, Kensington Veterinary Care is noted for having dog-loving staff. This independent practice has been providing care for over 20 years and states on its website that dogs are welcome. It's conveniently located just 3 minutes on foot from Notting Hill Gate station.

Which vet is easiest to reach by public transport?

Kensington Veterinary Care is the closest to a station, sitting just 3 minutes' walk from Notting Hill Gate. It states on its website that dogs are welcome. Medivet 24 Hour Kensington is also very accessible, located 6 minutes on foot from Gloucester Road station and states on its website that dogs are welcome.

Are all the vets in Kensington and Chelsea dog-friendly?

All 4 of the 4 venues listed on this page have a website stating dogs are allowed. This includes Starpets London, Chelsea Veterinary Surgery Waggin' Tails, Medivet 24 Hour Kensington, and Kensington Veterinary Care. The latest policy evidence is dated 19 June 2026.

Which vet in Chelsea is highly rated?

Chelsea Veterinary Surgery Waggin' Tails is a highly-rated clinic with a 4.6 out of 5 rating, located in the heart of Chelsea. It states on its website that dogs are welcome indoors and is a 7-minute walk from Fulham Broadway station. The clinic is committed to providing top-notch care for pets.

Is there a vet near Gloucester Road station?

Medivet 24 Hour Kensington is located just 6 minutes' walk from Gloucester Road station. It states on its website that dogs are welcome and offers dedicated veterinary care. This South Kensington clinic provides essential medical attention for your pets.