Palmerston Veterinary Group, Walthamstow

Palmerston Veterinary Group is a multi-branch veterinary practice established in 1986, and this branch is part of that wider group. The website describes routine care through to surgery and diagnostic imaging (including digital X‑ray and ultrasound), and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly single out a vet named Neil (Neil Hampson) for unhurried consults, keeping costs down where possible, and not pushing unnecessary operations or expensive medications; one owner also describes at-home euthanasia support when “saying goodbye.”

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available to us, services mentioned include

• •Emergency/urgent vet care for sudden illness or injury (as stated on the website).
• •Consultations and routine preventative care including vaccinations and flea/tick/worming treatments.
• •Surgical procedures, with spaying specifically mentioned in a review.
• •Dental care (routine cleaning and “advanced dentistry” described on the website).
• •Diagnostic imaging, including digital X‑ray and ultrasound.
• •Pet travel services (travel documentation/vaccinations/certification on the website); one owner specifically mentions help preparing their dog for international travel.
• •Nurse clinics (examples listed on the site include weight checks, dental advice, nail trims, and post‑op checks).
• •Prescriptions & repeat medications.
• •End-of-life care (“Saying Goodbye” is listed on the website; one review describes a home visit for euthanasia).

People

• •Neil / Neil Hampson (vet): Mentioned across multiple reviews, with owners describing long-term continuity of care (e.g., over 16 years), consultations that don’t feel rushed, and a focus on keeping costs down. One owner also describes Neil arranging a home visit for euthanasia and helping them feel at ease through the process.
• •Tanya / Tanja (reception/front of house): Repeatedly named as helpful and empathetic on reception/front desk.
• •Nursing team: Mentioned positively in relation to ongoing care and support (including around procedures like spaying).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 153 reviews.

• •A particular vet is a deciding factor: several reviews name Neil/Neil Hampson and describe strong confidence in his expertise and manner.
• •No sense of being rushed in consults: multiple owners mention having time in the consulting room and being listened to.
• •Cost-conscious recommendations: one owner says Neil “tries to keep costs down,” and another reports no pressure toward unnecessary operations or expensive drugs.
• •Specific procedures and support mentioned: spay surgery “went very well,” pet travel preparation “went smoothly,” and one detailed account describes compassionate end-of-life care including a home visit.
• •Front-desk experience stands out: Tanya/Tanja is repeatedly singled out for empathy and helpfulness.