How do I choose a good vet?
Pick a vet you can reach quickly, who regularly treats your kind of pet, explains costs before treatment and tells you what to do after hours. Visit for a routine check-up first, so you judge the clinic before an emergency. Compare Google ratings together with the number of reviews: 4.6 stars from 300 reviews says more than 5 stars from 4.
Checklist: choosing a vet
- Close enough for an emergency. Pick a clinic you can reach in about 20 to 30 minutes in normal traffic.
- Treats your kind of pet. Ask whether they see dogs and cats only, or also birds, rabbits, reptiles and other exotics.
- After-hours cover. Ask what happens at night and on holidays: do they take emergency calls or send you to a 24-hour hospital? Save that number now.
- Facilities. Ask whether X-rays, ultrasound, blood tests and surgery are done in the clinic or referred out.
- Costs up front. Ask the consultation fee, and ask for an estimate before any test or procedure.
- Clear explanations and records. A good vet explains the diagnosis and the options, and gives you written vaccination and treatment records.
- Calm handling and a clean clinic. Notice how staff handle nervous pets, and whether cats are kept away from barking dogs.
- Ratings with reviews. A 4.6 rating from 300 reviews tells you more than a 5.0 from 4. Read recent reviews, especially how the clinic handled problems.
Red flags
- Tests or treatment pushed without explaining why they are needed.
- No estimate before a procedure, or a bill far above it without a call to you.
- No written records, or reluctance to share them with another vet.
- Rushed visits where your questions go unanswered.
Visit before you need them
Book a routine check-up or vaccination with a new vet while your pet is well. You see the clinic, the vet meets your pet and has its records, and you are not choosing in a hurry during an emergency.
By the Pets24x7 team. Updated 13 October 2026.
Vets & Veterinary Clinics on Pets24x7
Pets24x7 lists 558 veterinary clinics in 37 cities in India; 97 of them have a Google rating with reviews, averaging 4.3 out of 5, and 49% of those are rated 4.5 or more.
Pets24x7 lists 2,152 veterinary clinics in 486 cities in the USA.
| City | Listed | Top-rated list |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 94 | Best Vets in Mumbai |
| Bengaluru | 86 | Best Vets in Bengaluru |
| Hyderabad | 66 | — |
| Delhi | 64 | — |
| Pune | 61 | — |
| New Delhi | 57 | — |
| Surat | 29 | — |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 26 | — |
| Ahmedabad | 24 | — |
| Secunderabad | 14 | — |
Ratings are each business's own Google rating, counted only with its number of reviews. Numbers from this week's listings.
Frequently asked questions
How often should my pet see a vet?
Most adult dogs and cats need a check-up at least once a year, usually with their vaccines. Puppies and kittens need several visits in their first months for their vaccine course, and many vets suggest a check-up every six months for senior pets.
What should I ask a vet on the first visit?
Which animals they treat regularly, the consultation fee, what to do after hours or in an emergency, whether X-rays and lab tests are done in the clinic, and how they share records and vaccine reminders.
Should I choose a vet clinic or a pet hospital?
A clinic suits check-ups, vaccines and minor illness. A hospital with 24-hour cover, an ICU and surgery suits emergencies and serious illness. Many families use a nearby clinic for routine care and keep the number of a 24-hour hospital for emergencies.
Is a home-visit vet a good option?
For check-ups, vaccines and pets that are very stressed by travel, a mobile vet can work well. For anything that needs X-rays, surgery or intensive care, your pet has to go to a clinic or hospital.
How many veterinary clinics are listed on Pets24x7 in India?
Pets24x7 lists 558 veterinary clinics in 37 cities in India; 97 of them have a Google rating with reviews, averaging 4.3 out of 5, and 49% of those are rated 4.5 or more. Open your city's page to compare them and send a free enquiry.