About Us - NoviVet

Our journey, services and client stories

Working with you every step of the way

Our clinic represents a new chapter in our journey, founded by Javier and Rafael, two dedicated vets driven by a shared commitment to prioritise pets’ well-being above all else. With a focus on empathy, integrity and personalised attention, we aim to create a warm and calming environment where every pet is valued and every client feels heard.

In Tune With You And Your Pet

Our approach is simple: we listen, we understand, and we're here to help. Everything we do is filled with genuine care and empathy, ensuring your pet feels comfortable and cared for.

The Heart of Our Clinic

With warmth and genuine interest in your pet’s wellbeing, our team is committed to building trust and providing the best possible care.

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Everything Your Pet Needs Under One Roof

Whether it’s healthcare essentials, like health checks or vaccinations, or specialised services like surgeries or emergency care, we’ve got you covered.

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Equipped to Handle All Your Pet’s Needs

Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities, including two operating theatres, hospital units, an on-site laboratory, and a dedicated dental room. We provide quality pet care services while maintaining the highest level of hygiene standards.

What Our Clients Say

Our vets, who share over X years of combined experience, have earned the trust and loyalty of many clients. Hear what they have to say about their experiences with us.

I have had pets all my life, cats, dogs, birds, and hamsters. All my cats have been treated and looked after by these two knowledgeable, professional, understanding, empathic, caring vets who are genuine animal lovers and decent people. I would have no worries leaving or putting my pets in their care.
Maddy
We started using Javier and Rafael as vets for our Bearded Collie, Ben, and our six cats in December 2013. They always treated our pets with great care and respect, especially toward the end of Ben’s life in 2019. In late 2019, we moved to Sidcup where we maintained Javier and Rafael as our vets until they sadly left in mid-2020. Thank you, Javier and Rafael, for your professional caring service over the years.
CJ & J
Mr Rafael Garrido was our vet for six years. He looked after our Jack Russell ‘ Jock ‘, who was the oldest dog on the client list. Rafael is a wonderful vet who is so kind and caring. Unfortunately, we lost our beloved Jock in 2020, the pandemic year, which was hard for everyone. However, I am looking forward to meeting Rafael again and introducing him to my new doggie companion, ‘Lucky’.
Ruth
As vets, both Rafa and Javier are outstanding. They are both very knowledgeable and it really is all about the animals' welfare. The compassion they show to our pets is lovely and they also extend this to the owners when things aren't going great. They seem to understand fully they aren't just our pets, they are our family.
Dawn
My dogs and cats have been patients of Rafael’s for the past few years and I have not come across a vet who is more client-focused. He is wonderful with the animals but also makes you feel confident as their owner that he will always make the best decision for their wellbeing.
Emma
I met Rafael about seven years ago when my cat was a tiny kitten with lots of anxieties due to her start in life. She was two weeks old and found in a black sack. Rafael was amazing and patient. She came home one day with a facial wound which needed treatment again the understanding of her needs was met with kind words and a smile.
Gillian