Our family - human and animal - is deeply touched by the loss of Mrs Hill. We take comfort that she leaves an incredible legacy both in terms of her brilliant care and her creation of such an excellent practice.

What terribly sad news for her family and the practice. I have no doubt that anyone who was lucky enough to know her and experience her uniquely brilliant way of caring/treating/helping/comforting all her patients two legged as well as four, will miss her as much as me. Her kindness and compassion with humour and a down to earth manner so crucial when you are stressing about a sick pet. Very large boots to fill. However such a brilliant lady that all the vets/vet nurses & admin @ Hill’s have a similar outlook to her and it is why they will continue to thrive. It’s her legacy and a mighty one at that. RIP Carol xx

I feel I've lost a surrogate mum. She was so so kind to me & my furry family for decades. I really loved her. I will miss her.
Love to all the team & family.
Profound gratitude from Tina, Geoff & the cats over the years:
Lili, Harrison, Tiffany, Louis, Bruno, Kevin, Baby David, Pinky, Splodge, Bertie & the foster cats Holly & Billy, Missy & her 7 kittens.
xxxx

So sorry to hear that Carol has died. We and our animals loved her and we send our condolences to her family.

This tribute is written with sadness and gratitude for having had the privilege of knowing Mrs Hill through our dogs. Hill's Vets is one of North London's treasures, and how lucky we were to be told about Mrs Hill and the practice over twenty years ago. We will miss her skills as a vet and for always being kind and wise whenever we visited. 

Lovely Mrs Hill was totally animal centred. She had a rapport with animals and an ethos of doing what was best for the animals well-being as her priority.

I felt she had a special understanding and liking of re home dogs. She also operated when only absolutely clinically necessary. This was apparent when a problem with one dog was resolved on the day he was due the operation when one last attempt was made. Success. An operative procedure was avoided. ( and Carol's income was less).

Mrs Hill was unfailingly available even whenever supposedly not on shift or even at the surgery! Mrs Hill would be fully booked. I booked another vet but invariably it was Mrs Hill who opened her surgery door, beamed and called my dog in, always assessing them from the moment she called them to her surgery. She would want phone updates out of hours morning and evening on any worrying current health situation. On one occasion by chance (I wonder if true) she said she was in my area and could examine my dog at his home prior to his RVCS visit, This she did. It was Sunday morning. A truly amazing level of care and dare I add no charge. 

I have also witnessed Mrs Hill having to give dogs treats to get them to leave her surgery!

It is not just me who feels that Mrs Hill and her practice were special. Whenever discussing vets with dog walkers locally or whilst walking on Hampstead Heath the vets name that was mentioned as the most exemplary person and practice and the only one to go to is Mrs Hill.

Mrs Hill was so unassuming but so respected by so many as a vet and as a lovely good person.

Wonderful Mrs Hill, whose empathy and understanding of animals were outstanding. We shall all miss her, pets and people alike.

Long long ago I met a woman who changed my life, and that of many friends and family, way back in the 1960's, when Carol and Tony lived in Cove. we became friends, they lived in the big old house at the bottom of Bridge Rd, which had been turned into a Vets with living accommodation above. In time Tony moved to Buckhurst Hill, and Carol became full time taking on Tony's roll. Once established in his new surgery, and when a vacancy arose Carol joined Tony, We missed her so much, having spent almost every evening with her, perhaps learning to swim, out and about or just playing cards. We visited very often. In a short time Sarah came along, and Brian and I married, Carol was our 1st daughters Godmother, both of us went on to produce children, which eventually cut down our visits to each other. The move to Muswell Hill and Crouch end surgery. where they settled, was a busy time, but we kept in touch by phone. Carol could talk me down when I was swinging from the ceiling, always full of practical advice, I loved her like a sister. All the knowledge and wonderful kindness has gone to her grave with her, it breaks my heart to know I will never see her again. I can only remember the amazing times we have had over the years. but still cry because when Carol died we all lost the most wonderful person, Rest in Peace my very dear friend, Love to you, Tony and all your wonderful family, Marion xx

I am so very sorry to hear aboout Mrs Hill. What a terrible loss to her family and to her wonderful practice. My dear friend Linda Warden (who was Librarian at the Royal Veterinary College) and I took our cats to her for the last 30 years - and Linda for years before that. I lost Linda over 20 years ago, but can still remember how much we appreciated the Mrs Hill and her lovely staff. Linda never said, "Let's go to the vet's", it was always "Let's go to Mrs Hill's" - so that for years I actually though her name was HILLS.

There was one hilarious occasion when we took in an 'adopted' stray which we called "Not Sid" (as he looked rather like Sid, another stray - and one of us would call out "There goes Sid" - "It's not Sid" the other would reply - and the name stuck. But all attempts to have him registered at the Hill emporium as Not Sid failed -
"You can't call him Not Sid!"
"But he IS Not Sid".
"Not Sid is a negative - you can't call a cat by a negative name"
"He answers to his name, he doesn't feel it 's negative"
"We will call him Sid"
"But he is NOT Sid!!!"
"Sid is a nice name"
"But it's not his name, he is NOT SID!"
.We were both helpless with laughter then and every time we remembered it over the years since.

Mrs Hill put nearly all of our cats to sleep at home, in such a gentle, loving way that it was so much less traumatic for the cats and for us than it could have been.

God bless you, Mrs Hill and thank you for being you. Linda always used to say, "When we reach the pearly gates we are going to have so many cats waiting for us". When Mrs Hill arrives I am sure that Muffy, Titus, Spindles, Arthur, Perkins, Not Sid and Susie will be there to say "Thank You" to their caring friend. Hopefully, some day, we will be too.

So sorry to hear the news of Carol’s death. We have fond memories of shared events in grove avenue and at Latymer
Hopefully all the good memories you have will help at this sad time
With all good wishes from the heilbrons

Carol, you are leaving a big hole in our lives. For so many years you have cared for all my animals (and me), through every twinge small and serious, giving my son Liam his work experience week 15 years ago.
Climbing in the boot of my car with me to send Bernie to the stars, saying goodbye to Murphy in my garden with the whole family there. Always willing to make things bearable for the animals and their humans.

You were vet, friend, and confidante always ready with advice, encyclopaedic knowledge and oodles of love and compassion. Always remembered, never lost, but gone far to soon. Love Toffee and Treetops, Sonny, Bernie, Murphy and Rio (and the humans) xx

Lovey Mrs Hill, you were an amazing vet who cared so much for all the animals you looked after. You were amazing with smokey and kept him going along with your amazing fiona for way longer than we could have imagined.
Such sad news. You will be missed very much. Love to all her family.

It is so sad to think I will never have the benefit of her endless knowledge, intuition and compassion as a vet. The world is a poorer place without her. Looking through the gallery it is plain that she was one of life's good 'uns and cannot imagine how much she will be missed by her family.

Dear Mrs Hill. How sad I was to hear of her death. She looked after my animals for nearly thirty years and whenever I visited, she was always so kind and understanding that it was always a pleasure to see her. She was straightforward and honest yet always delivered her sound advice with a twinkle in her eye. She was not the kind of vet always on the look out to make an extra buck or two by suggesting unnecessary scans but always had the welfare of the animal at heart. I salute her and the practice she built up. I shall really miss her. My heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fellow vets.

It is hard to know what to say. Carol was a shining light of the vet world. She was my first and only vet since I got my first cats back in the 1980's. She was so caring , so good with all my cats that she has seen over the years, however they behaved! Carol would come to my house to vaccinate the feline tribe, and on occasion to put down an ageing moggy. She carried on working despite the cancer, with her usual humour, sense of fun, compassion and terrific common sense. She was always there, would fit me into her very busy day whenever needed. I will miss her so much. Thank you for everything you did for my felines Carol, you will always be in my heart. Marijke and felines

What a woman.
The debt our family owes Mrs Hill is immeasurable. We moved into Barrington Road with our 20 year old cat in 1978, went to the nearest vets and so it began. 3 hamsters, 4 rats, 5 cats and 3 dogs followed over the years, all treated with immense compassion, skill, common sense and, thank goodness, a sense of humour.
Thank you with all my heart.

I had the good fortune to start working with Carol in 1981. I was only twenty, and she was always great to be around. She was an exceptional woman and a wonderfully gifted and intuitive vet. Carol had the remarkable ability to, very swiftly, get the measure of people and situations, and I think this set her apart.

I loved her integrity and pragmatism, her empathy, sensitivity, warmth and wisdom, her great sense of humour and mischievousness, and her positivity, vibrancy and joie de vivre.

Whenever our paths crossed in Muswell Hill she always greeted me with genuine warmth and affection. The feeling was mutual. ‘Hello, Ezzle!’ She would say with a big smile, which in itself was just like getting a great big hug. Like all who knew her, I have so many special memories of her that make me smile.

My dear Carol, you were a bright shining light. I love you and I miss you, but I am comforted by the thought that you are now at peace, and also by the sense that I will always carry a piece of you with me.

I always remember my brother Graeme talking with enthusiasm about Friday nights at Grove Ave, when he started seeing Fiona, it seems everyone was welcomed with open arms. Oliver (my son) came back after helping Graeme out in London and he too had experienced the great feast and welcome of Grove Ave.
Carol was always the heart of any get together, with her beaming smile and laughter. Born to be a mother, a fantastic granny, always in the middle of any party game with the kids.
Carol's kindness shone through. A lovely lady who welcomed us with open arms whenever we were visiting Fiona and Graeme. She was definitely a mother in law in a million to Anna and Graeme, they were great friends.
Carol, you will be missed by all.
Our thoughts go to Tony, Sarah, Peter, Fiona, Anna, Graeme and all the grandchildren. 
Love from us all The Pieroni family x

Mrs. Hill was by far the most amazing vet I have ever met. She stood out with her knowledge, her kindness, and the down to earth straight up no fuss way. She was a wonderful human being and will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts go to her family and friends and I wish them strength during this difficult time.

Words seem not enough and pointless at such a moment ..... Mrs Carol Hill for almost 20 yrs had the privilege of having her as our vet.
Her Consistent Naturally occurring Brilliance , methodical warm approach was always so reassuring and enlightening.She always went above and beyond..... That was her way, without compromise, Always for the animals best interest as well as their family .
Sometimes it was about Watch Wait and See rather than acting and that for me is something that struck a deep chord, as well as Less rather than more and so much logical common sense that only when she spoke did it seem obvious as to what was needed or not ......

Will remember her Always, Her Energy Enthusiasm Amazing Grace and Light that surrounded her - Her Smile and Warmth and deep consideration and care always Zest for life and all she did. Very Powerful Very Inspirational

Shining star A truly beautiful soul. There for others always I can never thank her enough for All she did for all the animals in our life and Hills will thrive and carry forward her immense legacy and indelible Spirit.
Mrs Hill Stood for so much more than Words could ever say ..... A True Warrior Woman A one off, A legend.....
Amazing Human Being. As one writes it feels unbelievable.... It can't be true. Cared For So Many. Thoughts of course for All at Hills, Her Family and Friends.

My granny

There are no words int he dictionary that describe her. She shone with a light that emitted all around her and made people happy wherever she went. She made the world twice as better and it will be so much worse without her. From her funny comments while watching tv, to her food at Christmas and famous sausages on a Monday evening. When I go to her house and look into a room I think about all the happy memories that had been created there and can’t help but smile because my granny was my everything, she was my all and I can’t even begin to comprehend what I am going to do without her big sloppy kisses on the lips and her hugs that made all your worries go away. I miss her so much and just want to have one last hug with her.

Having been clients of the Hill practice since 1993, I felt compelled to write a brief but probably inadequate tribute to Carol Hill, who consistently was the provider of wonderful veterinary care to all our cats. This was particularly evident in the care of our current pair, who within three days of their adoption became so very sick. Throughout the next 18 months she supported them with treatment and care until their immune systems became more robust and they recovered. 

Although this news indeed fills me with great sadness, at the same time I feel that I am lucky to have had the privilege of meeting Carol Hill, and of experiencing her many qualities such as integrity, compassion and warmth and that my cats are fortunate to have received the benefit of the breadth and depth of her knowledge together with her immense skills.

Julia H-J, Michael C. and Wölfie & Issac

Carol was a very special lady, she was not only a community vet who everybody in the area knew and loved, she was also a person who managed to see the potential in young people. She opened up career possibilities to many young people in this area and gave them the confidence and support they needed to achieve their goals.
She was an amazing mum and gran and a warrior in every way.
Fondly remembered
Jane Cain

I only knew Carol from a yoga classes I attended where she was a regular quite a few years ago. Despite my infrequent attendance she left a lasting impression on me and remembered my family’s goings on in detail. I since moved to the same area as her and from time to time bumped into her, each time revealing her caring nature and leaving me happier than beforehand.

Very sorry to hear of her passing, of such a genuine, kind, positive person.

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs Hill, she was an incredible, knowledgable, compassionate vet who treated our pets over the last 11 years. Our thoughts are with her family and colleagues.

The Wong family

Mrs Hills was the best vet in the world and we loved her for it. Behind her ability to mend our four legged ones and guide us through the process of one who couldn't be mended, there lay a beautiful soul that was a special find. Carol gave us more than we could have wished for in her care and understanding. Her absence will be greatly missed but we are lucky to have found her in our lives and the legacy will continue with the fabulous team she led. Sending her family and the Hills team all our thoughts and prayers at the saddest of times.

I am so sorry to hear about Carol. She was a truly marvellous vet, appreciated so much by both my cats, and by me. I shall miss her terribly. robyn.

So sorry to hear of Carol's passing and our thoughts are with her family and colleagues. A wonderful vet and human being.

From all at Teleos x

I’d been looking for a really good vet and asked many pet owners. Mrs Hill was highly recommended both by dog owners on Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill so I made an appointment to see her.

As soon as I met her I realised why she was so well thought of. Honest, sympathetic, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable and utterly trustworthy. Not working for a big company wanting to make money, just a throughly decent animal lover who was also a highly skilled vet.

I know she will be sorely missed.

How sad we are to hear of Mrs Hill’s early death. She was a wonderful vet who took the side of the animals always and who we could utterly trust .
She will be missed by so many local people and all the thousands of animals who were safe in her care .
My thoughts are with her family.

I have just heard the terrible news about our dear Mrs Hill. She was a beloved vet to 3 of my cats over the years, and a truly amazing, kind, and brilliant woman. She has left behind a great legacy, and we shall never forget her. Rest in peace.

Fiona Ellis

Carole was always there, at all yoga classes, with laughter, cheekiness and warmth. Always interested in what was going on for others, always supportive and encouraging. It must be more than 20 yrs that we have attended the same class. There is and will be an empty space in our class now. Her light won't be there but it a tiny bit of it is in each of us. My thoughts are with her family and close friends who must miss her so much. Such a special lady.

We were very sad to hear of Mrs Hill's death. So many memories came flooding back of how wonderfully and competently she looked after our cats for a good many years. She knew exactly how to deal with them and also with us. What a kind and lovely lady. It was good to have known her. She will be missed by so very many.

I came to the website to see if I could book an appointment with Mrs Hill now that the pandemic restrictions are easing. It was to be for my cat but also for myself and the pure pleasure of seeing Mrs Hill again. So I am deeply saddened to discover she is no longer with us,
She was without doubt the most competent and caring vet I have ever encountered, stretching across five cats and twenty years. Whenever I had friends or family that were ill my regret was that, as humans, we were deprived of her care.
She was an extraordinary lady who will be deeply missed.

I have very fond memories of Carol's help and affection for our three dogs over many years - Timmy and Bramble (long-haired miniature dachsunds) and lately Teddy (Norfolk terrier). She has looked after them with great care and dedication, and we will miss her enormously.

Carol is and was so many good words personified—- energy, generosity, family, positivity, good-food, genuineness, understanding, London, love.
Carol created countless amazing memories for me and so many- that is a true gift not many have.
To spend so much time at no. 57 was quite simply a privilege. I truly thank her.
I love how she used to call me Sunshine when really she was the Sunshine in everyone’s lives.
Sending love to Tony, Sarah, Peter and Fiona, partners and her blessed grandchildren, please know that her memory lives on in our lives with pride.
Cousin Cate, Sophie and Tom xxx

I am so sad to hear of Mrs Hill's death. She was a wonderful, exceptional person. I've never known anyone with a greater understanding of animals and cats, and the relationships between, and she brought this to her practice and to us. We were so fortunate.

I first met Mrs Hill in, I think, 1992 when I took my new kitten Harvey to see her. Harvey was the first of many cats and Mrs Hill treated each one with care and respect. Over the years I have appreciated her advice and wise council, but most of all I have appreciated her kindness. We will miss her very much and my deepest sympathies go to her family, friends and all of the staff at Hills

It must be nearly 30 years since I took my first cat, Snuggles, to see Mrs Hill.  Her common sense and kindness struck me then and my respect continued to grow over the years.  I am filled with sadness when I think about her passing - such a terrible loss for her family and the community.   My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, practice staff and all that knew and loved her.  Rest in Peace.

It’s very very sad to think of being without Mrs Hill - Carol - I feel so lucky to have known her for over 30 years. Such a wonderfully kind person, with an extraordinary generous energy about her, an incredible vet who understood animals and humans alike. I always remember how she cared for my cat Dougal, as well as all the others over the years. She somehow remembered them all - she would notice tiny details, characteristics or markings, and picked up on any problems lurking, as well as celebrating the good, healthy times. Like Mr and Mrs Hill, I went to Glasgow Uni and stayed at the Vet school residence, so we used to reminisce about the good times there. I shall miss her very much, and it’s clear how many people she has touched very deeply in so many ways. My heartfelt sympathies to Mr Hill and all the family and close friends, and all at Hills Practice, especially dear Anita. RIP Carol - you’ll always be in our hearts.

Having 5 cats made us Frequent Flyers at Hill’s. Carol treated each one as an individual and was very good with people too, providing expert reassurance and advice with humour and humility. She was a charismatic clinician and a thoroughly good egg. We will all miss her very much and send love to her large family and circle of friends.

Granny is easily the best person I will ever know. The world will never be the same without her loving, protective aura that would take me in at every school pickup and Monday afternoon. Her fabled granny sausages were always ready by the table and were scoffed like lightning. She was an amazing vet and understood animal’s needs like no one else, and kept doing her good work until the day she died. Her tolerance levels were truly incredible, and in my 12 years on this planet I have never seen her truly angry. Her confident, no nonsense attitude always made me feel stronger. She would always make me feel wanted and loved in a way no one else quite could. Granny is the light that brightened up my world, and it will always be darker without her. But the immeasurable amount of good memories she has left behind will always be there to lighten up my darkest hours.

We have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing Carol Hill for almost 40 years and just cannot comprehend life without her. Such an incredible woman and a true legend - always ready and willing to go above and beyond the call of duty with professionalism, care, kindness, humour and a true sense of empathy. The world is most definitely a poorer place without dear Carol, but we are the richer for having known and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family and staff at Hills as they come to terms with their loss.

What can I say about the inimitable Carol. She was the mother and person we all hope to be. She really was the best of us and it is horribly unfair that she should be taken from her beautiful family and the world too early. As one of Fiona’s school friends, she was my Muswell Hill mum. Friday nights at Grove Ave were the memorable night of the week. All crammed into the kitchen - sometimes there were a few of us, sometimes a great many. Carol was never fazed. She would just pop a glass of wine into our hands and we would all chatter the night away... her little TV on in the background. She was graceful, generous and warm. She always seemed to know what to say. We all felt safe with her. And later when I went on to have children I would visit with Fiona and her kids and we were all always made to feel part of the family. Her door was always open (literally - we walked in through the unlocked back door) which just sums her up. Carol - you will be greatly missed but the imprint you leave on your corner of the world is immense. Xxx

Mrs Hill was always so warm, welcoming and compassionate; her never ending love for the animals was so apparent. Reading of her passing is incredibly sad news and I do hope her lovely family can take some comfort in reading these heartfelt messages. She has left an incredible legacy

So saddened by this terrible news. What a caring and compassionate person in handling all my pets over the years. My thoughts and love go out to all her family and colleagues. God bless. Lynda X

Dear Mrs Hill, how sorry we were to hear of your death. You were a wonderful and kind person and an amazing vet. We and our various cats were enormously fortunate to have discovered you twenty years ago. We will miss you terribly. Rest peacefully in that good night.
Christine and David

I was so sad when I heard Mrs Hill, Carol, was sick and dreaded hearing the news that I'd never see her again ever since then. She was an absolutely super person and of course a fantastic vet. A person I'll never forget for sure. I send all my love to all her family, friends and colleagues who I know must miss her so much. x

Devastating news; words alone are not enough to express my sadness. Mrs Hill was always so welcoming and genuinely pleased to see us and our dogs. Her warmth, humour, and professionalism has been instilled throughout the practice. That is quite a legacy.

Mrs. Hill has been my vet since 1982 and has looked after all my animals when they were sick with enormous care and compassion. She has always been the nicest and most humane vet and human being. I am extremely saddened by her passing and would like to send my deepest sympathy to her family.
I will greatly miss her.