Dear Carol Hills
We will miss you so deeply, im so sad to hear we have lost you, me and chilli will miss you so dearly. The Practice has lost a legend ,such a warm hearted , funny, Devoted to helping animals all these years I’ve known you carol I haven’t seen any other like you . You looked after all our pets for 35 years, always gone out of your way to make my little chilli comfortable because she’s such a Timid , Anxious , scared dog , always thinking of bests ways to keep her calm because of her heart issues.
Your Truly one of the best and will be missed so dearly by the Yusuf family. My Deepest condolences to your family and team at Hills Veterinary your truly a Legend and a one-off person which I for one will never forget everything you’ve done for our pets and family, Comforting us when we lost Binu from car accident and Milas in his Cancer battle. We will never forget you so upset .

This is terribly sad news and we send our heartfelt sympathy to everyone at the Practice and to all Carol's family.
We first met Carol in a totally non veterinary context but once the connection was made our dogs were never going to be cared for by anyone else, that's Ben (a rescue), Lois a retired Guide Dog with epilepsy and Debbie ( a Guide Dog retired 'for lack of motivation '- that made Carol laugh-)
Carol was a wonderful vet, wise and caring and a lovely person.Anne and I will miss her terribly.

Jess and I were just talking about Carol this morning because we had not seen her for awhile. Our 6 dogs and 2 cats have all had wonderful care for these past 30 years from her and we are devastated by this sad news. She will be missed and remembered for all the kindness, knowledge, humour and understanding she gave us when we saw her in the good and difficult times. Thank you Carol.

To Carol's family, the Hills team and all her friends. I was heartbroken to hear the news regarding the loss of such an incredible lady. As so many have written before she was the most wonderful straight talking vet, who cared so deeply for all she met. Its an honour to have had you treat our dog and I hope you get to enjoy watching the legacy you have left behind.

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Holly Soper

So very sad to hear about Carol. She was truly a one-off and will be sorely missed, both professionally and personally. Over 35 years she looked after 5 of our cats and once, memorably, a goldfish. She was generous with her time, advice and help, and good humoured even when a grumpy Horrid tried to slash her. Our love and thoughts are with her family and colleagues. With love from The (Bad) Cat and his predecessors

A fount of knowledge, a common sense approach, a sense of humour, sensitivity and empathy and an obvious love of animals - what more could anyone ask for in a vet?
After thirty years of encountering her reassuring presence on entering the practice we feel such a loss.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very sad time.

Couldn’t have wished for a kinder person to look after our many rescue dogs. The best diagnostician, gentle, understanding , no nonsense. We shall really miss you.

Carole Hill has been our charity’s vet for many years. She was a no nonsense vet who always told you how things were. Sometimes just a shake of the head and a gentle no, we knew what she meant, as we said goodbye to some poor cat with no hope.
She was sensitive to people’s feelings, to know when to be serious, but also with a wicked twinkle in her eye and a great sense of humour. Carole called us in once and instead of our name she called out the cats’s name knowing that it would raise a laugh with other waiting clients and with her cheeky grin on her face, called out ‘Fat Chops’. Smiles all round.
We would often hear her laughing with a client, she loved her work, she loved the people and the people loved her. 
We are sure that her sense of fun and the laughter at the surgery will echo around the walls for some time to come.
Her kindness, compassion and her humour, will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Our condolences to her family, from all at Animal Aid & Advice

We are very sad to hear Mrs Hill has died. She was an incredible vet and a human being. We always felt totally reassured by her in every way. She was an instinctive vet that felt what each animal needed. She was truly special.
Our thoughts and love are with her family and colleagues.

This is such sad news. Mrs Hill was a wonderful Vet and a lovely, lovely person. when I introduced myself to her as a neurotic cat owner she replied "Good, we love cats here". There was absolutely thing wrong with the cat I had taken to the surgery, Mrs Hill didnt make me feel stupid but understood my love for my for my pet. I am sure she made everyone feel this way and this is why she was unique and will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with her family and friends. You will not be forgotten Mrs Hill

Thank you for your dedication
Rest in peace
Xxx

Dear dear Mrs. Hill,
I didn't know you as long as so many have but you still made such an impact. I met you just over 13 years ago with a 7 week old black lab, Storm, and was heavily pregnant at the time. I was immediately reassured by your professional and no-nonsense approach. You were definitely my sort of woman! Over the past 13 years you and your team looked after and cared for Storm. We couldn't fault any of you.
Unfortunately Storm was really struggling and I called to say I think it was time to let her go. I was told one of the vets would call me back to discuss. I really didn't want to bring her in to the vets and leave her there. You called me back. It seemed so right that it was you as you were the first vet to see her. 
I started rambling about my reasons for the decision and you kindly interrupted with a 'It's time'. You made it so much easier for me. You also arranged for a team to come to our house and put her to sleep in our garden. You even drove them here. I remember waving to you at the car when they took her away. Your face said everything I needed to hear. And that was just 23 days ago. Thank you , thank you, thank you. It will never be enough and now I will never be able to pass on those sentiments in person. 

I have known Carol Hills for a quite a few years now as our vet and over the years she has treated numerous family pets and became part of our family safety net. She was always there at times of special need or difficulty and would sort things out for our pets, making us all feel safe, Carol had a special intuition with the animals she cared for, solving their issues in the kindest and most compassionate way. I often bumped into her at Coldfall Wood, she would be standing alone, knowingly waiting for her family's little dog to eventually come back, which it always did! We would discuss living with dogs and good safe places to walk.
This family of humans and pets will really miss her. The Scully family with Cloud and Ollie. ( Lily, Spud, Sky, Jenny, Charlie, Archie, Micha, Precious, Kylie, and Molly whose lives were all the better for Carol Hills. 

My dear friend Carol,
I can’t believe you are no longer amongst us and your beloved family.
You phoned just three weeks ago for a usual hours chat saying how much better you felt and were thinking of going back to work shortly.
We’ve known each other for forty years since meeting at the school gates and shared so many happy times together from children playing together, hospital visits with the boys, rugby tours, chess, yoga and coming over afterwards to ours for one of Brian’s delicious curries.
We celebrated our children’s weddings together.
We even played tennis doubles badly....... roaring with laughter.
Not many people know this. Just as well.
And as for Tony’s legendary Sunday roast barbecue...... with constant open house.
Your qualities as a friend and as a Human Being are too many to mention.
It’s taken me some time to be able to write this as I see your wicked smile, raised eyebrows and laughter.
So many treasured shared times.
Now out of pain. But always in our hearts.

Dear Mrs Hill,
I met you as a work experience student at when I was just 14. You very kindly welcomed me into your consult room. I had wanted to be a vet from age of 4 and you changed my life by giving me the opportunity to see practice with you. Now over 20 years later I am a vet and still think of things I learnt from you. From your life experience you passed on many pieces of wisdom that cannot be learnt at university or from a textbook. To be a vet like you with your knowledge, clinical expertise and above all kindness was my aim then and still is.
Thank you for everything
Anna

Dear Mrs Hill,

I'm sorry, I always behaved badly when I came to see you, but I'm enormously grateful for all you did for me, with my poorly eyes, etc. My mum (Sue Roach/Freeman) wanted you to live longer than she did so that she could bring all of us to you. You've been an important part of our family's life and well-being for over 30 years. Thank you for everything.

Rest in peace. Biffa and all my predecessors.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Carol
Hill what a wonderful vet she was. She was great with us and our various cats over the years and she completely understood that bond we have with them. Sincerest condolences to her family and colleague; such a big loss. Her legacy is great.

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Carol Hill. The best vet ever. She totally understood our cats and our concerns and always went the extra mile to give the best treatment. Her care for animals and their humans was extraordinary. Our condolences to her family and loved ones.

I have such fond and treasured memories of Carol and ‘the Hills’ from a happy childhood in Muswell Hill: our families spent many fun hours/ days/ weekends together at school activities, rugby, chess, down at the ‘Rec, swimming, ice-skating and just hanging out at each other’s houses... Such a lovely, welcoming, fun and positive person, Carol was always at the heart of everything with a fantastic smile and a tray of meringues or fairy cakes! Sending much love to Tony and the family. Trilby xxx

So sad to hear the news of Mrs Hill we have truly lost a legend. She helped keep my Springer Spaniel Lara going for about 4 years with diabetes. She taught me so much about a diabetic dog. When Lara was going blind she said that won’t be a problem she not going to read any books to which we both laughed. I would phone Mrs Hill if Lara wasn’t well give her the reading and she would tell me what to adjust the insulin too or not to give her the insulin. When Lara had to go to sleep we sat on the floor with her i cried but we sat their with her for about a hour & talked and laughed about Lara . Mrs Hill was so understanding & compassionate . Condolences to all Mrs Hills family and Colleagues at the practice. R.I.P Mrs Hill

I don't really know how to start..what to say..Carol came into my life when I was 16 years old. I am 67 now so that's along time..a lot of memories. Through all that long time Carol was with me.She was the first person outside of family that I told I was pregnant..I was 20years old..unmarried..and a bit of a "black sheep ..it was 1973..so..she was the ONLY person..first word she said..CONGRATULATIONS!!..The first present my baby got was a fluffy chick for her pram..from Auntie Carol. and immediately my baby..my Claire became a Hill.How blessed and privileged were were..(I still have the chick)..Carol was Claire's godmother.."fairy God mother "as my dad called her..and Claire still calls her..And that's the thing..Carol crossed boundaries with my dad..not an easy man in a lot of ways..but when my mum died suddenly..at 57..me 24 ...claire 3..Carol took my dad into her special aura of love..and of course softened and soothed his soul..too too much to say..convey..When MY baby had Her baby..precious Luke.
Carol was His Auntie Carol..one of the Hills
All I know is that it is far far too huge for me to process that this bright strong constant force of love and strength has left us.Sarah..Peter..Fiona..I've known you all your lives..and I can't imagine what pain you are all feeling..I love you all so so much..thank you for sharing your mum with me and MY babies

A truly wonderful kind lady so caring towards us owners and so understanding of the importance of the animals she cared for to us. She was always so gentle with our cats and somehow they always knew they were in the right hands. Will always be grateful to Mrs Hill and all at Hills vets for being there at some of the scariest and saddest times of our lives. Sending love and condolences to all her family and those who knew and loved her. xxxxx

Carol, was a regular at the Saturday Gospel Oak yoga class. She was a dedicated practitioner and brought warmth, steadiness and a lightness of spirit to the classes. She will be much missed.

Carol Hill was a shining light.


Our little Boston Terrier Roxy was diagnosed with a brain disease that devastated the whole family, Carol was there to guide and support us through this extremely difficult time even out of hours Carol would call us to offer advice and check on our little Roxy’s wellbeing.


Carol was warm and showed empathy, a very sincere person and it clearly showed that for her it was more than just a job, we will never forget Carol and know that she will be sorely missed by all.


Where ever you may be, your light will be shinning very bright.

 
We thank you so much for all you done for us.


Marie & Vince Cook

Carol and Tony became our neighbour at 98 Blake Road back in 1970 or 1971 (I cannot remember which) when I was a teenager. Carol very quickly became my mother's best friend for the rest of Mum's life. My mother Joan was welcomed so generously into being a big part of Carol's extended Hill family. When our old cat became ill and eventually died in 1977 I know Carol went out of her way to help as a friend as well as a vet and found us two new cats Bella and Donna. After Carol and the Hill family moved to Grove Avenue she came round to see Mum at least once a week for so many years. Carol was so easy to talk to and gave you such good advice almost without realising that was what she was doing. Mum and Carol made so many trips to their shared passions of cinema, theatre and being involved with children and younger people. Carol's ability to relate to all age ranges was truly exceptional. When Mum became ill with Alzheimers and I gave up work to look after Mum, Carol was a fount of advice and wisdom in helping me look after Mum. I looked forward very much to the weekly phone calls over so many years. She was incredible in giving me a break once a week to allow me to go to football (Spurs) and call in on Mum as well as being Granny to her many grandchildren. Frankly I do not know how she managed to multi task so successfully. Carol's cakes and as a host for roast dinners at Christmas time were unparalleled. . Carol was a fantastic neighbour, vet and friend to me and Mum as indeed are all the Hill family. I have found it very difficult to put into words what I feel about Carol. So I will just finish by saying I cherished every moment of my time with Carol and am sure her family will carry on her fantastic legacy.

I was so sad to hear the news about Mrs Hill. We have used Hill's veterinary surgery in Crouch End for all our dogs. Our memories are mainly around when it was time for our dogs to cross over that Rainbow Bridge. Rather than make our dogs scared by coming into the surgery, Mrs Hill showed great empathy and compassion and would deliver that final injection with our dogs in the boot of our car. Helped keep them calm. Helped us keep our grief private. Such a lovely and kind lady. Such a huge loss. Sending our deepest condolences to Mrs Hill's family. Love from The Goddard Family.

It's taken me 3 days to write on here and i still don't know what to say.
Carol was the most wonderful woman.
A fantastic vet and boss.  I felt so very lucky to have worked for her.

I can't imagine the loss that you must all be feeling. 
She was the kind mum that i could only of dreamed of having.
Sleep well Carol, the world is a poorer place without you in it. 

So sorry for your loss. Carol and the team she built diagnosed my cat and cared for him for many years to the end of his life. This was many years ago now but I still think of her fondly and I’m very grateful for her service to me, my cat and to her community. It is clear she was very well loved and respected not just by me but by everyone around her. I send my love to her colleagues, friends and family x

Sadly missed. Fondly remembered. A life well lived, indeed! R.I.P

I joined Hill’s Practice in 1990 and always tried to book in with Carol (Mrs) Hill. She looked after my three cats and more recently my dog, Bella. Her warmth, kindness and generosity of heart and mind was so special. She was so much a part of what makes living here so wonderful.  I returned to Crouch End after a period of absence a few years ago and in my first conversation with her told her she was a legend!
RIP dear, dear Mrs Hill.
You will be sorely missed.

A wonderful lady
So kind and caring.
Every time I had a reason to visit her with my pets I was put at ease. My current Westie really loved her and would refuse to leave her surgery without a ‘Thrive’ treat.
Carol was the BEST VET IN THE WORLD.
I will miss her warm welcome.
God bless , rest in peace you beautiful lady xx

I have a vivid memories of Mrs Hill on the floor talking to Buddy our dog persuading him to let her look down his ears. She saw him almost every week for about a year and he loved her, always coming in with his tail wagging. She was a wonderful vet and her kindness and compassion shone through. We will miss her so much
Judy Tony and Buddy

Carol Hill came highly recommended over 30 years ago from my Aunty Flo She used to travel on the bus from Tufnell Park with her cats.
Carol Hill made you feel so welcome and gave such great care, sound advise and listened. She made heart wrenching decisions bearable with her kindness.
She was also the only vet who won over a very difficult Manchester terrier.
I thank you and feel it was a privilege to have known you.
I send my condolences to your family. We will really miss you.
Love Rachel and Phil
Dogs Leo and Alfie

We moved to this area 33 years ago and signed up at Hill's vet practice. Over the years Carol has helped and advised us in the most sensitive of moments. Carol was an amazing, caring and compassionate woman and vet. Her passing is an enormous loss to not only us pet owners but to the community as a whole. Thank you Carol for everything, we will miss you so very much.
With love from the Sly family
(and a special thank you from Smartie, Humbug, Rolo, Buttons, Liquorice, Bandit, Rocky, Skittles, Jaffa and Echo)

Carol was a compassionate vet for both the animals she treated and their owners. Will be sadly missed. Condolences to her family.

I first met Carol with our wedding present kittens 35 years ago. Since then, she has knowledgeably and sympathetically treated all our cats and dogs with her usual common sense often administered from floor level. So sorry for you Fiona, family, Anita and Hill's.

So sad - Mrs Hill looked after our cats, one for almost 23 years. She and her practice were second to none and a legend of vet practice in our neighborhood. She will be sadly missed

I was absolutely devastated to hear that Mrs. Hill has passed. My heart goes out to Mr Hill, Fiona, Anita and everyone at Hill’s. I’ve been bringing my cats to Mrs. Hill for almost 35 years. She managed to keep them all going to grand old ages despite many illnesses. I always thought of her as a 'hands-on country vet' who gently cared for animals and humans alike. She always had time to answer any questions despite having a waiting room full of clients. I had to return to the USA for three years with my gang of cats in tow. One of the people I missed the most was Mrs. Hill! I could not find another vet like her. She was a very special person and will be sorely missed.

We were so incredibly sad to hear of Carol Hills untimely passing. What a wonderful woman, what a fantastic vet. How lucky we were to have had her looking after all our pets for over thirty years. We will never forget her. Sending our deepest sympathies to all her family and friends at this time. Rest in Peace Mrs Hill.

Oh, what are we all going to do without wonderful Carol? This is the most devastating news that so very many people were hoping would never happen. We were all so shocked to hear that someone so full of life and energy could become ill like that-it did not seem possible and so many tears were cried but we hoped it would all be ok.

I knew Carol for around 30 years and she was just always there with her indomitable good spirit and common sense with a big helping of great humour on the side! Nothing was ever too much. She was such a huge support over the years with all my rescue animals which amounted to 100s as well as my own beloveds. She saw them come into our lives and and she compassionately and calmly helped us say goodbye. She could make any heartbreaking situation be the best it could possibly be and that is how she always was in life-the best she could possibly be. ❤️

My heartfelt condolences to Fiona and the family, the surgery family and all her many many friends. We will all miss her terribly. ❤️

Mrs Hill was our vet for many many years. More years than I care to remember. She was truly a wonderful vet and human. it was clear that she loved the animals under her care. Without her loving care many pets would have not had such a wonderful life. Without Mrs Hill we would not have our beloved dog Russet who has made such a difference in my life. Mrs Hill would go the extra mile even if that meant visiting patients home because they were too scared to travel by car or bus. She was truly a legend of London and will be sorely missed.  Mrs Hill will always be the animals hero. May she rest in peace and thanks for all the loving care you have provided to my countless animals companions

A warm person and a wonderful vet with tremendous empathy for both animals and people.

Devastated to hear the incredibly upsetting news about Mrs Hill. She was the best vet ever, always gave wonderful advice with a dash of humour and compassion. I will never forget her wonderful care of Bluey and latterly Pepper, she will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with her family at this very, very sad time.

I was gutted to hear of her passing. I will not only remember the help she gave on our animals but the fantastic meringues she used to make when we were small. A family friend and godmother. Rest in peace.

My very dear and old friend was so special, knowing her pre children, we had so many laughs, we even learnt to swim together. I could always talk to her about anything, we had so many laughs, now she is at rest, I can only cry for my dear and lovely friend who I will never see again

I was lucky enough to be another of the stray Kiwis that Carol welcomed into her home when I first moved to London.

I’ll never forget her warmth and kindness in taking me in and making me feel cared for and welcome. From the many Chinese Fridays and Sunday roasts to spending Christmas with the family and being included on a family holiday to Cheddar gorge, her generosity and friendship meant so much to me especially when I was new to London and feeling lonely. I feel so lucky to have known Carol and am so sad that she’s no longer buzzing around Muswell Hill spreading her particular kind of Carol magic to those who come into her life.

My love and thoughts are with Tony, Fiona, Sarah, Peter and the family xx

Where do I start to explain how much I will miss her. She looked after all the animals and humans in her care with compassion, humanity and humour. She had the ability to compound your belief that your pet was as unique and special as you believed them to be. She has a place in my heart forever, my sympathies to her family, colleagues, friends and all of us who will miss her. RIP and thank you ❤️

Carol has looked after all my cats for 30 years since I was 6 years old with the utmost love and understanding for every one of them as individuals. The last time I saw her was last summer, when a friend and former staff member patched together her number from memory to let her know I was looking for an out of hours vet when my beloved 18 year old boy had suddenly rapidly declined on a Saturday night. She rang me immediately, without question came straight round (trusting the care I had taken over the pandemic) and he was able to peacefully leave us in his favourite place, snuggling on my chest at home. It doesn’t bear thinking about how this would have gone for him, and so many she’s done the same for before him, not to mention their owners, without this magical woman. She understood that pets are as much our family as people, and with her wonderful lifelong care she truly was part of ours too.

50 years ago we were regulars at Tony and Carol Hills' place with our cats and those of other people! for 20 years they were our vets until our last cat died. They were truly wonderful wonderful vets who could strike up a rapport with any animal, no matter how wild or flighty or difficult. They were wonderful vets and wonderfully kind people. I will never forget coming and seeing them operating on a dog with the three children sitting round, watching. We haven't had any animals for 30 years but still remember them well and, if we ever get another pet, would certainly come back to the surgery, expecting that it will operate along the same wonderful lines as it is still in the family. So so sorry to hear of the passing of Carol - too young, too young.

Where to start...? I've been taking my animal pals to Carol since 1978. I think that must have been quite soon after the Hills opened their practice. Many house moves later, I now live far from Crouch End, but I wouldn't consider taking my animals anywhere else, and I've always booked to see Carol if possible. She is (I can't say 'was' ) quite simply, extraordinary. Her ability to connect with every animal, as a unique individual, was incredible, and beautiful to witness. She managed to combine wonderful warmth and reassurance, with total professionalism, and was somehow able to convey both good and bad news with love, empathy and practicality. Over the years I grew to love her, and I am devastated beyond measure that she is no longer with us. I have a strong belief that we continue life after our time on earth is complete, behind a veil that we who are still on earth cannot see, and I feel certain beyond all shadow of a doubt that Carol will soon be busy, if she's not already, helping the animal souls who have left this earth! My heart goes out to all her family, friends and colleagues; if I am finding her passing so difficult to bear, I cannot imagine how they are coping. Much love to you all. ❤