Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Vintage Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent clinic (not part of a named corporate group). The website highlights an in‑house laboratory and lists surgery types including BOAS and C‑sections, and recent reviews strongly echo that it’s set up for breeding/reproductive work and surgical care as well as ongoing support. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Planned C‑section support with timing and outcomes discussed (“timed everything perfectly” and both mum and puppy doing well). - Neutering/spay procedures described as going smoothly. - Overnight care for a cat after a road traffic accident, with the owner contrasting this with other vets advising euthanasia. - Follow-up and ongoing help, including “non stop help along the way” for raising pups and “exemplary follow up care” after stitches under anaesthesia. ## Services From the clinic website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - Routine health checks - Vaccinations (including pups being “checked” and “jabbed”) - Dental care (listed on the website) - Surgery, with specific procedures named on the website: BOAS, C‑sections, neutering/castration, cherry eye, and orthopaedic surgery - Anaesthesia for wound repair (stitches to a deep paw gash mentioned in a review) - Overnight hospitalisation/care (cat kept overnight after being hit by a car, per review) - Microchipping and passport paperwork stamping/signing (requested for a foal, per review) - Emergency care: the website states the clinic is open 24/7, indicating emergency provision - In-house laboratory (listed facility on the website) ## People - Dr. John / John Alexander / “Johnny” (named in multiple reviews): owners describe him being involved in C‑section care, end-of-life care, and anaesthesia and stitching for injuries, with repeated mentions of clear support “the whole way through” and strong follow-up after procedures. - Saba (named in one review): highlighted for providing ongoing help and support to owners of English Bulldogs. - Front desk staff are mentioned in one review for helping calm a nervous dog while the owner arranged transport. ## Reviews 4.9 stars from 86 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Breeding/reproductive work comes up repeatedly, particularly C‑sections, with owners describing good outcomes for both dam and puppies and careful timing. - Surgical and urgent care stories include smooth spays and injury treatment under anaesthetic, plus overnight care for a cat after an accident. - Ongoing support and follow-up are specifically mentioned (help while raising pups; follow-up care after stitches). - Pricing fairness is a recurring theme, with multiple owners contrasting costs with other practices and describing charges as “fair” or an “excellent price” (without specific figures).
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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery is independently owned by DNA Vetcare. The practice presents itself as a general veterinary clinic offering “Surgery & Medicine”, preventative care, health checks/clinics, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe unhurried consultations with clear explanations and follow-up, including one account of a vet phoning personally in the evening to give updates during a two‑week period of tests and treatment. Reviews mention care for cats (including a fractured foot and long-term illness support), dogs (including eye ulcer treatment in French Bulldogs), and small pets (a guinea pig), as well as same‑day attention for a dog that “wasn’t quite right” on a Saturday morning.
Canterbury Veterinary Surgery is independently owned by DNA Vetcare. The practice presents itself as a general veterinary clinic offering “Surgery & Medicine”, preventative care, health checks/clinics, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe unhurried consultations with clear explanations and follow-up, including one account of a vet phoning personally in the evening to give updates during a two‑week period of tests and treatment. Reviews mention care for cats (including a fractured foot and long-term illness support), dogs (including eye ulcer treatment in French Bulldogs), and small pets (a guinea pig), as well as same‑day attention for a dog that “wasn’t quite right” on a Saturday morning.
Medivet Edenbridge / Lingfield Lodge Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (long-term clients note it joined Medivet, and one review mentions the online interface feels “klunky” but says care hasn’t changed). Based on the information available, the practice appears set up primarily for small animal care, with reviews specifically describing dental work and routine health assessments. Owners also mention practical, decision-relevant behaviours such as taking time to answer questions (including for a very pregnant cat) and pets appearing calm and relaxed during visits (noted by an owner of a nervous-sensitive breed).
Medivet Edenbridge / Lingfield Lodge Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (long-term clients note it joined Medivet, and one review mentions the online interface feels “klunky” but says care hasn’t changed). Based on the information available, the practice appears set up primarily for small animal care, with reviews specifically describing dental work and routine health assessments. Owners also mention practical, decision-relevant behaviours such as taking time to answer questions (including for a very pregnant cat) and pets appearing calm and relaxed during visits (noted by an owner of a nervous-sensitive breed).
Swaleside Veterinary Surgery
Sittingbourne
Our Score (94/100)
Swaleside Veterinary Surgery describes itself as independently owned and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group. The clinic is set up for general practice care with in-house diagnostics (digital x-ray and in-house laboratory testing) plus surgical and dental facilities. Recent reviews repeatedly mention thorough explanations and time to discuss options (including not feeling pushed into treatments), day-care/hospitalisation where pets are returned “relaxed and happy,” and ongoing management of longer-term problems like pain and mobility issues.
Swaleside Veterinary Surgery describes itself as independently owned and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group. The clinic is set up for general practice care with in-house diagnostics (digital x-ray and in-house laboratory testing) plus surgical and dental facilities. Recent reviews repeatedly mention thorough explanations and time to discuss options (including not feeling pushed into treatments), day-care/hospitalisation where pets are returned “relaxed and happy,” and ongoing management of longer-term problems like pain and mobility issues.
Our Score (94/100)
Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices, including 27 24‑hour centres). From the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus urgent same‑day problems, with owners repeatedly describing clear explanations of treatment choices and costs. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Urgent appointments arranged for a dog that became very unwell, with owners kept informed throughout (including multiple urgent visits during the same stay). - Follow‑up arranged as soon as the next day to reassess progress after starting medication. - A specific “foreign body” case: removal/treatment of a barbed grass seed lodged in a dog’s ear, described as calm and swift. - Several owners mention being walked through treatment options and prices without feeling pressured into a particular route.
Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices, including 27 24‑hour centres). From the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus urgent same‑day problems, with owners repeatedly describing clear explanations of treatment choices and costs. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Urgent appointments arranged for a dog that became very unwell, with owners kept informed throughout (including multiple urgent visits during the same stay). - Follow‑up arranged as soon as the next day to reassess progress after starting medication. - A specific “foreign body” case: removal/treatment of a barbed grass seed lodged in a dog’s ear, described as calm and swift. - Several owners mention being walked through treatment options and prices without feeling pressured into a particular route.
Medivet Willesborough - Peter Edgar Vets is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for routine care (annual check-ups and vaccinations) as well as urgent decision-making, with reviews describing rapid organisation of same-day specialist referral for a suspected slipped disc. Owners also mention support with chronic/complex cases (for example, a dog with heart problems) and treatment that includes medication plans and strict rest instructions after referral. A named vet, Brian, is repeatedly highlighted for taking time to explain conditions and for supporting owners through end-of-life decisions and new pet introductions.
Medivet Willesborough - Peter Edgar Vets is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for routine care (annual check-ups and vaccinations) as well as urgent decision-making, with reviews describing rapid organisation of same-day specialist referral for a suspected slipped disc. Owners also mention support with chronic/complex cases (for example, a dog with heart problems) and treatment that includes medication plans and strict rest instructions after referral. A named vet, Brian, is repeatedly highlighted for taking time to explain conditions and for supporting owners through end-of-life decisions and new pet introductions.
Swale Barn Vets
Faversham
Our Score (93/100)
Swale Barn Vets is a veterinary practice that’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention surgical and medical care ranging from laparoscopic spays to urgent internal-medicine problems, with specific comments about fast turnaround on diagnostics (blood tests “in a couple of hours”) and attentive peri- and post-operative support. Owners also mention being seen “right away” for an unwell cat, and one reviewer highlights access to CT imaging through external imaging providers.
Swale Barn Vets is a veterinary practice that’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention surgical and medical care ranging from laparoscopic spays to urgent internal-medicine problems, with specific comments about fast turnaround on diagnostics (blood tests “in a couple of hours”) and attentive peri- and post-operative support. Owners also mention being seen “right away” for an unwell cat, and one reviewer highlights access to CT imaging through external imaging providers.
Beacon View Vets
Sandwich
Our Score (93/100)
Beacon View Vets is described on its website as an independent practice, and it emphasises a Fear Free certified environment with Cat Friendly and Dog Friendly accreditations. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more advanced investigations/procedures, with services listed such as CT scans and keyhole surgery, alongside dentistry and endoscopy. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention: - Longer, unhurried consultations where vets explain conditions and options in detail and answer questions without rushing. - Proactive follow-up and communication, including vets returning calls and keeping owners updated during investigations. - Stress-reducing handling and facilities, including giving anxious pets time/space to settle, vets getting down to the pet’s level, a calm waiting area with a separate cat section, and consult rooms described as having sofas. - Cost transparency, with one owner noting costs are discussed upfront and a full price breakdown is emailed after visits, and that a price list is available on the website.
Beacon View Vets is described on its website as an independent practice, and it emphasises a Fear Free certified environment with Cat Friendly and Dog Friendly accreditations. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more advanced investigations/procedures, with services listed such as CT scans and keyhole surgery, alongside dentistry and endoscopy. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention: - Longer, unhurried consultations where vets explain conditions and options in detail and answer questions without rushing. - Proactive follow-up and communication, including vets returning calls and keeping owners updated during investigations. - Stress-reducing handling and facilities, including giving anxious pets time/space to settle, vets getting down to the pet’s level, a calm waiting area with a separate cat section, and consult rooms described as having sofas. - Cost transparency, with one owner noting costs are discussed upfront and a full price breakdown is emailed after visits, and that a price list is available on the website.
Maidstone Vets4Pets Ltd
Maidstone
Our Score (93/100)
Maidstone Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (not an independent clinic). Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine and ongoing pet healthcare (including a paid plan that covers preventative care) as well as some day-admission procedures and end-of-life care. Owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options and answer questions, and there are several specific examples of aftercare/compassion touches—such as sending a sympathy card and “forget-me-not” seeds after a pet was put to sleep. Reviews also include a couple of serious complaints: one about being advised to put a stray cat back outside rather than bring it in, and another about an admin error with a care plan that delayed access to an included blood test.
Maidstone Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (not an independent clinic). Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine and ongoing pet healthcare (including a paid plan that covers preventative care) as well as some day-admission procedures and end-of-life care. Owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options and answer questions, and there are several specific examples of aftercare/compassion touches—such as sending a sympathy card and “forget-me-not” seeds after a pet was put to sleep. Reviews also include a couple of serious complaints: one about being advised to put a stray cat back outside rather than bring it in, and another about an admin error with a care plan that delayed access to an included blood test.
The Meopham Veterinary Hospital
Gravesend
Our Score (93/100)
The Meopham Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS certified Veterinary Hospital with a 24-hour emergency service and nursing staff on-site 24/7 for in-patients (365 days a year). Based on its stated facilities and recent client experiences, it’s set up for both routine care (consultations, vaccinations, microchipping) and complex referral-style work (CT scanning, ophthalmology and other surgery), alongside rehabilitation services (hydrotherapy/physiotherapy) and an in-house groomer. Recent reviews repeatedly mention: - being seen overnight for urgent problems, including pregnancy/whelping complications - referral diagnostics such as CT scans, with cases fitted in as emergencies when a pet worsened - ophthalmology/eye surgery (including entropion correction in a young puppy) - a separate grooming service that clients describe as friendly and helpful
The Meopham Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS certified Veterinary Hospital with a 24-hour emergency service and nursing staff on-site 24/7 for in-patients (365 days a year). Based on its stated facilities and recent client experiences, it’s set up for both routine care (consultations, vaccinations, microchipping) and complex referral-style work (CT scanning, ophthalmology and other surgery), alongside rehabilitation services (hydrotherapy/physiotherapy) and an in-house groomer. Recent reviews repeatedly mention: - being seen overnight for urgent problems, including pregnancy/whelping complications - referral diagnostics such as CT scans, with cases fitted in as emergencies when a pet worsened - ophthalmology/eye surgery (including entropion correction in a young puppy) - a separate grooming service that clients describe as friendly and helpful