Best Vets in Kent

- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as kind, understanding, friendly and professional. - Communication is a repeated strength: reviewers mention being kept updated through treatment and being given clear choices about next steps. - Reviews highlight support in difficult situations, including compassionate end-of-life care and fitting urgent cases in at short notice.

Broadway Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice in Herne Bay, treating small animals beyond cats and dogs, including rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and reptiles. For urgent problems outside normal hours, the practice says it uses VetsNow for out-of-hours care, 24/7 all year round. Recent feedback often highlights the purpose-built practice, clear communication, and supportive care during difficult end-of-life decisions.

Animal House Veterinary Services (Deal) Ltd says it is independently owned and has been established since 2007, caring for more than 5,000 families. Its website lists in-house diagnostics and surgical facilities including X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray, a full in-house laboratory, modern surgical equipment, isolation facilities and cat-friendly areas. For urgent questions outside appointments, it also offers 24/7 vet guidance through VidiVet.

- Owners regularly describe friendly, compassionate staff from reception through to the clinical team, with several saying visits feel welcoming rather than stressful. - A recurring theme is clear, unhurried explanations, with vets taking time to examine pets thoroughly, discuss options, and answer questions. - Several reviews highlight the practice’s handling of reactive, anxious, or vet-stressed pets, including allowing space to settle and making visits feel safe.

Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic in Ashford is part of the Medivet group. It appears set up for routine care, surgery and urgent same-day problems, with access to emergency care through Medivet’s 24-hour centres. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, kind handling of nervous pets and a calm, professional approach.

Medivet Edenbridge / Lingfield Lodge Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group and appears focused mainly on small animal care. It offers routine and preventive veterinary care alongside dental work, with access to 24-hour emergency care through one of Medivet’s emergency centres. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with long-standing clients describing friendly service, clear communication and calm handling of pets.

Canterbury Veterinary Surgery is independently owned by DNA Vetcare and operates as a general veterinary clinic in Canterbury. The practice offers surgery and medicine, preventative care, health checks and clinics, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm, caring appointments, clear explanations, and strong follow-up during both routine and more complex cases.

- Reviews consistently describe a friendly, welcoming team, including helpful reception staff. - Rabbit care stands out, with specific praise for surgery aftercare, advice, and support from Kim and Liz. - One detailed review highlights especially compassionate euthanasia care for a hamster, including keepsakes and a later condolence card for a child.