Dog & Cat Vets in Kent

Companion Care (Folkestone) Ltd operates as a Vets for Pets practice; the website describes it as a locally owned practice and names Dr Cormac Higgins as Practice Owner (Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon). It presents itself as a modern, well-equipped clinic with an in-house lab and pharmacy, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards, plus an isolation unit and operating theatre. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - Routine procedures carried out successfully, including kitten neutering with good healing reported. - Willingness to see unregistered pets for urgent problems (a limping cat was reportedly seen on a Saturday despite not being registered). - A recurring downside around front-desk interactions, with multiple reviewers naming a receptionist (“Linda”) and describing patronising or unhelpful communication. - Conflicting experiences on consistency and costs, including one review alleging unnecessary treatment and another describing inconsistent advice/pricing and being sent elsewhere for a scan.

Metta Pet Clinic appears focused on chronic pain and mobility problems in dogs, using a multimodal approach that can combine hands-on assessment with treatments like acupuncture and herbal medicine. The website describes an “In Depth Chronic Pain Assessment” that includes reviewing prior test results (such as blood tests and radiographs) and developing a plan that covers lifestyle, exercise and environmental changes. In reviews, owners repeatedly describe dogs with arthritis, orthopaedic issues or lameness improving with treatment, and mention practical “homework”/at-home tips alongside clinic sessions. Several reviews also highlight a low-pressure approach—one owner felt Sarah wouldn’t suggest unnecessary referrals and was willing to refer on when it was genuinely needed.

South East Veterinary Referrals is an independent veterinary referral service (not part of a corporate group) operating from a custom-built veterinary hospital. Based on the clinic’s own information, it is set up primarily for referral-level cases, with a stated focus on clear communication and compassionate care during treatment. The website highlights neurology as a specialty area. On Google it has a 5.0★ rating from 2 reviews, though the written feedback available to us is very brief (“Fantastic service”).

Vets Now (Tunbridge Wells) is part of the Vets Now emergency vet group, providing out-of-hours emergency care for dogs, cats and small animals (opened in 2010) and operating as an RCVS accredited Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic (ESC). The website describes a set-up geared to urgent and critical cases, with on-site diagnostics and treatment facilities (including an in-house lab, imaging, an operating theatre, isolation and a hospital ward). From the latest reviews, people most often mention being able to access care overnight (including visits around 1:30–2:00am), clear explanations and updates during an emergency visit, and follow-on communication for the pet’s usual vet (a “thorough write up” mentioned). A recurring downside in reviews is cost, including one report that medication pricing was “nearly 7x” elsewhere, plus mixed experiences around waiting/being acknowledged on arrival.

Essex Vets Rainham is set up for hands-on surgical and procedure work, with recent reviews describing entropion surgery, BOAS surgery, a C‑section, cherry eye help, lump removal, and nail clipping. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Owners mention being offered last‑minute appointments and having a lump removed the next day after assessment. Several reviews describe clear, “straight‑talking” explanations around surgery and aftercare, but there’s also a sharp contrast in experiences with one reviewer describing a distressing conversation about handling a difficult nail clip (“slam… to the ground” or sedate) and another raising concerns about being asked to pay additional consultation fees around a planned C‑section.

Birgit Holistic Vet Ltd presents itself as a holistic veterinary practice offering both complementary and conventional treatments. The website and reviews consistently describe a “treat the whole animal” approach, with owners mentioning detailed consultations that cover overall health and wellbeing (not just the presenting complaint). Reviewers most often describe support for chronic or complex conditions—particularly spinal/back problems—using acupuncture plus Chinese herbs and homeopathy, sometimes alongside or after conventional pain relief. A few owners also mention ongoing support outside appointments, including help with medication orders and a sympathy card after a pet’s death.

Pet Home Farewell provides elective home euthanasia by appointment, focused on helping pets have a calm, peaceful goodbye at home. The website states it is not an emergency service, and directs out-of-hours needs to Vets Now Herne Bay. From the latest reviews available, owners describe a two-step process with sedation, being given privacy while sedation takes effect, and time to be alone with their pet afterwards (with the vet waiting outside). Reviews mention support for both dogs and cats, including consideration for other pets in the home.

Companion Care (Tunbridge Wells) Ltd describes itself as a locally owned practice and states it provides care for dogs and cats, with facilities that support both routine work and more advanced investigations and surgery (including in-house lab testing and imaging such as digital X‑ray and ultrasound). The practice also states out-of-hours care is provided by Vets Now. In the latest reviews available, several owners describe being seen quickly for urgent problems (including being squeezed in between appointments, and being seen within an hour on a Saturday), and praise clear explanations during stressful consultations (e.g., a seizure-like episode and an injured kitten). One written review describes a serious dispute over access to X‑ray images and alleges unprofessional communication; this conflicts with other reviews that describe supportive, thorough care.

Medway City Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice established in 1988, with on-site imaging (X‑ray and ultrasound) and an in-house lab, plus RCVS General Practice status and Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation. The clinic appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics) and a wider range of medical/surgical work, including soft-tissue surgery and referral services (cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine). From the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed: some owners describe urgent same-day help without calling ahead and strong post-op aftercare (including a puppy being settled with reception staff after an operation), while others report serious concerns about a vet being “vague” or not examining/testing adequately, and one mentions difficulty pre-booking appointments.

Wellpets Vets Kent appears to be part of the wider Wellpets group (as presented on its website, which references multiple Wellpets branches) rather than a single independent practice. The website highlights an Out of Hours Service, diagnostic services, nurse clinics, and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Recent reviews describe routine care such as cat vaccinations (including a follow-up jab booked three weeks later) and dog booster injections, plus a thorough, gentle exam for a dog’s injury. Feedback is mixed: several owners describe staff taking time to settle nervous pets, while one recent reviewer says they would go elsewhere if they want a vet that “truly cares”.