Dog & Cat Vets in Kent

Briar House Veterinary Surgery in Broadstairs is part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group, and its website also says it is independently owned by DNA Vetcare. It provides 24/7 emergency care and inpatient hospitalisation, with owners describing quick after-hours appointments, transfers for overnight care, and regular updates during a stay. The practice covers routine and preventative care as well as surgery and longer-term medical management, and reviews often highlight calm, kind handling of nervous pets.

Swaleside Veterinary Surgery in Sittingbourne describes itself as independently owned and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group. It is set up for general practice care with in-house diagnostics, surgical and dental facilities, plus hospitalisation/day-care support. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, unhurried appointments, and a calm, caring approach with both routine and more complex cases.

Abbeywell Veterinary Clinic in Folkestone, Kent describes itself as an independent practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. It appears set up for routine preventative care alongside travel/admin services such as Animal Health Certificates (AHC), plus general procedures (a cat spay is specifically mentioned). Many owners highlight clear explanations and supportive aftercare, while a smaller number report concerns about cost pressure around advanced diagnostics or missed serious conditions.

• •Owners repeatedly mention a warm, friendly and responsive team, with several describing staff as kind, reassuring and clearly focused on animal welfare. - Good timekeeping and unrushed appointments come up more than once, alongside praise for thorough explanations of treatment, follow-up care and costs. - Reviews suggest the clinic handles anxious pets well, with nervous dogs described as being put at ease and made comfortable during visits.

Medivet Willesborough - Peter Edgar Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears set up for routine care as well as urgent decision-making, with owners describing annual check-ups and vaccinations alongside rapid same-day specialist referral when needed. Reviews also mention support with longer-term or complex problems, including heart disease management and follow-up care after a slipped disc referral.

Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery in Sittingbourne is a small-animal practice established in 1974, treating dogs, cats and rabbits, and it is part of CVS. The clinic is set up for routine and medical care, including consultations, six-month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, surgery and in-house diagnostics such as lab testing, X-ray and ultrasound. It is also an approved veterinary nurse training centre and presents continuity of care as a core part of the practice.

Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group describes itself as an independent veterinary group, established in 2020, with multiple branches. The practice offers routine care such as vaccinations, neutering and dentistry, alongside more complex diagnostics and surgery listed on its website. Owners often mention clear explanations, straightforward cost discussions, online booking, and appointments generally running close to time.

Warren House Veterinary Group – Lordswood Surgery in Chatham is part of Warren House Veterinary Group, a four-practice small-animal group established in 1982, and is within Linnaeus. The practice treats cats, dogs and rabbits, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback consistently highlights prompt appointments, friendly communication, and a calm, reassuring approach with pets and owners.