Dog & Cat Vets in Kent

Lakeview Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice owned by experienced vets and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group, with RCVS Accreditation. The clinic offers a broad mix of routine and inpatient care, including surgery and medicine, preventative healthcare, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice. Its website states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Briar House Veterinary Surgery.

Vintage Veterinary Practice in Margate offers routine, surgical and emergency veterinary care, with the website stating the practice is open 24/7 and has an in-house laboratory. Services mentioned span everyday checks and vaccinations through to more involved procedures such as C-sections, BOAS, cherry eye, neutering and orthopaedic surgery. Recent feedback is especially positive about calm handling, fast access when pets need help urgently, and strong follow-up support.

Companion Care (Broadstairs) Ltd operates as Vets for Pets Broadstairs and is part of the Vets for Pets group. The practice is set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed including an operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, in-house lab, digital X-ray and ultrasound. Reviews point to both complex urgent treatment and routine procedures, alongside some recent concerns about communication, medication aftercare and bereavement handling.

Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital in Maidstone is part of CVS (UK) Limited. It is an RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital and RCVS Emergency Services Clinic, and is also a Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold). The practice offers broad first-opinion care alongside referral services including cardiology, internal medicine, orthopaedics, and keyhole/laparoscopic surgery, supported by in-house laboratory testing and imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound.

• •Fast emergency response is a repeated theme, with owners describing pets being seen straight away or within minutes after calling. - Compassionate end-of-life care stands out strongly, especially around euthanasia appointments where families felt supported, informed, and not rushed; home euthanasia is also remembered very warmly. - Clear communication and thoughtful handling are mentioned often, including time taken to explain treatment plans, honesty about prognosis, and sensitive handling of anxious pets and worried owners.

• •Many reviewers describe the team as friendly, calm, and reassuring, with especially positive comments about handling nervous dogs gently and helping them settle. - Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during stressful situations, including surgery, and say they feel listened to rather than rushed. - There is strong praise for the whole team across reception, admin, nurses, and vets, with several long-term clients saying the practice knows their animals well and provides good continuity of care.

Medivet Minster in Ramsgate is part of the Medivet group and offers 24/7 emergency care, including overnight emergency cover. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners often praising the team for being friendly, helpful and easy to talk to, especially around routine appointments and repeat prescriptions. Reviews also show some tension around cost, with a small number of complaints about high bills and one repeated allegation about unnecessary diagnostics and poor X-ray interpretation.

Medivet West Kingsdown is part of the Medivet group and offers routine preventative care alongside in-practice diagnostics, including an in-house lab, ultrasound, X-rays and dentistry. The clinic’s own information says it sees cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, avians and reptiles, and also offers nurse clinics and 15-minute consultations. Recent feedback consistently highlights friendly, reassuring handling, thorough check-ups and clear advice, particularly around vaccinations, parasite control and general wellbeing.

Medivet Bearsted is part of the Medivet group and offers routine veterinary care alongside support for longer-term and more serious ongoing health problems. The practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility, and overnight emergencies are handled through Medivet’s network of 24-hour centres. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting caring staff, calm handling of pets and a friendly welcome, though there is one clear complaint about prescription administration.