Dog & Cat Vets in Kent

Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital is part of CVS (UK) Limited and is accredited as an RCVS Veterinary Hospital (including RCVS Emergency Services Clinic) as well as a Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold). The website describes broad first-opinion care plus multiple referral services (including cardiology, internal medicine, orthopaedics and keyhole/laparoscopic surgery), supported by in-house lab work and imaging (X‑ray, ultrasound). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Out-of-hours emergency care where pets stayed in for monitoring and had diagnostics such as scans, bloods and biopsies with step-by-step updates. - Clear discussion of options (including at least one account of a vet referring a case elsewhere when another practice’s facilities were better). - A recurring cost/charging tension: several 5-star reviews focus on outcomes and communication, while multiple 1-star reviews describe feeling bills were high, tests were excessive, or care was limited by ability to pay.

Putlands Veterinary Surgery has been established since 1977 and treats a wide mix of animals (pets as well as horses and farm animals). The practice lists routine vaccinations, surgical consultations, and an on-site dispensary, and says it offers 24-hour access to emergency care via out-of-hours service providers. Recent reviews repeatedly mention reception fitting in same-day appointments (including for a poorly bantam chicken and for ducks), and thoughtful gestures around end-of-life care (a handwritten condolence card with paw prints). A small number of reviews raise concerns about non-clinical issues (a claimed parking incident) and about a guinea pig consultation where the owner felt an obvious issue (sore feet/“bumblefoot”) wasn’t checked despite a £80 bill and discussion of a ~£360 anaesthetised dental procedure.

Coastal Vets is described in recent reviews as a modern, calm-feeling practice with practical steps to reduce pet stress—one reviewer notes separate waiting areas for dogs and cats. Owners mention both routine and more involved care, including a nail trim for an extremely nervous dog (with medication offered) and a major dental case involving extraction of 16 teeth after an accident. Several reviews centre on vet Violeta, with owners crediting her with clear expertise in complex cases, including situations where they felt previous vets had misdiagnosed problems.

Elands Veterinary Clinic has been operating since the 1980s and describes purpose-built facilities with “state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment” on its website. Services explicitly referenced include routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping) and dentistry, with reviewers specifically mentioning cat tooth extraction and follow-up rechecks. Clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility. Ownership is a decision point: one reviewer says the practice “is no longer the family run practice” and has become part of VetPartners Practices, which they associate with higher fees and a change in service. Reviews overall are mostly very positive about vets/nurses and day-to-day care, but several recent 1-star reviews describe problems with front-desk/management communication and how an emergency or dental case was handled.

Eureka Veterinary Centre is a small-practice setup that treats a range of common pets (including dogs, cats and small furries such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters). The clinic also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and promotes a Pet Health Club / PHC Plus style plan; the website states that out‑of‑hours/referral consultations aren’t included but are discounted for PHC Plus members. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Clear explanations and flexibility in communication (including accommodating a client who needs alternative communication and extra explanations). - Low-stress handling for nervous pets, including a rescue dog with Addison’s disease mentioned as being well-supported through a recent crisis. - A generally welcoming, long-term client experience (several reviewers mention staying for years), alongside a minority of reviews raising concerns about costs and payment timing, including at end-of-life.

Tonbridge Veterinary Surgery appears to operate as part of the Meopham Vets group (the website references the “Meopham site” as the hospital base). The practice is set up for routine care (vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics) as well as more advanced diagnostics and procedures (CT scanning, endoscopy, orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic spays). From the latest reviews, owners most often highlight practical, day-to-day touches: staff giving advice over the phone without pushing an appointment, free socialisation visits/sessions for puppies and nervous dogs, and structured support through a pet health club/plan (including reminder texts for due treatments). The clinic also offers on-site grooming, which multiple reviewers mention alongside veterinary care.

Companion Care (Chatham) Ltd operates as a locally owned Vets for Pets practice. Based on the practice website, it’s set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery (including an operating theatre, isolation unit, hospital ward, ultrasound and digital x‑ray), and it also states it accepts referrals from other veterinary practices for advanced services. Recent reviews give concrete examples of dental work (upper canine extractions with pain relief before discharge) and medical workups involving multiple tests; owners also describe staff helping with direct insurance claims. Feedback is mixed on front-desk experience: several reviews praise reception staff (by name), while another reports being treated rudely and feeling pressured into testing.

Medivet Folkestone Sandgate is part of the Medivet group (previously known as Anna House Veterinary Clinic). The practice is set up for routine care and in‑house diagnostics, with facilities listed including an in‑house laboratory, ultrasound and X‑rays, and it treats cats, dogs and rabbits. Recent reviews describe both planned care (annual check-ups, neutering) and urgent situations (e.g., chocolate ingestion) being handled promptly, with some owners also noting follow-up communication such as a vet calling in the evening with test results. A minority note staffing/continuity issues (seeing a different vet over time), and there is also a recent 1‑star review without written detail.

Broadway Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice and says it treats small animals beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and reptiles). For urgent problems outside normal hours, the practice states it contracts with VetsNow for out-of-hours care (24/7, 365 days a year). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - A purpose-built practice with “great facilities”. - Clear updates during treatment (one owner said they were kept informed of their dog’s progress). - Unhurried consultations and follow-up information (a vet called back with advice, didn’t pressure the owner to attend, then followed up by email after the visit). - Support in end-of-life care, including staff being described as very supportive during euthanasia. One recent reviewer reported a problem with WhatsApp messaging for repeat prescriptions (the number provided was “not recognised by WhatsApp”).

Medivet BearstedBearsted Veterinary Surgery is part of the Medivet group (400+ practices and 27 24-hour centres). Based on the information available, the practice appears geared towards routine ongoing care alongside support for more serious ongoing problems, with owners mentioning long-term care for individual pets over many years and “two major problems” being managed for one dog. Concrete specifics mentioned include: - A nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am) with access to round-the-clock care at one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres (as stated on the Medivet site). - The practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility (structured clinic data). - Some owners describe staff physically greeting/handling pets on arrival (e.g., “rush to hold him when we arrive” for a chihuahua). - Reviews conflict on admin reliability: several describe helpful rebooking and kindness, while one review reports delays and an incorrect prescription.