Emergency Vets in Kent

Companion Care (Ashford) Ltd describes itself as a locally owned Companion Care practice. The website highlights a modern, well‑equipped setup (including an operating theatre, in‑house lab, digital imaging and separate cat/dog waiting areas) and notes emergency cover, with out-of-hours handled by Vets Now Ashford. Recent reviews include detailed accounts of rapid access for an urgent eye problem (seen within ~2 hours, fluorescein stain testing, and a booked follow‑up 2 days later) and peri‑operative updates during a spay (admission-to-discharge updates, including when the pet woke up). One reviewer reports the opposite experience on service consistency, citing late appointments, staff turnover, and a dispute with reception leading to being “cancelled” as a client.

The Shreen Veterinary Group offers routine pet healthcare (consultations, vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, dental care and nail clipping) plus emergency care, and lists support for a range of small pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters. The website also references a Pet Health Club® proactive healthcare plan, and one owner specifically mentions being “on a pet plan” for included treatments. Across the latest reviews, owners most often describe vets who take time to listen and explain options clearly (including “sensible transparent advice”), with one detailed account crediting vet Sophie with finding a medication that significantly improved an older cat’s episodes and day-to-day comfort. A minority of recent reviews raise concerns about practical support and handling: one owner reports no help getting through the door while juggling a pram and large dog, and that a nail clip couldn’t be completed, leaving the dog stressed and the owner advised to continue at home.

Wigmore Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that offers routine appointments (including kitten vaccinations) and is also used by owners for urgent problems and end-of-life care. Based on reviews, people mention getting same-day appointments after calling first thing, minimal waiting, and staff handling difficult situations (injured animals and euthanasia) with clear compassion. The clinic is also described as having “spotless facilities” in a recent vaccination visit.

Margate PDSA Pet Clinic is part of the PDSA charity and is set up to provide free and low‑cost veterinary care for pets in need (including paid treatment at reduced cost, as described by reviewers). In recent reviews, owners mention surgical care with same‑day discharge (“operation… out the same day”), longer-term treatment for conditions like arthritis, and support through complex orthopaedic issues (cruciate ligament injuries) and end‑of‑life care. A minority of feedback raises a practical access issue: one reviewer says they were refused help due to an “out of area” rule.

Sittivets is a veterinary practice that states it is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Based on client reports, it handles a mix of routine care and urgent problems, including spays, nail clips, first puppy/dog check-ups, and treatment for small pets such as guinea pigs and rats. Reviews include examples of prompt same-day attention for an urgent illness (antibiotic injection and take-home medication) and staff being described as thorough during a pet’s first visit. Feedback is mixed on chronic problem management: one owner reports repeated sedated ear cleans and steroids for ongoing ear infections with high per-visit costs and feeling dismissed, while others describe supportive care around surgery and handling anxious pets.

Cinque Ports Veterinary Group offers routine care alongside access to a separate 24/7 emergency provider (Vets Now). From the information available, the practice appears set up for ongoing preventative care (check-ups, boosters, first vaccinations) as well as procedures like dental work, with a strong emphasis in reviews on clear explanations and aftercare. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Being able to get a last‑minute, same‑day appointment for a cat with an urgent problem. - Dental treatment carried out for a senior dog (age 13), with the team talking owners through the anaesthetic and procedure. - Aftercare described as “second to none” (owners say procedures and aftercare were explained so they knew what to expect). - Online appointment booking that allowed an owner to secure a Monday appointment over the weekend.

Elham Valley Referrals is an independent practice focused on veterinary ophthalmology (animal eye conditions), with a stated 24-hour emergency and out-of-hours service for eye cases. Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up for specialist diagnostics and eye surgery rather than routine primary-care work: examples mentioned include cataract surgery and corneal graft procedures. Reviewers repeatedly describe very thorough examinations, and several give outcome-focused updates (for example, an ulcer treated with eye debridement healing fully; cataract surgery leading to improved vision).

Southill Vets Ltd describes itself as a long‑established independent veterinary practice. The website states it provides routine medical and surgical care, plus a 24‑hour emergency service run by its own team for clients. In the latest reviews available to us, owners frequently describe thorough exams and practical treatment plans (for example, a dog assessed for hind‑leg lameness, given a pain‑relief injection and prescribed medication), and at least one account of being seen without an appointment for a minor wound that was cleaned and checked. There is also a serious negative review alleging delayed surgery for a vomiting dog, poor communication afterwards, and concerns around handling of the pet after death, which conflicts with the many positive reports.

Shrubbery Veterinary Centre is an independent veterinary practice (no corporate group mentioned on its website) and says it has been providing veterinary care for over 60 years. The clinic describes itself as well-equipped with a large group of clinicians with different skills, and it is an accredited veterinary nurse training practice. It also states it provides emergency care 7 days a week, 365 days a year. From the latest reviews available, owners describe being told to come straight in for emergencies (including a 16‑week‑old puppy) and mention specific procedures like dental cleaning, possible tooth extractions (later not needed), ear care, and nail/claw clipping. However, there are also serious complaints describing misdiagnosis, conflicting opinions between different vets, and dissatisfaction escalating to referral elsewhere and a disputed bill being passed to a debt collection agency.

Animed Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice established in the 1950s and listed as an RCVS General Practice. The clinic’s own information describes a broad in-house service range (including surgery, dentistry, diagnostics/imaging, and care for some exotic species), with out-of-hours cover provided by MiNightVet Canterbury. From the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe a clean, tidy premises, staff who answer questions clearly, and supportive handling of difficult situations—one client specifically mentions staff sending a sympathy card after euthanasia. A minority view is also present: one recent review says “Would not recommend” without further detail.