Best Vets in Kent

Medway Park Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe support with end‑of‑life euthanasia (“calm and peaceful”), ongoing management of complex chronic conditions in cats (diabetes with later concerns about heart and kidney issues), and even help for an injured pigeon that the team said they would take on to a rescue centre for rehabilitation. Feedback on costs is mixed: some owners accept that “pet care costs what it costs,” while others report price changes and specific concerns about the cost and explanation of routine services.

Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, and the practice is owned and run by vet Craig Mitchell and registered veterinary nurse Shelly Thorne. The website describes a modern, well‑equipped clinic with in‑house diagnostics (including an in‑house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and a hospital ward with separated dog and cat wards. Based on the clinic’s stated capabilities, it appears set up for more than routine consults: endoscopy is offered for minimally invasive diagnostics/procedures, and the practice lists advanced areas including ophthalmology and orthopaedic surgery, plus chemotherapy/cancer treatment and blood transfusions. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations from the vet, and there’s also a complaint about a nail-clipping charge not being explained upfront (quoted as £25).

Vet 2 U is an independent small‑animal practice offering a mobile service. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for owners who want routine care and procedures with less clinic stress, including dentistry and end‑of‑life support at home. Reviews repeatedly describe palliative care with a focus on minimising stress for nervous/aged cats, including euthanasia “on the sofa at home,” and dental extractions carried out with recovery in familiar surroundings. One owner also contrasts Vet 2 U’s dentistry pricing with a different practice’s estimate of over £1,000 (later increased), saying Vet 2 U was “much more reasonably priced.”

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.

Thanet Vets Birchington is a long-running practice for many reviewers (multiple owners mention staying with the clinic for 10–15+ years). Based on the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine vet care as well as time-sensitive problems: one owner describes same-day treatment arranged for a dog with a tumour, followed by “good aftercare.” Reviewers also mention a cattery on site, and several comments suggest the team will discuss options to help manage costs if you raise budget constraints.

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.

Warren House Veterinary Group – High Halstow Surgery is part of the Warren House Veterinary Group (a group of four small-animal clinics, established in 1982). It treats dogs, cats and rabbits. Recent reviews describe straightforward preventative visits (puppy first vaccinations) as well as ongoing care for an older dog with repeat problems, with multiple owners mentioning staff taking time to explain next steps and home care. Pricing transparency is a mixed point: one reviewer alleges being charged two consultation fees (£57.50 each) across two visits for the same ear infection and a marked-up medicine cost, while another reviewer says costs were explained in advance.

Vets Now (Ashford) is part of the Vets Now corporate group, which focuses on pet emergency care (including out-of-hours clinics and video consultations) for small animals. Based on the information available, the clinic is geared toward urgent and critical presentations, with reviews describing rapid triage and inpatient nursing care (including overnight/multi-day admission). Concrete examples owners mention include: - Prompt assessment in the night (one owner said they were seen “very promptly at 1am”). - Hospital-style care when needed: dogs admitted overnight or for “a few days” with treatment started straight away, and nursing support credited with recovery. - Emergency procedures such as wound stapling plus medication on the same visit. - End-of-life support: one family said staff were “honest and truthful” and helped prepare them when their dog couldn’t be helped with stage 4 renal disease. At the same time, a minority of recent reviews strongly criticise the pricing communication and process of access, describing costs as unclear and the system as focused on follow-up visits.

Gravesend Vets4Pets Ltd is a locally owned Vets4Pets practice with a modern, well‑equipped set-up (in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation facilities). The website points to a clinic geared for both routine care and more complex work—including orthopaedics (cruciate surgery, fracture repair), dentistry with dental X‑ray, and cardiology testing (including echocardiography)—and it states emergency cover is provided when closed via Vets Now Gillingham. From the latest reviews, owners frequently describe clear explanations and strong follow-up (including a post-op check-in call after castration). Reviews also include concerns from some clients about front-desk interactions (described as argumentative) and one reviewer who questioned the clinic’s competence without giving specifics.

Margetts & Associates (Ashford) is described by reviewers as an independent veterinary practice and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The clinic’s website description highlights substantial in-house facilities for routine and surgical care, including two operating theatres, an on-site laboratory and pharmacy, separate dog and cat wards, an isolation room, and a dedicated diagnostic imaging room. The practice says it runs by appointment but will accommodate walk-ins if necessary. Recent reviews are sharply mixed: some owners describe emergency inpatient care for a very sick dog, supportive end-of-life care, and practical help such as advice on sourcing cheaper medication; others allege serious conditions were dismissed (including seizures and other severe neurological signs) and describe poor communication while a pet deteriorated.