Best Vets in Kent

Briar House Veterinary Surgery describes itself as part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group, and its website also states it is “independently owned by DNA Vetcare”; one recent reviewer similarly attributes fee changes to the practice “becoming part of a large corporate company.” It offers 24/7 emergency care and inpatient hospitalisation, with recent reviews describing overnight stays and ongoing monitoring. What it seems set up for, based on the site and reviews: - Emergency and inpatient cases: owners mention being transferred in for overnight, 24-hour care for acute illness, and being seen quickly on arrival. - Surgery including intestinal foreign-body removal: a dog initially admitted with suspected pancreatitis was later found to have a corn-cob foreign body, which was surgically removed. - Longer-term medical management: one owner describes over two years of treatment for hyperthyroidism with the same vet. - Handling anxious pets: multiple owners note staff making a fuss of nervous dogs to calm them before appointments.

Pennard Vets Tonbridge is independent and employee-owned. The practice says it handles its own out-of-hours work, with the intention that clients “will always see a familiar face whenever needed.” It also states it holds Stress-Free and Positive Pet accreditation. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention help with nervous cats and dogs (patients described as “very nervous” or “difficult”), quick access to appointments, and specific treatments including microchipping, vaccination, emergency response after a pet ate a “rogue item,” and physiotherapy for arthritis-related stiffness/limping.

Medivet Sheerness is part of the Medivet veterinary group. Based on the clinic information available, it offers routine appointments and can arrange access to Medivet’s 24‑hour emergency centres for overnight emergencies (with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviews describe a calm, quiet environment for cats (including nail trimming) and multiple owners mention being talked through difficult decisions and given time during euthanasia appointments; one recent review also reports repeated call cut‑offs when trying to get information by phone.

Vets Now Herne Bay is part of the Vets Now network of pet emergency clinics, set up to handle urgent and critical cases when regular practices are closed (nights, weekends and holidays). Based on the website and recent reviews, this clinic regularly deals with fast-onset illness and injuries, offering rapid assessment plus diagnostics such as blood tests and scans, and (when needed) inpatient/overnight care. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include being seen “straight away”/within 30 minutes, blood tests and a scan for a dog with a high temperature, and an overnight stay for an anxious cat. Reviews also describe procedures ranging from bite-wound treatment (including stitches being expected/needed by the owner) to extensive dental work (multiple extractions and root removal) with same-day post-op improvement reported. A minority of reviews describe inconsistent clinical opinions between different vets and concerns about how results/prognosis were explained.

Manor Veterinary Clinic provides general veterinary care for cats, dogs and several small pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters), with diagnostics, surgery and in-house laboratory facilities listed on its website. The clinic also states it offers emergency care, and it holds Cat Friendly Clinic and Rabbit Friendly status. Reviews consistently mention a clean, spacious waiting area (including separate zones for cats, dogs and puppies) and staff who don’t rush owners during calls or appointments. Cost experiences are mixed: some owners describe good value for routine checks and vaccinations and say costs are explained up front, while others report unexpected increases versus earlier estimates and pressure to involve specialists before “basic things” were ruled out.

Hythe Veterinary Centre is an independent, family-owned practice and is RCVS accredited. The website describes the clinic as being led by vet Colin Armstrong (special interest in surgery) alongside Helen, with a focus on a “personal and relaxed” approach. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe practical support around difficult decisions and ongoing care: euthanasia appointments handled with empathy; same-day appointments for urgent wounds/abscesses; and an “in-depth” phone call followed by a next-day appointment and procedures completed within a week. Several reviewers also mention a vet plan/payment plan (including a PetsApp) and feeling they weren’t pushed into unnecessary tests or extra fees.

Whitstable Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group; the clinic website copy also describes practices as “locally owned.” It appears set up to handle a mix of routine pet care and smaller-animal/exotic cases: reviews mention treating rabbits (including post-op care) and a hamster, as well as dogs (including a case where a puppy ate something she shouldn’t have). Owners also describe specific touches around end-of-life care, including a condolence card sent afterwards and keepsakes (paw prints and a lock of fur).

White Cliffs Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice that describes itself as a modern, “high tech” and spacious clinic, with a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. In recent reviews, owners often mention thorough examinations and clear explanations (including talk-through of what the vet is checking), and some describe being seen for emergencies and having injuries properly investigated before treatment. A recurring downside in one review is lack of continuity (“never see the same vet”) alongside a complaint that prices are “astronomical.”

Medivet Gravesend is part of the Medivet network and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the information available, it appears set up for everyday vet care with the ability to escalate to 24/7 emergency support via Medivet’s out-of-hours service (with a stated nationwide fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Across recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - being able to get appointments quickly, including being “fit in” when a pet needs to be seen sooner - staff taking extra time with anxious animals (one owner described a “nervous rescue” being put at ease) - pets being handled in a way that makes visits easier over time (cats reportedly calmer despite exams and injections) - a clean, “spotless” practice environment The clinic website also referenced a FREE Mobility Pain Check promotion (time-limited, stated as running until 30 November).

Trinity Vet Centre is set up for a broad mix of pets, with multiple reviews describing care for “exotics” alongside cats—including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, tortoises and a cockatiel. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Owners most often describe hands-on problem solving over multiple visits, such as a rabbit infection managed with “strong antibiotics and cream” over several months with a good outcome. Reception and clinical teams are repeatedly mentioned for taking time to explain next steps (for example, guidance “going forward” for a cockatiel). There are also significant negatives in the available reviews: one owner describes a guinea pig dying during anaesthesia for dental work, and another describes being told shortly before an appointment that an alternative vaccine could not be sourced and being advised to find a different practice.