Best Vets in Kent

Warren House Veterinary Group – Lordswood Surgery is part of the Warren House Veterinary Group (a group of four small-animal practices established in 1982). The practice treats cats, dogs and rabbits, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews focus less on specific procedures and more on access and communication: owners commonly mention being seen promptly, staff being helpful from reception through to the vets, and support with practicalities like insurance paperwork. Named vets “Kate/Katie” are repeatedly mentioned as helping owners feel reassured and keeping pets calm during appointments.

Margetts & Associates Ltd is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about being able to get appointments quickly (including same-day) and pets being handled in a way that makes them comfortable enough to enjoy visiting. One review raises a specific concern about how the practice communicated after a pet died at an emergency vet, describing the account being discontinued without a condolence message. Concrete specifics owners mention: - Same-day appointments being available (reported by one reviewer). - Straightforward appointment booking (reported by one reviewer). - Pets (including a dog) appearing happy to attend because of the attention they receive (reported by one reviewer). - A complaint about not being contacted after the practice was notified of a pet’s death, and the owner finding the account closure “brutal” (reported by one reviewer).

Priory Lodge Vets is described on its website as an independent, employee-owned small animal practice and notes B‑Corp certification. It treats dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals, and states it handles its own out‑of‑hours work so clients “see a familiar face.” Reviews most often talk about calm handling for anxious pets (including using treats and taking time), clear explanations (including using a model to explain an ear infection), and a decision-making style some owners describe as not pushing extra procedures. One recent review reports a serious adverse outcome following a routine spay and describes aftercare as “significantly poor,” which sits in clear contrast to other recent reviews praising the team’s support and communication.

Coxheath Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a single-site veterinary practice (no corporate group affiliation stated in the available sources). Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for everyday pet care and urgent same-day problems, with owners mentioning help for a sick dog, nail clipping for a difficult-to-handle cat, and a dog returning after going missing. Reviews also describe end-of-life support, including a vet (Cameron) helping a nervous rescue dog stay calm during a final appointment. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Nail clipping performed by two team members for a wriggly, vocal cat whose owner couldn’t handle her paws. - A visit for a sick dog where staff were described as quick and focused on “the best solution.” - Support around a euthanasia decision, with specific mention of compassion and handling a dog that struggled with strangers. - A case where an owner says the clinic “saved” their pet’s leg and life (no clinical specifics provided).

Animed Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited general practice (established in the 1950s) focused on small animals, with facilities for in-house lab work plus imaging (X‑ray and ultrasound). The website also lists referral services in cardiology and several surgical areas, including orthopaedic, soft tissue, and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to strong communication during ongoing treatment (updates “every step of the way” and being given options), and the team being willing to see less typical pets (a praying mantis is specifically mentioned).

The Barton Veterinary Hospital / MiNightVet Canterbury is a small-animal hospital (established 1890) that provides both routine care and on-site 24-hour emergency support via its dedicated MiNightVet service. It appears to be part of CVS Group (cvsvets.com email domain). Based on the clinic’s stated facilities and recent reviews, it’s set up for complex medical work as well as urgent care—owners mention rapid emergency triage, clear explanations with time to make decisions, and ongoing management for serious conditions (including heart failure supported by ultrasound expertise). The clinic also offers home visits, which one family used for euthanasia at home.

Dafne Veterinary Hospital describes itself as an independent clinic (positioning itself as distinct from corporate practices) and is set up for both routine care and more complex cases, including surgery and emergency work. The website states a 24-hour emergency service for registered clients, with overnight hospitalisation and intensive monitoring. Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations with options and costs outlined, and specific treatments including stitches under anaesthetic, cruciate ligament repair, dental procedures (including full-mouth tooth extractions in a cat), and next-day surgery for a broken leg. One owner reports a negative experience around handling an anxious dog’s paw exam (muzzling/sedation), and felt pressured toward sedation, while others describe patient handling with reactive dogs—so experiences appear mixed depending on clinician and situation.

Noah’s Ark Pet Clinic Ltd offers routine care through to surgery and diagnostics, with on-site facilities listed for X‑ray, ultrasound and a laboratory. The clinic also states it produces its own organic pet food on-site and treats “furry, feathered, or scaly” pets. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe a calm, welcoming atmosphere and an unhurried consult style where diagnoses and options are explained clearly. Several concrete examples come up: fitting in last‑minute care; blood tests for health checks; ultrasound scans and blood tests carried out on a nervous dog without sedation (as reported by the owner); and a surgical repair of an umbilical hernia in a young puppy. One reviewer also contrasts this clinic’s plan with other vets recommending a £10,000 operation or euthanasia, saying Noah’s Ark treated their dog without that surgery.

Pinebank Veterinary Surgery says it is independently owned and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group. From the clinic’s own service list, it’s set up for routine preventative care alongside medical and surgical work, with the ability to hospitalise pets and give pet travel advice. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during appointments, being able to get seen quickly (including same-day appointments), and gentle handling for specific tasks like difficult dewclaw trims. There’s also at least one report of the practice being willing to help an unregistered pet during an emergency situation.

Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery appears to be independently owned: the website message is signed by Helle Vendelbo (Veterinary Surgeon/Proprietor). Based on the site and recent reviews, the practice seems set up for routine preventive care and nurse-led clinics, as well as common surgical and diagnostic work-ups (owners mention skin growth removal with biopsy and dental work done under the same anaesthetic). Practical policies and touchpoints mentioned include a Brucella policy, online booking, a price list, and 0% finance for surgical procedures. Reviews also describe same-day appointment help for an unwell rescue dog, thorough rabbit vaccination visits with an in-depth health check, and assistance with insurance claims.