Best Vets in Kent

Cranbrook Vets Limited presents itself as an independent clinic (not part of a corporate group in the information provided). The website describes care “across all stages” including routine check-ups, preventative care, hospitalisation, and emergency treatment, and reviews line up with that mix—ranging from puppy health checks to support for an older cat with chronic illnesses. Specifics owners mention include thorough, clearly explained consultations, gentle handling that keeps pets relaxed, and the practice taking in an injured wild bird (owl) brought in by a member of the public.

Kings Road Veterinary Surgery is a general veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated) that, based on client reports, handles both day-to-day medical issues and surgical cases—alongside supportive care for difficult, end-of-life situations. The practice also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Surgery performed quickly when needed: one review describes a ruptured tail-base lump being assessed and then removed the next day, extending the dog’s comfortable life for years. - Out-of-hours support via Vidivet: the clinic states clients can message a vet anytime for instant emergency advice through Vidivet. - Support through euthanasia/last days: owners describe staff helping make “a truly difficult situation as good as it possibly could be.” - Help with challenging behaviour/young dogs: one review mentions patient, accommodating support with a “tricky puppy.”

Animal House Veterinary Services (Deal) Ltd says it is independently owned and established in 2007, with care provided to over 5000 families (per its website). The clinic appears set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery, with X-ray and ultrasound, dental X-ray, a full in-house laboratory, modern surgical equipment, and isolation facilities listed on its site, plus cat-friendly facilities. For urgent decisions outside appointments, it also states a partnership with VidiVet for 24/7 in-app access to a vet for guidance. From recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention support around end-of-life decisions (including one account of a vet coming to the home to help with euthanasia), and urgent same-day help (a cat seen quickly after an accident, given an anti-inflammatory/pain-relief injection and oral medication). Pricing experiences are mixed: one reviewer reports a £771 quote for a cat dental clean, contrasted with £250 quoted elsewhere.

Medivet West Kingsdown is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine preventative care alongside in-practice diagnostics (in-house lab, ultrasound, X‑rays) and dentistry. The clinic’s own info lists support for a wide range of species (cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, avians and reptiles), plus nurse clinics and 15‑minute consultations. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention thorough health checks, clear explanations (vaccinations, flea/worm/tick control), and staff taking time to help anxious or reluctant dogs feel comfortable (including encouragement into the treatment room rather than forcing the issue). Out-of-hours care is stated as being provided by Medivet 24 Hour Dartford.

Skylark Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent, first‑opinion practice focused on exotic, avian and small animals, with options for in‑clinic and mobile care. Reviews strongly reinforce that niche: owners repeatedly mention treatment for birds and reptiles that other vets wouldn’t take on (including chickens, parrots, an African grey, a gecko and bearded dragons). Concrete touches mentioned in reviews include beak trimming, sedated full health checks, and end‑of‑life care (one owner describes deciding together to euthanise a chicken, later receiving a sympathy card and wild garden seeds). One reviewer also comments that after multiple tests and medication for a very unwell parrot, the final bill was much less than expected (no amounts given).

Abbeywell Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. From its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care plus travel/admin services (like Animal Health Certificates) and general procedures (a cat spay is specifically mentioned). Owners also repeatedly mention practical communication—vets explaining medications and next steps, and aftercare following surgery—while a smaller number of reviews describe the opposite experience, alleging pressure to pay for advanced imaging (MRI and other scans) or treatment decisions they felt missed a serious condition. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Animal Health Certificate (AHC) service described as handled largely online (sending documents, payment confirmation, messages when ready). - Aftercare after a kitten spay being highlighted positively. - Insurance claims described as straightforward by one reviewer. - A minority of reviewers alleging being pushed toward same-day scans in end-of-life situations, or being sold painkillers for arthritis when they believed their dog had had a stroke.

Rusthall Veterinary Surgery has been operating since 1986, and its website describes a broad small‑animal practice (from “the smallest mouse to the largest of dogs”) with on-site dental facilities and ultrasound. The practice offers emergency vet care (clients are told to ring the practice first), and reviews repeatedly describe fast, practical help—such as scanning a found dog for a microchip and making calls to reunite the dog with the owner within about 30 minutes. Owners also mention prompt emergency appointments, and at least one reviewer describes the clinic checking in a couple of days later after treatment. A few reviews characterise it as feeling more like an “animal come first” independent practice rather than a chain (no corporate group is named on the website).

Dover (Whitfield) Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice described on its website as “locally owned,” and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice appears set up for more than routine care, with advanced diagnostics and procedures listed (for example, endoscopy, echocardiography, orthopaedics and cruciate surgery) and support for exotic species (including reptiles, birds and amphibians). In reviews, owners give concrete examples of practical help—such as the team rearranging appointment order when someone called to say they were running late, and staff handling pet insurance admin—alongside recurring complaints about costs rising and allegations of overcharging/upselling. One recent 1‑star review alleges a serious missed diagnosis after a road-traffic injury; other recent reviews describe compassionate care during euthanasia and good experiences with vaccinations and surgery.

White Mill Veterinary Centre is the trading name of Sandwich Veterinary Centre Ltd (per the clinic website). The practice describes itself as long-established and well-equipped, offering medical, surgical and diagnostic care plus after-care, and it treats a wide mix of species (including dogs, cats, small furries, reptiles, caged birds, farm animals and equine). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention not feeling rushed and vets taking time to listen, plus several end-of-life experiences handled in a very specific way: home euthanasia is described as calm and unhurried, followed by a condolence card. Reviews also mention support with ongoing treatment for a nervous dog needing sedation, and practical help giving treatment for a sore ear with a vet and nurse working together.

Corner House Vets offers care for cats, dogs, and small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters), with on-site X‑ray/ultrasound and an in-house lab for blood screening/testing. The practice is also listed as an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website mentions emergency care, but doesn’t give specific details about how it operates. Recent reviews show a clear split: many describe friendly staff, clear explanations, and fast follow-up (including one case where an unwell dog was seen quickly and reviewed again two days later), while a minority report very high quotes for diagnostics/treatment and feel pressured toward expensive testing or given inconsistent diagnoses across different vets.