Best Vets in Kent

Lakeview Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice owned by experienced vets and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group, with RCVS Accreditation. The clinic’s website highlights surgery & medicine, preventative healthcare, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice, and it states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Briar House Veterinary Surgery. In recent reviews, owners most often point to how the team handles pets’ stress levels (including first visits and puppies) and to clear communication during urgent situations—one review describes a dog being looked after for the afternoon to recuperate after a suspected beach ingestion, with the team explaining what was happening throughout.

Portland Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. The website also states it offers 24-hour onsite inpatient care Monday–Friday. Recent reviews most often point to staff taking time with nervous pets, clear communication and planning, and follow-up contact for updates—alongside one account alleging an unresolved, repeated infection despite biopsies and a focus on taking payment. Concrete examples owners mention include: taking a “wary” dog slowly to find a less stressful way of treating her, regularly contacting an owner for updates, a staff member finding pricing and vaccination timing for a new dog, and a team that discussed next steps internally before advising on a poorly cat.

Lady Dane Vets LLP is an RCVS-registered practice that, based on the information available, offers routine pet healthcare and has a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe calm handling of anxious pets and supportive, ongoing guidance for more complex cases—especially in appointments with Violeta/Violetta. Concrete examples mentioned include annual vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, nail trimming, and a vet helping keep a cat relaxed throughout a full visit.

Easipetcare Ltd is part of the Easipetcare group (as indicated by the Easipetcare website branding) and offers a membership option called Pet Health Club® Plus, which the site says includes consultations. Reviews frequently mention supportive handling of nervous dogs (including a nurse carrying a reluctant dog into the consulting room) and a reception team that recognises pets by name. There are also serious negative accounts alleging poor communication and consent around dental work, and complaints about pricing and waiting times.

Sittingbourne Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine small‑animal care and common procedures such as neutering, as well as urgent cases via an out‑of‑hours provider. Owners mention practical touches like WhatsApp updates during a neutering stay, and follow-up planning such as crate rest advice and a suggested recheck after an X‑ray. Reviews also flag inconsistency around cost estimates and appointment reliability (one owner describes an X‑ray estimate rising from £400–£500 to ~£750, and a recheck being moved multiple times).

Lady Dane Vets LLP is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice that offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and is listed as providing emergency veterinary services and functioning as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe routine appointments (including cat consults) and travel paperwork (a travel health certificate appointment was mentioned). Several owners specifically mention vet advice and handling: one client highlighted “holistic” options offered before medication, and another said their “not the best behaved” cats were handled confidently. Recent negatives focus on appointment disruption (pre-booked slots delayed by emergency cases) and frustration with travel certificate paperwork timing, alongside repeated complaints about high costs.

Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery & Equine Clinic is a small animal and equine practice established in 1989, with access to 24-hour emergency care. Reviews describe a team that prioritises continuity (owners mention being able to see their preferred vet “mostly”) and low-stress handling for anxious pets—several owners specifically mention nervous dogs being treated patiently, with small touches like a “tummy rub.” Practical support also comes up repeatedly: fitting appointments in at short notice for kennels, staff reading case histories in depth so owners don’t have to repeat everything, and help with insurance claims and advice.

Medivet Minster is part of the Medivet group and offers 24/7 emergency care, with an overnight emergency consultation fee stated on the Medivet site. Recent reviews frequently mention smooth day-to-day admin (appointments and repeat prescriptions) and vets taking time to explain options; one owner specifically describes a vet (“Jack”) being calm and patient with an elderly cat and clearly explaining concerns. However, there’s also a clear conflict in feedback around cost and clinical decision-making: some owners say charges feel very high, and one reviewer alleges unnecessary tests/procedures (including X‑rays and general anaesthetic) and a misread X‑ray leading to prolonged pain and repeat treatment elsewhere.

Clover Street Veterinary Clinic is part of the Mote Park Group (the clinic website lists it among the group’s branches). Based on owner reports, the practice appears set up for routine care and surgery (vaccinations, spays, dental extractions) as well as urgent same‑day problems (e.g., allergic reaction with facial/ear swelling and vomiting treated quickly when another vet couldn’t see the pet). Several reviewers also describe aftercare follow-ups after treatment, including a nervous dog returning happily for aftercare. Feedback is mixed on front-desk/phone interactions: some owners describe helpful booking and reasonable appointment wait times, while others report rude calls and being told they were no longer welcome.

Heronden Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent, family-run clinic, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the clinic’s own service list and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved medical/surgical cases—owners specifically mention emergency dental surgery, soft-tissue tumour surgery (soft tissue sarcoma), and investigations for lameness with follow-up visits. Concrete details owners repeatedly mention include: - Treatment plans being discussed clearly and sympathetically (including with “nervy”/first-time cat owners asking lots of questions). - Pets that are anxious at other vets being notably calmer here (one nervous cat; a dog previously distressed enough to need muzzling at another practice). - Aftercare and follow-up being part of the experience (post-surgery follow-up visits; “1st class” aftercare after tumour removal). - Mixed signals on responsiveness: one review reports no reply/registration clarity, while another praises prompt replies via PetsApp.