Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and kind. - Several reviews mention good organisation, including proactive appointment booking and appointments that are usually running on time. - Pet-specific handling stands out: owners describe thoughtful adjustments for nervous dogs, and cat owners appreciate the separate cat clinic/reception setup.
Bourne Veterinary Practice in Canterbury is part of the IVC Evidensia group and provides care for cats, dogs and small pets. Its website lists a broad mix of routine and in-house services, including hydrotherapy and acupuncture, alongside emergency care. Recent feedback is especially positive about practical handling for anxious pets, organised appointments, and ongoing rehabilitation support.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: Consultations, vaccinations, neutering, and preventive healthcare are listed on the practice website, along with a Pet Health Club.
- •Diagnostics and treatment: The practice also lists diagnostic and laboratory services and emergency care. Recent reviews mention treatment for a sudden abscess in a cat, alongside consistently positive comments about routine consultations.
- •Rehabilitation and complementary care: Hydrotherapy and acupuncture are listed on the website. Reviews highlight hydrotherapy support after a greyhound’s leg amputation, with the owner reporting improved strength and confidence over time.
- •Species and pet-specific handling: The practice treats cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters. Reviews also mention a separate cat clinic/reception area to help cats stay calm, and flexible arrangements for nervous dogs, including being seen outside when needed.
- •Training facility: The clinic is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Nichola: Named in reviews for hydrotherapy support after a greyhound’s leg amputation, with the owner praising the dog’s recovery in both strength and confidence.
- •Taylor: Mentioned by name in a review for being patient, efficient and considerate during a call about a sick dog.
- •Reviews also regularly praise the wider vets and vet nurses as friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Reviews
Bourne Veterinary Practice has a 4.8-star Google rating from 321 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and kind.
- •Several reviews mention good organisation, including proactive appointment booking and appointments that are usually running on time.
- •Pet-specific handling stands out: owners describe thoughtful adjustments for nervous dogs, and cat owners appreciate the separate cat clinic/reception setup.
- •Clinical care is also praised, with examples including hydrotherapy rehabilitation after major surgery and urgent treatment for a cat with an abscess.
