Bourne Veterinary Practice – Vets in Canterbury
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as kind, caring, welcoming and knowledgeable. - Owners often mention good organisation, including proactive appointment booking and visits that usually run on time. - Handling of anxious pets stands out, with examples including separate cat facilities and special arrangements for a nervous dog to have an injection outside.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: Consultations, vaccinations, neutering and preventive healthcare are listed on the practice website, alongside a Pet Health Club. Recent reviews also mention regular check-ups, nail trims and practical advice from the team.
- •Diagnostics, treatment and urgent care: The practice website lists diagnostic and laboratory services as well as emergency care. Reviews describe owners feeling well supported during routine visits and ongoing treatment.
- •Rehabilitation and complementary care: Hydrotherapy and acupuncture are listed on the website. Reviews continue to highlight hydrotherapy support after a greyhound’s leg amputation, with one owner saying the dog regained both strength and confidence.
- •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, plus 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: Mentioned for hydrotherapy support, with a greyhound owner praising the dog's recovery in strength, confidence and quality of life after leg amputation.
- •Donna: Named as a veterinary nurse and praised for a caring, stress-free approach during a dog’s nail trim.
- •Ann: Mentioned positively on reception for her warm welcome.
- •Taylor: Previously praised 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 340 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as kind, caring, welcoming and knowledgeable.
- •Owners often mention good organisation, including proactive appointment booking and visits that usually run on time.
- •Handling of anxious pets stands out, with examples including separate cat facilities and special arrangements for a nervous dog to have an injection outside.
- •Reviews also highlight rehabilitation and everyday care, from hydrotherapy after major surgery to regular check-ups, nail trims and general support for dogs that are comfortable visiting the practice.

