Lingfield East – Vets in Canterbury
Clinic Overview
Lingfield East provides equine veterinary care as part of the wider Lingfield Equine Vets team (referenced by reviewers). Based on the information available, they appear set up for horse and pony call-outs including urgent situations and end-of-life support: one owner describes calling when an elderly pony collapsed and the clinic arranging prompt attendance and collection. The clinic also publishes guidance on senior horse health checks (e.g., “What Changes After 15?”), suggesting an emphasis on older-horse care.
Owners most often mention calm, quick responses, clear explanations of what will happen next, and feeling the practice is “reasonable” rather than focused on maximising costs. One review strongly conflicts with this, alleging unprofessional behaviour and refusal to see a sick pony in an emergency.
Services
- •Equine veterinary care for horses and ponies (multiple reviews describe ongoing care for “horses” and an “elderly pony”).
- •Urgent/emergency-style attendance described in reviews (e.g., attending after a pony collapsed).
- •Euthanasia planning/support is explicitly mentioned (a pony was scheduled for euthanasia; the situation changed due to a collapse).
- •Senior horse health information/“Senior Horse Health Checks” content is referenced from the clinic website summary source.
- •Areas of advanced clinical interest are mentioned by a reviewer as being available within the broader Lingfield Equine Vets team (internal medicine, orthopaedics, orthopaedic surgery), but these are not confirmed elsewhere in the provided sources.
People
- •Georgia (role not stated): mentioned as attending an emergency call; described as “extremely kind,” with arrangements already in place for collection.
- •Graham (described by a reviewer as a veterinary surgeon): praised for explaining “every step” during the horse’s care on two occasions, and for handling both the owner and horse well.
- •Briony and Amelie (described by a reviewer as vet nurses): thanked as part of the team involved in the horse’s care.
Reviews
4.7 stars from 15 reviews. - Calm, helpful communication in stressful situations, including explaining the plan step-by-step during treatment.
- •Responsiveness in urgent scenarios is specifically described (e.g., quick help when an elderly pony collapsed, with practical arrangements organised).
- •Some owners contrast the practice with previous negative veterinary experiences, describing Lingfield East as “quick and reasonable” and not focused on “making as much money as possible.”
- •One review alleges the opposite experience: rude, unprofessional behaviour, lack of urgency in an emergency, and refusal to see a sick pony, plus inappropriate comments about ethnicity.
Animals Treated at Lingfield East
Animals We Treat
Farm Animals
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Reviews for Lingfield East
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 15 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Heidi North
a week ago
Lingfield East are the best equestrian vets I have used in my horse owning years. Friendly staff, excellent care and knowledge.
maree topley
2 months ago
My elderly pony collapsed today , she had been scheduled for euthanasia tomorrow. I called in a bit of a state and they were so helpful. They sent Georgia out who was extremely kind , they had already arranged for her to be collected. Excellent service, thanks so much
Allison Nyssens
4 months ago
Came to Lingfield from several bad experiences with a different East Kent vet. Lingfield have been helpful, calm, quick and reasonable. I feel like they care about my horses and not making as much money as possible.
Allison Nyssens
7 months ago
Came to Lingfield from several bad experiences with a different East Kent vet. Lingfield have been helpful, calm, quick and reasonable. I feel like they care about my horses and not making as much money as possible.
Richard Felce
a year ago
Chels Heynes
a year ago
I wanted to write about the fantastic service we have received from Graham the veterinary surgeon with our lovely horse William. On both occasions he has been so helpful, explaining every step but also being caring and kind and understanding throughout the situation with our horse. I couldn’t praise him any higher he is fantastic at dealing with people and even more so with horses. Thank you to all the team involved both vet nurses Briony and Amelie (apologises if the names are spelt wrong). I honestly am so grateful we found Lingfield veterinary practice for our horses and will continue to recommended them to anyone we know. Thanks again team to you all so far! Chelsea and Kelli
Chels Heynes
a year ago
I wanted to write about the fantastic service we have received from Graham the veterinary surgeon with our lovely horse William. On both occasions he has been so helpful, explaining every step but also being caring and kind and understanding throughout the situation with our horse. I couldn’t praise him any higher he is fantastic at dealing with people and even more so with horses. Thank you to all the team involved both vet nurses Briony and Amelie (apologises if the names are spelt wrong). I honestly am so grateful we found Lingfield veterinary practice for our horses and will continue to recommended them to anyone we know. Thanks again team to you all so far! Chelsea and Kelli
Kelly Isherwood
2 years ago
Shocking behaviour by one of their team hysterical and rude, no sence of urgency in am emergency, ego the size of a house and passed.comments about ethnicity which they were very wrong about complete lack of empathy, seriously unprofessional and refused to see a sick pony because of her ego
Alex Hudson
2 years ago
This practice have not been in Kent long but they are providing a super equine veterinary service. Thank you to the team 👌🏼
Alan Kirby-Woolmore
2 years ago
Lingfield East has a wealth of experience and includes a certificate holder in Advanced Veterinary Practice. They are closely supported by the entire team at Lingfield Equine Vets. This experienced group of veterinary surgeons includes Advanced Practitioners and ACVIM Diploma holders who’s areas of interest range from internal medicine, to orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery
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