Dog & Cat Vets in Kent

## Summary 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. ## Services Based on the website summary and the written reviews available: - **Routine check-ups / health checks** (mentioned for both a puppy and a senior dog’s first visit). - **Preventative care**, including **vaccinations** and **flea and tick prevention** (listed on the site). - **Hospitalisation** (listed on the site as an option when closer monitoring is needed). - **Emergency treatment** when unexpected situations arise (stated on the site); one review describes a case where an elderly cat with chronic illness was treated and returned home. - **Care for a found injured owl** (from reviews; this indicates they will at least accept and help in that situation, though no formal wildlife service is described). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (from structured clinic data). ## Pricing - **Consultations: £39** (site text captured in the website summary source). - **Dental offer: £150** (marked with “Ts and Cs apply” in the site text captured). ## People - **Mandy (vet)**: named on the website as leading the clinic, and also named in reviews. Owners describe her as **very thorough** and say she **explained everything clearly** during a puppy health check; another first-visit review also highlights being **talked through everything**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 9 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly mention **thorough examinations** and being **talked through/explained everything clearly**. - Several reviews focus on **gentle handling and calm pets**, including a puppy staying relaxed throughout the appointment. - Examples of broader support include taking in an **injured owl** found on a road, and treating an **elderly cat with chronic illnesses** who returned home after care. - One reviewer notes the clinic **saw their dog when their previous vet wouldn’t**, and they switched their dog’s care over as a result.

## Summary Swale Barn Vets is a veterinary practice that’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention surgical and medical care ranging from laparoscopic spays to urgent internal-medicine problems, with specific comments about fast turnaround on diagnostics (blood tests “in a couple of hours”) and attentive peri- and post-operative support. Owners also mention being seen “right away” for an unwell cat, and one reviewer highlights access to CT imaging through external imaging providers. ## Services Based on the available website/clinic data and the latest written reviews, services specifically referenced include: - **Laparoscopic spay** (with peri-operative and post-op care noted) - **Urgent/same-day assessments** (e.g., a cat seen immediately when “really poorly”) - **Medical management of pancreatitis**, including discussion/explanations to help an owner feel more confident managing the condition - **In-house diagnostics**: blood tests with a reported turnaround of “a couple of hours” - **CT imaging** (described as a “top-notch CT service” working with imaging providers) - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed capability) ## People - **Radu (vet)**: Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe him as calm and thorough in explanations (“explained everything and put my mind at rest”) and helpful in providing detailed information (e.g., about pancreatitis) to guide ongoing care. - **Dawn (reception)**: Mentioned positively in the context of an urgent visit, described as “great” when helping arrange care quickly. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 146 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Surgery outcomes and aftercare**: one owner reports their dog was “back to her old self in a day or so” after a laparoscopic spay, and praises attention peri- and post-op. - **Speed in urgent situations**: examples include being seen immediately for a very unwell cat, and blood tests reportedly returned within a couple of hours to enable quick decisions. - **Communication that helps owners decide**: reviewers describe clear explanations (including around pancreatitis) and staff being polite and easy to deal with on phone and in person. - **Advanced imaging access**: one review specifically highlights CT imaging arranged with external imaging providers.

## Summary Beacon View Vets is described on its website as an **independent** practice, and it emphasises a **Fear Free certified** environment with **Cat Friendly** and **Dog Friendly** accreditations. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more advanced investigations/procedures, with services listed such as **CT scans** and **keyhole surgery**, alongside dentistry and endoscopy. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention: - **Longer, unhurried consultations** where vets explain conditions and options in detail and answer questions without rushing. - **Proactive follow-up and communication**, including vets returning calls and keeping owners updated during investigations. - **Stress-reducing handling and facilities**, including giving anxious pets time/space to settle, vets getting down to the pet’s level, a calm waiting area with a **separate cat section**, and consult rooms described as having **sofas**. - **Cost transparency**, with one owner noting costs are discussed upfront and a full price breakdown is emailed after visits, and that a price list is available on the website. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the website include: - **CT scans** - **Keyhole surgery** - **Dentistry** - **Ophthalmology** - **Gastroscopy** - **Rhinoscopy** - **Cystoscopy** - **Digital otoscopy** - **Vaccinations and titre testing** Support options mentioned: - **Vidi Vet 24/7** (referenced by an owner as overnight video-call support while awaiting an appointment). Out-of-hours arrangements (website): - For out-of-hours emergencies, clients are directed to **MiNightVet**. Training: - Listed in the provided clinic data as a **Veterinary Nurse Training** facility. ## People - **Claire (vet)** is named in multiple reviews. Owners describe her as particularly strong on **observation** and **explaining prognosis/ramifications**, and as communicating well with both the owner and their dog (examples include discussing a dog’s condition and prognosis, and supporting a client managing long-term conditions). - Across reviews, the wider team (vets, nurses, reception) is frequently described as: - Taking time to **explain options thoroughly** and answer questions. - Making accommodations for **reactive/anxious pets** by allowing extra time and space to adjust. - **Returning phone calls** with guidance when owners remain concerned after appointments. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 392 reviews.** The latest written reviews are overwhelmingly positive and focus on communication, low-stress handling, and support during complex or end-of-life care. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Vets are repeatedly praised for **clear explanations** of conditions, prognosis, and next steps, with owners saying appointments don’t feel rushed. - Multiple owners mention **support between visits**, including vets **returning calls** and providing guidance while investigations are ongoing. - Several reviews describe deliberate steps to reduce stress for pets: giving reactive or vet-stressed animals time, handling them gently, and maintaining a calmer environment (including a **separate cat waiting area**). - End-of-life care is mentioned by more than one owner, describing **support and compassion** when saying goodbye. - One owner highlights **pricing transparency**, including costs stated upfront and itemised breakdowns emailed after visits, and notes that the clinic’s price list is available online.

## Summary Canterbury Veterinary Surgery is independently owned by DNA Vetcare. The practice presents itself as a general veterinary clinic offering “Surgery & Medicine”, preventative care, health checks/clinics, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe unhurried consultations with clear explanations and follow-up, including one account of a vet phoning personally in the evening to give updates during a two‑week period of tests and treatment. Reviews mention care for cats (including a fractured foot and long-term illness support), dogs (including eye ulcer treatment in French Bulldogs), and small pets (a guinea pig), as well as same‑day attention for a dog that “wasn’t quite right” on a Saturday morning. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, the following are explicitly mentioned: - Surgery & medicine (listed on the website) - Preventative healthcare (listed on the website) - Health checks and clinics (listed on the website) - Hospitalisation (listed on the website) - Pet travel advice (listed on the website) - Treatment for: - Cat with a fractured foot (ongoing treatment mentioned in a review) - Eye ulcers in dogs (French Bulldogs; treatment explained and comfort/stress reduction mentioned) - Illness investigations involving “tests and trials” over roughly two weeks (one dog case described in a review) - Veterinary nurse training facility (structured clinic data) ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Pete (vet)**: described as persisting with diagnosis/treatment over “roughly two weeks of tests and trials” for a dog after other practices suggested euthanasia; the owner reports he gave personal evening phone updates (including at 7pm and 9:30pm) and even took the dog for evening walks outside work hours. - **Jonathon / Jon (vet)**: described as thorough, not rushing the appointment, and focusing on keeping an older cat comfortable while discussing realistic aims for ongoing care. - **Millie**: mentioned positively by an owner who saw her twice, describing her as “helpful and cheery.” ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 309 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Clear explanations and owners feeling reassured after appointments (e.g., cat examined, condition explained, medication prescribed; owner felt more positive afterward). - Reports of consultations not feeling rushed, with time taken to answer questions and explain next steps. - Follow-up and extra effort during ongoing cases (including personal evening update calls in one dog’s case). - Positive outcomes or perceived improvement mentioned after treatment (fractured cat foot; dog with eye ulcers “responded really well”). - Range of pets discussed in recent reviews, including cats, dogs, and a guinea pig. - Some owners explicitly contrast this practice with other vets on cost and recommendations, including one review stating they found “no outrageous fees” and another reporting prior vets recommended euthanasia before this clinic pursued further testing and treatment.

## Summary Dafne Veterinary Hospital describes itself as an **independent** clinic (positioning itself as distinct from corporate practices) and is set up for both **routine care and more complex cases**, including surgery and emergency work. The website states a **24-hour emergency service for registered clients**, with **overnight hospitalisation and intensive monitoring**. Recent reviews repeatedly mention **clear explanations with options and costs outlined**, and specific treatments including **stitches under anaesthetic**, **cruciate ligament repair**, **dental procedures (including full-mouth tooth extractions in a cat)**, and **next-day surgery for a broken leg**. One owner reports a negative experience around handling an anxious dog’s paw exam (muzzling/sedation), and felt pressured toward sedation, while others describe patient handling with reactive dogs—so experiences appear mixed depending on clinician and situation. ## Services - **24-hour emergency service (registered clients only)**, including **overnight hospitalisation** and **intensive monitoring** (website). - **Surgery and orthopaedic procedures** mentioned in reviews: - **Cruciate ligament repair** in a dog. - **Broken leg surgery** in a cat (reported as operated the next day). - **Anaesthesia/sedation for procedures** (reviews describe being “knocked out for stitches” and being asked to book sedation for an exam). - **Wound care**: **stitches** after anaesthesia (review). - **Dentistry**: - **Dental procedures** in a dog (repeat dental procedure mentioned). - **All teeth extracted** for a cat (review). - **Care for reactive/anxious pets**: one out-of-hours case describes a reactive dog with seizures being examined patiently and without force (review). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (clinic data). ## People - **Niko / Nikos** (role not stated): named in reviews for helping owners decide “what was best” after a bad prior experience elsewhere, and for overseeing care including significant dental work (all teeth extracted in a cat). - **Petra** (role not stated): named in one critical review describing difficulty examining an anxious dog’s paw; the owner reports being advised to return for sedation and felt this was unnecessary compared with another practice that used a muzzle and managed the issue. ## Reviews **Google: 4.9 stars from 140 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Complex procedures reported with good outcomes:** cruciate ligament repair; cat leg surgery with next-day operation; cat dental extractions with improved quality of life. - **Communication during treatment:** owners mention explanations, options being given, and **costs outlined** before proceeding (e.g., stitches under anaesthetic). - **Emergency/out-of-hours experience:** a reactive dog with a seizure was handled patiently by the out-of-hours vet, who “did not force” the exam. - **A notable point of conflict on handling anxious dogs:** one owner says the clinic was reluctant to use a muzzle and recommended sedation for a paw exam; they later went elsewhere and felt the issue was managed without sedation.