About Veterinary Care in Dover
For pet owners in Dover, Kent, this guide helps compare local veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Dover
There are 4 veterinary clinics in Dover, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. All clinics treat dogs and cats, but none offer farm or large-animal services. None of the clinics provide emergency or out-of-hours care, and there is no 24-hour veterinary cover available locally. The town's clinics collectively have received 849 reviews, and three of them offer veterinary nurse training, indicating a commitment to professional development. All clinics have an online presence, which facilitates easy access to information for pet owners. The town has strong overall clinic depth with each clinic catering to different needs of pet owners. The focus of the clinics is primarily on companion animals, specifically dogs and cats.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Dover, Kent
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
White Cliffs Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice that describes itself as a modern, “high tech” and spacious clinic, with a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. In recent reviews, owners often mention thorough examinations and clear explanations (including talk-through of what the vet is checking), and some describe being seen for emergencies and having injuries properly investigated before treatment. A recurring downside in one review is lack of continuity (“never see the same vet”) alongside a complaint that prices are “astronomical.”
White Cliffs Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice that describes itself as a modern, “high tech” and spacious clinic, with a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. In recent reviews, owners often mention thorough examinations and clear explanations (including talk-through of what the vet is checking), and some describe being seen for emergencies and having injuries properly investigated before treatment. A recurring downside in one review is lack of continuity (“never see the same vet”) alongside a complaint that prices are “astronomical.”
Dover (Whitfield) Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice described on its website as “locally owned,” and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice appears set up for more than routine care, with advanced diagnostics and procedures listed (for example, endoscopy, echocardiography, orthopaedics and cruciate surgery) and support for exotic species (including reptiles, birds and amphibians). In reviews, owners give concrete examples of practical help—such as the team rearranging appointment order when someone called to say they were running late, and staff handling pet insurance admin—alongside recurring complaints about costs rising and allegations of overcharging/upselling. One recent 1‑star review alleges a serious missed diagnosis after a road-traffic injury; other recent reviews describe compassionate care during euthanasia and good experiences with vaccinations and surgery.
Dover (Whitfield) Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice described on its website as “locally owned,” and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice appears set up for more than routine care, with advanced diagnostics and procedures listed (for example, endoscopy, echocardiography, orthopaedics and cruciate surgery) and support for exotic species (including reptiles, birds and amphibians). In reviews, owners give concrete examples of practical help—such as the team rearranging appointment order when someone called to say they were running late, and staff handling pet insurance admin—alongside recurring complaints about costs rising and allegations of overcharging/upselling. One recent 1‑star review alleges a serious missed diagnosis after a road-traffic injury; other recent reviews describe compassionate care during euthanasia and good experiences with vaccinations and surgery.
Maison Dieu Vets is a small-animal practice (established in the late 1990s) that appears to be part of the CVS Group (their contact email uses the cvs.com domain). The practice lists in-house diagnostics (including an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound) and offers a broad mix of routine care and procedures—owners specifically mention dental work and end-of-life care in reviews. Recent reviews are mostly positive about compassion during euthanasia appointments and willingness to work to a budget for dentistry, but one reviewer raises a serious concern about a lump being described as a cyst years earlier and later found to be cancerous, with knock-on worries about insurance. Concrete specifics supported by the site/reviews: - In-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound listed on the website. - Dentistry is offered, and owners mention teeth work being done while “sticking to my budget.” - Pet travel documentation is offered; one reviewer describes being invited in to review paperwork together for an AHC certificate. - Multiple reviews describe calm, empathetic euthanasia support and a peaceful process.
Maison Dieu Vets is a small-animal practice (established in the late 1990s) that appears to be part of the CVS Group (their contact email uses the cvs.com domain). The practice lists in-house diagnostics (including an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound) and offers a broad mix of routine care and procedures—owners specifically mention dental work and end-of-life care in reviews. Recent reviews are mostly positive about compassion during euthanasia appointments and willingness to work to a budget for dentistry, but one reviewer raises a serious concern about a lump being described as a cyst years earlier and later found to be cancerous, with knock-on worries about insurance. Concrete specifics supported by the site/reviews: - In-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound listed on the website. - Dentistry is offered, and owners mention teeth work being done while “sticking to my budget.” - Pet travel documentation is offered; one reviewer describes being invited in to review paperwork together for an AHC certificate. - Multiple reviews describe calm, empathetic euthanasia support and a peaceful process.
Our Score (73/100)
Medivet Whitfield - Bewsbury Cross Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group. It offers 24-hour emergency care, with an overnight consultation fee of £130 for consults between 7pm and 9am (per the clinic website). Recent reviews most often mention kind, helpful staff (including a vet and veterinary nurse described as “lovely”), but there’s also a clear complaint about limited availability for routine appointments (one owner reports only two pre-bookable slots over nearly three weeks and being advised to ring on clinic days for an “emergency appointment”).
Medivet Whitfield - Bewsbury Cross Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group. It offers 24-hour emergency care, with an overnight consultation fee of £130 for consults between 7pm and 9am (per the clinic website). Recent reviews most often mention kind, helpful staff (including a vet and veterinary nurse described as “lovely”), but there’s also a clear complaint about limited availability for routine appointments (one owner reports only two pre-bookable slots over nearly three weeks and being advised to ring on clinic days for an “emergency appointment”).
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