There are 20 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Kent.
Top Rated Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Kent
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Vintage Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent clinic (not part of a named corporate group). The website highlights an in‑house laboratory and lists surgery types including BOAS and C‑sections, and recent reviews strongly echo that it’s set up for breeding/reproductive work and surgical care as well as ongoing support.
Concrete examples owners mention include
- •Planned C‑section support with timing and outcomes discussed (“timed everything perfectly” and both mum and puppy doing well).
- •Neutering/spay procedures described as going smoothly.
- •Overnight care for a cat after a road traffic accident, with the owner contrasting this with other vets advising euthanasia.
- •Follow-up and ongoing help, including “non stop help along the way” for raising pups and “exemplary follow up care” after stitches under anaesthesia.
Vintage Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent clinic (not part of a named corporate group). The website highlights an in‑house laboratory and lists surgery types including BOAS and C‑sections, and recent reviews strongly echo that it’s set up for breeding/reproductive work and surgical care as well as ongoing support.
Concrete examples owners mention include
- •Planned C‑section support with timing and outcomes discussed (“timed everything perfectly” and both mum and puppy doing well).
- •Neutering/spay procedures described as going smoothly.
- •Overnight care for a cat after a road traffic accident, with the owner contrasting this with other vets advising euthanasia.
- •Follow-up and ongoing help, including “non stop help along the way” for raising pups and “exemplary follow up care” after stitches under anaesthesia.
Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices, including 27 24‑hour centres). From the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus urgent same‑day problems, with owners repeatedly describing clear explanations of treatment choices and costs.
Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include
- •Urgent appointments arranged for a dog that became very unwell, with owners kept informed throughout (including multiple urgent visits during the same stay).
- •Follow‑up arranged as soon as the next day to reassess progress after starting medication.
- •A specific “foreign body” case: removal/treatment of a barbed grass seed lodged in a dog’s ear, described as calm and swift.
- •Several owners mention being walked through treatment options and prices without feeling pressured into a particular route.
Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices, including 27 24‑hour centres). From the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus urgent same‑day problems, with owners repeatedly describing clear explanations of treatment choices and costs.
Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include
- •Urgent appointments arranged for a dog that became very unwell, with owners kept informed throughout (including multiple urgent visits during the same stay).
- •Follow‑up arranged as soon as the next day to reassess progress after starting medication.
- •A specific “foreign body” case: removal/treatment of a barbed grass seed lodged in a dog’s ear, described as calm and swift.
- •Several owners mention being walked through treatment options and prices without feeling pressured into a particular route.
Corner House Vets offers care for cats, dogs, and small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters), with on-site X‑ray/ultrasound and an in-house lab for blood screening/testing. The practice is also listed as an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website mentions emergency care, but doesn’t give specific details about how it operates.
Recent reviews show a clear split: many describe friendly staff, clear explanations, and fast follow-up (including one case where an unwell dog was seen quickly and reviewed again two days later), while a minority report very high quotes for diagnostics/treatment and feel pressured toward expensive testing or given inconsistent diagnoses across different vets.
Corner House Vets offers care for cats, dogs, and small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters), with on-site X‑ray/ultrasound and an in-house lab for blood screening/testing. The practice is also listed as an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website mentions emergency care, but doesn’t give specific details about how it operates.
Recent reviews show a clear split: many describe friendly staff, clear explanations, and fast follow-up (including one case where an unwell dog was seen quickly and reviewed again two days later), while a minority report very high quotes for diagnostics/treatment and feel pressured toward expensive testing or given inconsistent diagnoses across different vets.
Sounder Equine Ltd appears to be an equine veterinary practice offering mainly ambulatory (call-out) care, based on repeated owner accounts of vets coming out urgently and arriving “very quickly,” as well as owners collecting prescribed medicines. The latest reviews repeatedly mention hands-on treatment for acute problems (for example, treating and closing a leg wound, managing suspected choke, and giving a steroid injection), plus diagnostics and follow-up communication (a vet phoning with blood test results and explaining next steps). Several reviews also describe vets adapting handling to the individual horse—one owner mentions an “extreme distrust” after prolonged sarcoid treatment, and another describes careful, patient treatment of a 31-year-old horse with heart problems, including successfully using clippers around a wound.
Sounder Equine Ltd appears to be an equine veterinary practice offering mainly ambulatory (call-out) care, based on repeated owner accounts of vets coming out urgently and arriving “very quickly,” as well as owners collecting prescribed medicines. The latest reviews repeatedly mention hands-on treatment for acute problems (for example, treating and closing a leg wound, managing suspected choke, and giving a steroid injection), plus diagnostics and follow-up communication (a vet phoning with blood test results and explaining next steps). Several reviews also describe vets adapting handling to the individual horse—one owner mentions an “extreme distrust” after prolonged sarcoid treatment, and another describes careful, patient treatment of a 31-year-old horse with heart problems, including successfully using clippers around a wound.
Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery & Equine Clinic is a small animal and equine practice established in 1989, with access to 24-hour emergency care. Reviews describe a team that prioritises continuity (owners mention being able to see their preferred vet “mostly”) and low-stress handling for anxious pets—several owners specifically mention nervous dogs being treated patiently, with small touches like a “tummy rub.” Practical support also comes up repeatedly: fitting appointments in at short notice for kennels, staff reading case histories in depth so owners don’t have to repeat everything, and help with insurance claims and advice.
Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery & Equine Clinic is a small animal and equine practice established in 1989, with access to 24-hour emergency care. Reviews describe a team that prioritises continuity (owners mention being able to see their preferred vet “mostly”) and low-stress handling for anxious pets—several owners specifically mention nervous dogs being treated patiently, with small touches like a “tummy rub.” Practical support also comes up repeatedly: fitting appointments in at short notice for kennels, staff reading case histories in depth so owners don’t have to repeat everything, and help with insurance claims and advice.
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White Mill Veterinary Centre is the trading name of Sandwich Veterinary Centre Ltd (per the clinic website). The practice describes itself as long-established and well-equipped, offering medical, surgical and diagnostic care plus after-care, and it treats a wide mix of species (including dogs, cats, small furries, reptiles, caged birds, farm animals and equine).
In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention not feeling rushed and vets taking time to listen, plus several end-of-life experiences handled in a very specific way: home euthanasia is described as calm and unhurried, followed by a condolence card. Reviews also mention support with ongoing treatment for a nervous dog needing sedation, and practical help giving treatment for a sore ear with a vet and nurse working together.
White Mill Veterinary Centre is the trading name of Sandwich Veterinary Centre Ltd (per the clinic website). The practice describes itself as long-established and well-equipped, offering medical, surgical and diagnostic care plus after-care, and it treats a wide mix of species (including dogs, cats, small furries, reptiles, caged birds, farm animals and equine).
In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention not feeling rushed and vets taking time to listen, plus several end-of-life experiences handled in a very specific way: home euthanasia is described as calm and unhurried, followed by a condolence card. Reviews also mention support with ongoing treatment for a nervous dog needing sedation, and practical help giving treatment for a sore ear with a vet and nurse working together.
Lakeview Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice owned by experienced vets and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group, with RCVS Accreditation. The clinic’s website highlights surgery & medicine, preventative healthcare, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice, and it states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Briar House Veterinary Surgery. In recent reviews, owners most often point to how the team handles pets’ stress levels (including first visits and puppies) and to clear communication during urgent situations—one review describes a dog being looked after for the afternoon to recuperate after a suspected beach ingestion, with the team explaining what was happening throughout.
Lakeview Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice owned by experienced vets and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group, with RCVS Accreditation. The clinic’s website highlights surgery & medicine, preventative healthcare, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice, and it states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Briar House Veterinary Surgery. In recent reviews, owners most often point to how the team handles pets’ stress levels (including first visits and puppies) and to clear communication during urgent situations—one review describes a dog being looked after for the afternoon to recuperate after a suspected beach ingestion, with the team explaining what was happening throughout.
East Kent Equine Ltd is described as an ambulatory-only equine veterinary practice, meaning care is provided via call-outs rather than at a fixed clinic site. From the information available, it’s set up for on-site horse care, but no specific procedures, diagnostics, or emergency arrangements are listed in the provided clinic data or website summary. No details were provided about whether it’s independent or part of a larger corporate group.
East Kent Equine Ltd is described as an ambulatory-only equine veterinary practice, meaning care is provided via call-outs rather than at a fixed clinic site. From the information available, it’s set up for on-site horse care, but no specific procedures, diagnostics, or emergency arrangements are listed in the provided clinic data or website summary. No details were provided about whether it’s independent or part of a larger corporate group.
LMT Equine Ltd focuses on veterinary chiropractic for horses and dogs, with appointments described as tailored to each individual animal—whether for a specific issue or a routine “check over.” The clinic is led by Laura, an equine vet who is accredited and registered with the IVCA, and who also offers myofascial release (described on the site as a gentle technique). The website also highlights that Laura can liaise with an animal’s usual vet to agree the best treatment or rehabilitation plan.
LMT Equine Ltd focuses on veterinary chiropractic for horses and dogs, with appointments described as tailored to each individual animal—whether for a specific issue or a routine “check over.” The clinic is led by Laura, an equine vet who is accredited and registered with the IVCA, and who also offers myofascial release (described on the site as a gentle technique). The website also highlights that Laura can liaise with an animal’s usual vet to agree the best treatment or rehabilitation plan.
Putlands Veterinary Surgery has been established since 1977 and treats a wide mix of animals (pets as well as horses and farm animals). The practice lists routine vaccinations, surgical consultations, and an on-site dispensary, and says it offers 24-hour access to emergency care via out-of-hours service providers. Recent reviews repeatedly mention reception fitting in same-day appointments (including for a poorly bantam chicken and for ducks), and thoughtful gestures around end-of-life care (a handwritten condolence card with paw prints). A small number of reviews raise concerns about non-clinical issues (a claimed parking incident) and about a guinea pig consultation where the owner felt an obvious issue (sore feet/“bumblefoot”) wasn’t checked despite a £80 bill and discussion of a ~£360 anaesthetised dental procedure.
Putlands Veterinary Surgery has been established since 1977 and treats a wide mix of animals (pets as well as horses and farm animals). The practice lists routine vaccinations, surgical consultations, and an on-site dispensary, and says it offers 24-hour access to emergency care via out-of-hours service providers. Recent reviews repeatedly mention reception fitting in same-day appointments (including for a poorly bantam chicken and for ducks), and thoughtful gestures around end-of-life care (a handwritten condolence card with paw prints). A small number of reviews raise concerns about non-clinical issues (a claimed parking incident) and about a guinea pig consultation where the owner felt an obvious issue (sore feet/“bumblefoot”) wasn’t checked despite a £80 bill and discussion of a ~£360 anaesthetised dental procedure.
Birgit Holistic Vet Ltd presents itself as a holistic veterinary practice offering both complementary and conventional treatments. The website and reviews consistently describe a “treat the whole animal” approach, with owners mentioning detailed consultations that cover overall health and wellbeing (not just the presenting complaint). Reviewers most often describe support for chronic or complex conditions—particularly spinal/back problems—using acupuncture plus Chinese herbs and homeopathy, sometimes alongside or after conventional pain relief. A few owners also mention ongoing support outside appointments, including help with medication orders and a sympathy card after a pet’s death.
Birgit Holistic Vet Ltd presents itself as a holistic veterinary practice offering both complementary and conventional treatments. The website and reviews consistently describe a “treat the whole animal” approach, with owners mentioning detailed consultations that cover overall health and wellbeing (not just the presenting complaint). Reviewers most often describe support for chronic or complex conditions—particularly spinal/back problems—using acupuncture plus Chinese herbs and homeopathy, sometimes alongside or after conventional pain relief. A few owners also mention ongoing support outside appointments, including help with medication orders and a sympathy card after a pet’s death.
Lady Dane Vets LLP is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice that offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and is listed as providing emergency veterinary services and functioning as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe routine appointments (including cat consults) and travel paperwork (a travel health certificate appointment was mentioned). Several owners specifically mention vet advice and handling: one client highlighted “holistic” options offered before medication, and another said their “not the best behaved” cats were handled confidently. Recent negatives focus on appointment disruption (pre-booked slots delayed by emergency cases) and frustration with travel certificate paperwork timing, alongside repeated complaints about high costs.
Lady Dane Vets LLP is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice that offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and is listed as providing emergency veterinary services and functioning as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe routine appointments (including cat consults) and travel paperwork (a travel health certificate appointment was mentioned). Several owners specifically mention vet advice and handling: one client highlighted “holistic” options offered before medication, and another said their “not the best behaved” cats were handled confidently. Recent negatives focus on appointment disruption (pre-booked slots delayed by emergency cases) and frustration with travel certificate paperwork timing, alongside repeated complaints about high costs.
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.
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.
Isabelle Vets L’Islet is part of Isabelle Vets, a long-established veterinary practice (established in 1919) that operates more than one surgery and describes itself as providing a “full range of veterinary services.” The website highlights emergency appointments, and reviews include an example of a dog being fitted in on a busy Saturday for treatment of a cut that “couldn’t wait.” Recent feedback is mixed on access: one owner reports long waits for appointments at this surgery and being redirected to the other branch, while other reviews describe welcoming service and gentle handling of timid pets.
Isabelle Vets L’Islet is part of Isabelle Vets, a long-established veterinary practice (established in 1919) that operates more than one surgery and describes itself as providing a “full range of veterinary services.” The website highlights emergency appointments, and reviews include an example of a dog being fitted in on a busy Saturday for treatment of a cut that “couldn’t wait.” Recent feedback is mixed on access: one owner reports long waits for appointments at this surgery and being redirected to the other branch, while other reviews describe welcoming service and gentle handling of timid pets.
Kingston Veterinary Group is a long-established mixed veterinary practice (founded in 1886) offering care for multiple species, including domestic pets, livestock, and horses. The website promotes Pet Health Club “Essential” and “Plus” plans for spreading the cost of preventative healthcare (no plan pricing/details provided). Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data, and the website references instructions for what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed. Google feedback is limited (3.8/5 from 4 reviews) and the latest reviews available to us contain no written detail, so it’s hard to judge strengths/weaknesses from owner experiences.
Kingston Veterinary Group is a long-established mixed veterinary practice (founded in 1886) offering care for multiple species, including domestic pets, livestock, and horses. The website promotes Pet Health Club “Essential” and “Plus” plans for spreading the cost of preventative healthcare (no plan pricing/details provided). Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data, and the website references instructions for what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed. Google feedback is limited (3.8/5 from 4 reviews) and the latest reviews available to us contain no written detail, so it’s hard to judge strengths/weaknesses from owner experiences.
Green Lane Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (established in 1999) that reviewers describe as independent rather than part of a chain. The clinic website states that urgent and emergency cases take priority over routine ailments, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (one reviewer describes being asked whether a junior nurse could observe an appointment).
From the latest reviews available, owners commonly mention
- •Fast access for injuries (an “immediate appointment” for an injured cat).
- •Ongoing care for senior pets and end-of-life support (a 15-year-old dog with fits/seizures; “care till the end”).
- •A clear split in experiences: many praise the team’s care, while a small number describe serious concerns about professionalism and handling during consultations (including one detailed account relating to a vaccination appointment and subsequent illness).
Green Lane Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (established in 1999) that reviewers describe as independent rather than part of a chain. The clinic website states that urgent and emergency cases take priority over routine ailments, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (one reviewer describes being asked whether a junior nurse could observe an appointment).
From the latest reviews available, owners commonly mention
- •Fast access for injuries (an “immediate appointment” for an injured cat).
- •Ongoing care for senior pets and end-of-life support (a 15-year-old dog with fits/seizures; “care till the end”).
- •A clear split in experiences: many praise the team’s care, while a small number describe serious concerns about professionalism and handling during consultations (including one detailed account relating to a vaccination appointment and subsequent illness).
Oaklands has a small set of Google reviews that focus more on the setting and customer experience than on specific veterinary treatments. Reviewers mention a “beautiful place,” describe the owner as “amazing,” and say the people there are “very friendly and helpful.” The written reviews available to us don’t describe any procedures, conditions treated, or how appointments are run.
Oaklands has a small set of Google reviews that focus more on the setting and customer experience than on specific veterinary treatments. Reviewers mention a “beautiful place,” describe the owner as “amazing,” and say the people there are “very friendly and helpful.” The written reviews available to us don’t describe any procedures, conditions treated, or how appointments are run.
Our Score (68/100)
Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic is an equine-focused practice with a hospital setting used for cases like colic admissions and diagnostic workups (bone scans are specifically mentioned). It also states it offers emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe
- •Colic management that escalates to hospital care when needed (one owner describes two vet visits at home before deciding to admit, followed by a 5‑day stay and phone calls afterwards).
- •Detailed, unhurried explanations of options and findings (including talking owners through choices during an emergency and explaining findings while still at the clinic).
- •Regular updates during inpatient stays, including daily calls during a bone-scan admission.
- •Practical support around stressful situations, such as help with insurance claim forms and even help loading a horse onto a trailer on discharge.
Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic is an equine-focused practice with a hospital setting used for cases like colic admissions and diagnostic workups (bone scans are specifically mentioned). It also states it offers emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe
- •Colic management that escalates to hospital care when needed (one owner describes two vet visits at home before deciding to admit, followed by a 5‑day stay and phone calls afterwards).
- •Detailed, unhurried explanations of options and findings (including talking owners through choices during an emergency and explaining findings while still at the clinic).
- •Regular updates during inpatient stays, including daily calls during a bone-scan admission.
- •Practical support around stressful situations, such as help with insurance claim forms and even help loading a horse onto a trailer on discharge.
Kent Equine Hospital is an independent, 100% equine clinic (horses, ponies and donkeys) with full hospital and surgical facilities and its own emergency cover (not outsourced). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both hospital-based procedures (including surgery and endoscopy/scoping) and ambulatory “zone visits”, alongside longer-running work such as lameness and breeding/reproductive support. Reviewers repeatedly mention clear, regular communication during procedures, urgent emergency attendance for suspected colic, and follow-up action plans after care.
Kent Equine Hospital is an independent, 100% equine clinic (horses, ponies and donkeys) with full hospital and surgical facilities and its own emergency cover (not outsourced). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both hospital-based procedures (including surgery and endoscopy/scoping) and ambulatory “zone visits”, alongside longer-running work such as lameness and breeding/reproductive support. Reviewers repeatedly mention clear, regular communication during procedures, urgent emergency attendance for suspected colic, and follow-up action plans after care.
Equicall South Eastern Regional Hub is an equine-only service set up in October 2018 by two equine vets, Ian Bellis and James Hopkins. Based on the clinic’s own description, it is focused specifically on providing out-of-hours equine veterinary cover (rather than routine daytime work), positioning it for urgent and emergency horse care outside standard hours.
Equicall South Eastern Regional Hub is an equine-only service set up in October 2018 by two equine vets, Ian Bellis and James Hopkins. Based on the clinic’s own description, it is focused specifically on providing out-of-hours equine veterinary cover (rather than routine daytime work), positioning it for urgent and emergency horse care outside standard hours.