About Dog & Cat Vets in Folkestone
Companion-animal services are the primary focus in Folkestone.
The clinics in Folkestone are primarily focused on treating companion animals, such as dogs and cats. This specialization ensures that clinics are well-equipped to provide routine check-ups, vaccinations, and non-urgent treatments tailored to these animals. For pet owners, this means access to knowledgeable professionals who understand the unique needs of their pets. The presence of veterinary nurse training in all clinics further enhances the level of care available, providing a comprehensive support system for companion animals.
There are 4 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Folkestone.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Folkestone
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Abbeywell Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. From its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care plus travel/admin services (like Animal Health Certificates) and general procedures (a cat spay is specifically mentioned). Owners also repeatedly mention practical communication—vets explaining medications and next steps, and aftercare following surgery—while a smaller number of reviews describe the opposite experience, alleging pressure to pay for advanced imaging (MRI and other scans) or treatment decisions they felt missed a serious condition.
Abbeywell Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. From its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care plus travel/admin services (like Animal Health Certificates) and general procedures (a cat spay is specifically mentioned). Owners also repeatedly mention practical communication—vets explaining medications and next steps, and aftercare following surgery—while a smaller number of reviews describe the opposite experience, alleging pressure to pay for advanced imaging (MRI and other scans) or treatment decisions they felt missed a serious condition.
Manor Veterinary Clinic provides general veterinary care for cats, dogs and several small pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters), with diagnostics, surgery and in-house laboratory facilities listed on its website. The clinic also states it offers emergency care, and it holds Cat Friendly Clinic and Rabbit Friendly status. Reviews consistently mention a clean, spacious waiting area (including separate zones for cats, dogs and puppies) and staff who don’t rush owners during calls or appointments.
Manor Veterinary Clinic provides general veterinary care for cats, dogs and several small pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters), with diagnostics, surgery and in-house laboratory facilities listed on its website. The clinic also states it offers emergency care, and it holds Cat Friendly Clinic and Rabbit Friendly status. Reviews consistently mention a clean, spacious waiting area (including separate zones for cats, dogs and puppies) and staff who don’t rush owners during calls or appointments.
Medivet Folkestone Sandgate is part of the Medivet group (previously known as Anna House Veterinary Clinic). The practice is set up for routine care and in‑house diagnostics, with facilities listed including an in‑house laboratory, ultrasound and X‑rays, and it treats cats, dogs and rabbits. Recent reviews describe both planned care (annual check-ups, neutering) and urgent situations (e.g., chocolate ingestion) being handled promptly, with some owners also noting follow-up communication such as a vet calling in the evening with test results.
Medivet Folkestone Sandgate is part of the Medivet group (previously known as Anna House Veterinary Clinic). The practice is set up for routine care and in‑house diagnostics, with facilities listed including an in‑house laboratory, ultrasound and X‑rays, and it treats cats, dogs and rabbits. Recent reviews describe both planned care (annual check-ups, neutering) and urgent situations (e.g., chocolate ingestion) being handled promptly, with some owners also noting follow-up communication such as a vet calling in the evening with test results.
Our Score (70/100)
Companion Care (Folkestone) Ltd operates as a Vets for Pets practice; the website describes it as a locally owned practice and names Dr Cormac Higgins as Practice Owner (Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon). It presents itself as a modern, well-equipped clinic with an in-house lab and pharmacy, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards, plus an isolation unit and operating theatre.
Companion Care (Folkestone) Ltd operates as a Vets for Pets practice; the website describes it as a locally owned practice and names Dr Cormac Higgins as Practice Owner (Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon). It presents itself as a modern, well-equipped clinic with an in-house lab and pharmacy, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards, plus an isolation unit and operating theatre.