Specialist Vets in Folkestone

Specialist Vets in Folkestone

Advanced care, referral centres and specialized veterinary services

About Specialist Vets in Folkestone

Updated January 2026

Veterinary nurse training is a key feature in Folkestone's clinics.

All clinics in Folkestone participate in veterinary nurse training, signifying a commitment to education and high standards of care. This training ensures that staff are continually learning and improving, which can translate into better patient outcomes. For pet owners, this means that clinics are staffed by well-trained professionals capable of handling complex cases. The availability of such training indicates a strong investment in the community's veterinary healthcare infrastructure.

There are 3 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Folkestone.

Top Rated Specialist Vets in Folkestone

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (84/100)

4.7(286 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
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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.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (84/100)

4.6(269 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

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.

Our Score (70/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.2(93 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

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.