Best Vets in Gillingham – Complete Local Guide

Margetts & Associates Ltd is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about being able to get appointments quickly (including same-day) and pets being handled in a way that makes them comfortable enough to enjoy visiting. One review raises a specific concern about how the practice communicated after a pet died at an emergency vet, describing the account being discontinued without a condolence message. Concrete specifics owners mention: - Same-day appointments being available (reported by one reviewer). - Straightforward appointment booking (reported by one reviewer). - Pets (including a dog) appearing happy to attend because of the attention they receive (reported by one reviewer). - A complaint about not being contacted after the practice was notified of a pet’s death, and the owner finding the account closure “brutal” (reported by one reviewer).

Southill Vets Ltd describes itself as a long‑established independent veterinary practice. The website states it provides routine medical and surgical care, plus a 24‑hour emergency service run by its own team for clients. In the latest reviews available to us, owners frequently describe thorough exams and practical treatment plans (for example, a dog assessed for hind‑leg lameness, given a pain‑relief injection and prescribed medication), and at least one account of being seen without an appointment for a minor wound that was cleaned and checked. There is also a serious negative review alleging delayed surgery for a vomiting dog, poor communication afterwards, and concerns around handling of the pet after death, which conflicts with the many positive reports.

Medway Park Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe support with end‑of‑life euthanasia (“calm and peaceful”), ongoing management of complex chronic conditions in cats (diabetes with later concerns about heart and kidney issues), and even help for an injured pigeon that the team said they would take on to a rescue centre for rehabilitation. Feedback on costs is mixed: some owners accept that “pet care costs what it costs,” while others report price changes and specific concerns about the cost and explanation of routine services.

Two Parkwood Vets is part of the Mote Park Vet Group and presents itself (via its website) as a modern, well‑equipped practice with experience in surgery, medicine and orthopaedics. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention fast access to appointments (including same‑day and being seen within a couple of hours), clear, “no‑nonsense” advice, and a feeling that recommendations aren’t driven by selling extras (one reviewer specifically praises them for not trying to “flog” drugs or add-on fees). Dental work is also directly referenced, with one owner saying the team explained the dental treatment clearly and helped them feel at ease.

The Shreen Veterinary Group offers routine pet healthcare (consultations, vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, dental care and nail clipping) plus emergency care, and lists support for a range of small pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters. The website also references a Pet Health Club® proactive healthcare plan, and one owner specifically mentions being “on a pet plan” for included treatments. Across the latest reviews, owners most often describe vets who take time to listen and explain options clearly (including “sensible transparent advice”), with one detailed account crediting vet Sophie with finding a medication that significantly improved an older cat’s episodes and day-to-day comfort. A minority of recent reviews raise concerns about practical support and handling: one owner reports no help getting through the door while juggling a pram and large dog, and that a nail clip couldn’t be completed, leaving the dog stressed and the owner advised to continue at home.