The Meopham Veterinary Hospital

The Meopham Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS certified Veterinary Hospital with a 24-hour emergency service and nursing staff on-site 24/7 for in-patients (365 days a year). Based on its stated facilities and recent client experiences, it’s set up for both routine care (consultations, vaccinations, microchipping) and complex referral-style work (CT scanning, ophthalmology and other surgery), alongside rehabilitation services (hydrotherapy/physiotherapy) and an in-house groomer.

Recent reviews repeatedly mention

• •being seen overnight for urgent problems, including pregnancy/whelping complications
• •referral diagnostics such as CT scans, with cases fitted in as emergencies when a pet worsened
• •ophthalmology/eye surgery (including entropion correction in a young puppy)
• •a separate grooming service that clients describe as friendly and helpful

Services

From the clinic website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

• •24-hour emergency care (described as available 365 days a year), with nursing staff on-site 24/7 for hospitalised patients
• •Consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, prescriptions
• •General surgery and orthopaedic surgery
• •Laparoscopic spays
• •Ophthalmology, including eye surgery (entropion correction is specifically mentioned in a review)
• •CT scanning (explicitly mentioned as a reason for referral)
• •Endoscopy, radiography, ultrasonography
• •Laboratory facilities
• •Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, plus laser therapy
• •Nurse clinics
• •Canine behaviourist
• •End of life care and bereavement support
• •Animal health certificates
• •Pet grooming (with “full grooming service” and spa-type treatments mentioned on the site)
• •Species listed on the site: dogs, cats, rabbits
• •Structured clinic data also lists it as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility

Pricing

• •One recent review reports an after-hours bill of £1295 for emergency treatment during pregnancy/whelping complications, and says no itemised receipt was given.

People

Named staff mentioned in recent reviews

• •Zoe (vet) – a client notes she had seen their cat before (details already on file) and describes her as consistently kind to the cat.
• •Dr Bruce Mcleary – mentioned in connection with a CT scan work-up; the reviewer says he helped put a nervous dog at ease and was thorough in finding a solution.
• •Martin (vet, described by the reviewer as a specialist in eye surgery) – credited with entropion surgery on a 12-week-old puppy; the reviewer also mentions staff taking turns to comfort the puppy while waiting.
• •Eva and Lucy (night duty team) – named by a reviewer who brought in a nervous dog overnight with whelping complications; they describe being welcomed and supported during the emergency.

Non-clinical staff

• •Reception is specifically mentioned as “super helpful” in one recent review.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 537 reviews. “”

• •24-hour access and urgent care: people describe reassurance from the round-the-clock service and being seen overnight for emergencies, including pregnancy/whelping complications.
• •Advanced diagnostics and referral-style capability: a CT scan is specifically mentioned, including being fitted in as an emergency when a dog deteriorated.
• •Eye cases and surgery: one long-term client describes entropion eye surgery with good results and staff actively comforting a young puppy pre-procedure.
• •Grooming service experience: a reviewer notes the veterinary practice and groomers were both friendly and helpful.
• •Cost and billing clarity (mixed feedback): one reviewer warns that after-hours care was expensive (£1295) and reports no itemised receipt, while other recent reviews focus on reassurance, kindness, and supportive handling during stressful visits.