Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery

Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery is an independently owned, purpose-built small-animal clinic in Hawkinge, Kent. The practice offers routine care alongside more complex surgical work, including orthopaedic, abdominal, and chest surgery, and it has on-site X-ray. It also states that it provides a separate waiting area for cats, rabbits, and smaller pets, alongside space for dogs, and it is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Services

•Small-animal veterinary care: the clinic lists care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets.
•Surgery: website-listed capabilities include general surgery, neutering, orthopaedic surgery, abdominal surgery, and chest surgery.
•Diagnostics and facilities: the practice states it has on-site X-ray.
•Waiting areas: the clinic says it offers a separate waiting area for cats, rabbits, and smaller pets, alongside space for dogs.
•Care reflected in client feedback: recent reviews describe thorough consultations, vets who listen carefully and explain treatment clearly, supportive handling of acute illness, and gentle end-of-life care.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews also include several positive comments about charges being reasonable and clients not feeling overcharged for the care received.

People

•Irina — named in multiple reviews for gentle, supportive handling of difficult consultations and euthanasia appointments.
•Claire — mentioned by a client as part of the supportive team during an end-of-life visit.
•John — mentioned by a long-term client who said they had used the practice since its early days, “when it was just John.”
•More broadly, reviews regularly praise the reception team, nurses, and vets for being welcoming, knowledgeable, compassionate, and good at communicating.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 190 reviews.

•Feedback is strongly positive overall, with many clients praising a friendly, welcoming team across reception, nursing, and veterinary staff.
•Several reviews highlight clear communication and careful listening, including consultations where owners felt their concerns were taken seriously and care was tailored to their pet.
•A recurring theme is compassionate support in difficult moments, especially around serious illness and end-of-life decisions, with Irina mentioned by name more than once.
•Price perception is generally favourable in written reviews, though one recent reviewer reported being turned away when seeking emergency help for an unregistered dog, which stands out against the otherwise very positive pattern.

Reviews for Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 190 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Phil Reddecliffe

2 months ago

Irina the vet and the receptionist are brilliants We have had to have our two 16 year old cats put down in the last couple of weeks but Irina was so gentle and kind. Would recommend her.

Simon Jones

Hazel Attwell

3 months ago

Becky Weller

Excellent friendly staff. Very knowledgeable and caring

Tania Bapuji

5 months ago

I was turned away from this vet with an elderly dog who needed to be seen as an emergency at 8.40am on Saturday 23 May 2026 when I was at a local flyball competition, because "Youre not registered" "We're fully booked" and "We close at 12.30". All they did was give me a list of other local vets. I went to Vets for Pets at Pets at Home instead who were caring and brilliant. My dog passed sadly, but I was incredibly impressed by Vets for Pets. This place's attitude was quite honestly appalling and I would suggest going elsewhere.

Jeremy Sisk

8 months ago

Yesterday, we had to part with our wonderful Maine Coon due to a terminal diagnosis. It was one of the hardest of things to do and I just want to say that the vet, Irina, could not have been more supportive or gentle in her delivery of bad news and support in decision making. The supremely sad process was made as easy as possible and I could not have asked for better help. Claire and all the other staff were also incredibly supportive, sympathetic and exactly as you want. Thank you very much Hawkinge Veterinary Practise

charlotte greenwood

My fur baby (cockapoo) Bee has been with this veterinary surgery since a pup and he is turning 6 this year. The staff are always welcoming and happy. The receptionist are helpful and chatty. Recently my dog suffered an acute illness, he is well now. The staff were amazing. The care and support for both my dog and me was incredible. Every staff member genuinely care and show such compassion to provide excellent care/treatment. They have exceptional communication skills and are experienced in accommodating care to suit our dogs needs. I can not thank you all enough for looking after myself and Bee. Highly recommend this vet to anyone, you will be well looked after.

Chelsea Martin

9 months ago

mark&holly owenwoods

1 year ago

Martin Bailey

I was recommended this Vet surgery by a neighbour after I was complaining to them about the very high Vets bills for very minor issues from my regular Vets . So, I thought I'd try them. What a lovely team! First visit but welcomed by a very friendly and warm reception team. The vet was really thorough and listened carefully to my worries then treated my dog appropriately. The bill was very reasonable (much less than my previous vet would have charged) and I feel very confident in that team. I would certainly recommend them to other pet owners.