Vintage Veterinary Practice

Vintage Veterinary Practice in Margate offers routine, surgical and emergency veterinary care, with the website stating the practice is open 24/7 and has an in-house laboratory. Services mentioned span everyday checks and vaccinations through to more involved procedures such as C-sections, BOAS, cherry eye, neutering and orthopaedic surgery. Recent feedback is especially positive about calm handling, fast access when pets need help urgently, and strong follow-up support.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: routine health checks, vaccinations, and dental care are listed, with reviews also mentioning puppy checks and jabs.
• •Surgery: the practice website lists BOAS surgery, C-sections, neutering/castration, cherry eye surgery and orthopaedic procedures. Recent reviews also mention a smooth spay, anaesthesia and stitches for a deep paw wound, and tumour removal surgery for a rat.
• •Breeding and reproductive support: C-sections are a recurring theme in owner feedback, alongside help with newborn puppies and ongoing support while raising a litter.
• •Urgent and emergency care: the clinic states it is open 24/7. Recent owners describe same-day or very fast appointments for urgent problems, treatment for a dog with a UTI while on holiday, and overnight care for a cat after a road traffic accident.
• •Other care mentioned by owners: microchipping and passport paperwork for a foal, plus overnight hospitalisation when needed.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews also frequently describe the practice as reasonably priced, with specific comments mentioning an “excellent price” and costs that felt lower than at other vets.

People

John Alexander, also referred to by owners as John, Johnny or Dr. John, is the main named clinician in reviews and is repeatedly praised for calm handling, surgical care, end-of-life support and follow-up. Saba is also named positively for support with English Bulldogs. Reception and front desk staff are mentioned as welcoming and helpful, including helping to settle a nervous dog.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 92 Google reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall, with owners most often highlighting

• •Compassionate, calm handling: several owners say John and the team are especially good with nervous or difficult-to-handle pets.
• •Strong urgent and surgical care: examples include a dog with a UTI being seen within the hour, a smooth spay, wound repair under anaesthetic, overnight care after a cat was hit by a car, and a successful C-section.
• •Good support before and after treatment: owners mention ongoing help with puppies, clear communication, and attentive follow-up care.
• •Friendly team and value for money: reception staff are described as pleasant and welcoming, and pricing comes up repeatedly as reasonable.