Pennard Vets – Vets in Sevenoaks
Clinic Overview
- Kind, reassuring handling is a consistent theme: reviewers repeatedly say pets are treated gently, especially nervous or excitable dogs, and owners mention feeling supported during stressful visits. - Emergency and urgent care are especially well regarded: recent examples include a very sick dog, an evening wound repair, hospital care, and follow-up after infection or injury. - Communication and professionalism are praised: owners describe vets and nurses as calm, knowledgeable, and focused on pets’ wellbeing, with the reception team also often mentioned positively.
Services
- •Out-of-hours and emergency care in-house: the practice website states that out-of-hours care is handled by the clinic. Recent reviewers also describe urgent help including a Friday evening wound repair and other emergency treatment where pets were seen promptly and cared for reassuringly.
- •General veterinary care for routine and more involved cases: reviews mention treatment for a very sick rabbit, care for a dog with an eye infection, follow-up for a front paw infection, and support for dogs recovering after injury.
- •Pain management and ongoing support: owners describe responsive advice and treatment aimed at keeping older pets comfortable, alongside follow-up care for pets needing longer-term monitoring.
- •Low-stress handling for anxious pets: reviewers repeatedly mention unhurried appointments, gentle handling, treats from reception to build confidence, and separate waiting areas for cats and dogs.
- •Puppy confidence-building: one long-term client mentions a puppy party that helped their dog build confidence early on.
- •Training and accreditation: the website notes that the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility and holds Stress Free and Positive Pet accreditation.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average for price, but this is based on very few comparable services. Recent reviews focus much more on the standard of care than on cost.
People
- •Dr. Kate Kamińska / Kate: frequently praised for being knowledgeable, calm, and clear, with review mentions covering a timid cat and a very sick rabbit.
- •Ewan West: earlier feedback highlights gentle handling and clear explanations.
- •Cecily: recently thanked for a focused, supportive follow-up on a dog recovering from a front paw infection.
- •Jasper: recently praised for caring for a dog on a stressful Friday evening and stitching up a significant wound.
- •Reception, nursing, and wider clinical team: often described as friendly, caring, and professional, with repeated thanks for helping nervous dogs feel more at ease.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 609 reviews.
- •Kind, reassuring handling is a consistent theme: reviewers repeatedly say pets are treated gently, especially nervous or excitable dogs, and owners mention feeling supported during stressful visits.
- •Emergency and urgent care are especially well regarded: recent examples include a very sick dog, an evening wound repair, hospital care, and follow-up after infection or injury.
- •Communication and professionalism are praised: owners describe vets and nurses as calm, knowledgeable, and focused on pets’ wellbeing, with the reception team also often mentioned positively.
- •Facilities are viewed positively, with one reported wait issue: reviewers like the well-set-up practice, segregated waiting spaces, and private parking, though one owner reported a 50-minute wait without updates until they asked.
