Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Sittingbourne
Clinic Overview
Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery in Sittingbourne appears to be independently owned, with the website signed by Helle Vendelbo, Veterinary Surgeon/Proprietor. The practice covers routine preventive care, nurse-led clinics, and common medical, surgical, and diagnostic work. Recent feedback describes friendly, supportive handling of dogs, cats, and rabbits, alongside compassionate care during more difficult moments.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: The practice offers vaccinations, general health checks, and nurse clinics for weight management, flea and worm control, and care of older pets. Recent reviews specifically mention annual rabbit vaccinations with a thorough in-depth check.
- •Consultations for illness and ongoing care: Owners describe the team as quick and helpful when pets are unwell, with reviews covering ongoing care for dogs and cats as well as routine rabbit appointments.
- •Surgery and diagnostics: Feedback includes suspicious skin growths being assessed, removed, and sent for biopsy, with dental treatment carried out during the same anaesthetic.
- •Nursing and practical support: Reviews praise the nursing and reception teams for recovery support, friendly day-to-day help, and assistance with insurance claims. One recent review also mentions a useful pet club.
- •Information and access: The website mentions online booking, pet factsheets, and a Brucella policy.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Helle Vendelbo — Veterinary Surgeon/Proprietor
- •Veterinary nurses and reception staff are regularly praised for friendly handling, recovery support, bereavement sensitivity, and practical help such as insurance paperwork.
- •The wider vet team is described by owners as knowledgeable, thorough, and good with pets, although recent reviews do not name individual clinicians.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 286 reviews. Recent written feedback is mostly very positive.
- •Many owners describe the team as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with particular praise for how well staff handle dogs, cats, and rabbits.
- •Reviews highlight thorough clinical care, including detailed rabbit vaccination appointments, skin growth removal with biopsy, and dental treatment completed during the same anaesthetic.
- •Compassionate support is a recurring theme, including kind follow-up after the loss of a pet and appreciation for keepsakes and a sympathy card.
- •There is also an isolated negative review about a teenager being told by reception to contact a bird rescue herself after bringing in two baby birds.

