The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Swanscombe
Clinic Overview
The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-certified small animal practice in Swanscombe, with access to the connected Meopham RCVS-certified Veterinary Hospital. Its service list covers routine care such as consultations, vaccinations, microchipping and nurse clinics, alongside diagnostics and treatments including imaging, endoscopy, orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation therapies. The website also states that a 24-hour emergency service is available 365 days a year at Meopham Hospital.
The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-certified small animal practice in Swanscombe, with access to the connected Meopham RCVS-certified Veterinary Hospital. Its service list covers routine care such as consultations, vaccinations, microchipping and nurse clinics, alongside diagnostics and treatments including imaging, endoscopy, orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation therapies. The website also states that a 24-hour emergency service is available 365 days a year at Meopham Hospital. Recent reviews highlight a friendly team, easy appointment booking and reassuring follow-up.
Services
- •Routine care for common pets: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, prescriptions and nurse clinics for dogs, cats and rabbits. Reviews also mention routine health checks for kittens and senior cats.
- •Surgery and procedures: general surgery, laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgery. Recent feedback specifically mentions a cat spay, with owners appreciating the support and reassurance after the procedure.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: in-house laboratory facilities, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and CT scanning.
- •Rehabilitation and pain management: physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, laser therapy and small animal acupuncture.
- •Additional support services: ophthalmology, canine behaviour support, animal health certificates, end-of-life care and bereavement support.
- •Other facilities and arrangements: pet grooming is listed, the practice is noted as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility, and 24-hour emergency care is provided through the connected Meopham Hospital.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Dr Lauren is the most frequently named clinician in reviews, with long-standing clients praising her care for senior cats and other pets over many years.
- •Bea is thanked in a recent review for being kind and thorough when assessing an unwell cat and carrying out checks and tests.
- •Katie, Alex, Amelia and Sarah are named by one owner who says the team helped their cat feel comfortable during health checks, answered questions clearly and were supportive after a spay.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 203 reviews.
- •A recurring theme is a friendly, caring and helpful team, with several short recent reviews focusing simply on how welcoming the staff are.
- •Reviews describe reassuring clinical care, including one detailed account of Bea and Dr Lauren assessing a poorly cat, carrying out checks, and Lauren following up afterwards.
- •There are signs of strong continuity, with owners mentioning they have stayed with the practice for 10 years or more, including for the care of senior cats.
- •Practical experience is also rated well: owners mention easy appointment booking, being able to choose a vet, and getting clear answers to questions during routine visits and after procedures such as a cat spay.
