The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery

Services

• •Routine care for dogs, cats and rabbits: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, prescriptions and nurse clinics. Recent reviews mention routine check-ups for senior cats and ongoing care for elderly pets.
• •Surgery and procedures: general surgery, laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgery. Owners have specifically praised the support around a cat spay and the calm handling of nervous pets during visits.
• •Diagnostics and imaging: in-house laboratory facilities, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and CT scanning. Reviews also describe thorough checks and tests when pets were unwell.
• •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

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Recent reviews focus much more on the standard of care and staff support than on cost.

People

• •Dr Lauren is the most frequently named clinician in reviews, with owners praising her care for senior cats, her calm approach with a very stressed dog, and thoughtful follow-up after treatment.
• •Bea is thanked 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 said 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 212 reviews.

• •A clear theme is a friendly, caring and helpful team, with several recent reviewers simply highlighting how welcoming staff are.
• •Reviews describe reassuring handling of nervous or unwell pets, including praise for Lauren with a very stressed dog and for Bea and Lauren during a cat’s assessment and follow-up.
• •There are signs of strong continuity and trust, with owners mentioning years of care for senior and elderly cats.
• •Practical experience also comes across well, with mentions of easy appointment booking, being able to choose the vet, and a clean surgery.