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## Summary Vets2Home – Peaceful Pet Goodbyes focuses on at-home end-of-life visits for pets, with owners repeatedly describing a calm, unhurried process and detailed communication from first contact through aftercare. Reviews give concrete examples of how visits are handled: vets explain each step, check consent before proceeding after sedation, and adapt the environment to keep other pets and family members as settled as possible. Several owners also mention coordinated cremation/aftercare and clear updates about when ashes are ready. Specific details mentioned by owners include: - Home visits arranged quickly when pets deteriorated suddenly (including same-day “a few hours later” in one account). - A step-by-step process where a sedative injection is given first, then the vet asks whether the family wishes to proceed. - Practical touches during aftercare and transport (a large bed with pillow/blanket for a large dog; a candle left with the family in one case). - Ongoing coordination after the visit, including updates by text/email and arrangements for ashes (including hand-delivery to the pet’s usual vet, or switching plans to collect directly from a crematorium). ## Services Based on the latest written reviews available to us, services described include: - At-home euthanasia (peaceful goodbye visits) for dogs and cats (examples include a bulldog, a greyhound, a rottweiler, and elderly cats). - End-of-life discussion and decision support during the visit (owners describe vets helping them feel confident it was the right time and explaining what would happen). - Aftercare coordination, including cremation arrangements and return of ashes. - Ashes return/collection options, including hand-delivery back to a pet’s regular vet in one account, and accommodating a change to collect ashes directly from a named crematorium (“Chestnut Lodge”) in another. ## People - Dr Suzen (vet): Mentioned repeatedly for at-home visits. Owners describe her as calm and reassuring, giving families time without rushing, and treating pets “with compassion and respect.” One owner specifically noted she stayed afterwards to ensure their dog was laid comfortably for transport, and left a candle. - Dr Jo (vet): Described as arriving exactly when expected, texting to say he was on the way, and clearly explaining each step. One owner highlights that after sedation he asked whether they wished to proceed, and then left the room so other dogs could say goodbye. - Emma (vet): Mentioned as “knowledgeable and empathetic,” helping an owner who was uncertain about the decision feel at ease. - Amanda and Andrea (office/admin): Credited for quick, kind responses and for arranging the visit at a requested call time; owners mention timely emails and clear information about the process. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 149 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Clear, structured communication from first contact through to ashes being ready (updates via email/text are mentioned multiple times). - Unhurried, explained procedures at home, including consent check after sedation and families being given time before and after. - Handling of the household and other pets, such as gently encouraging a companion pet to see the dog who had passed, and keeping things calm by stepping out briefly. - Aftercare logistics handled for the family, including cremation arrangements and flexibility if owners change how they want to receive ashes.
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Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice (established 1953) that treats companion animals, farm animals, and exotic animals. The clinic states it provides a 24-hour out-of-hours emergency service on its own premises with its own veterinary staff, and recent reviews also mention the emergency service being in-house. Owners describe being talked through multiple treatment options (including acupuncture), and several reviews highlight rapid access for urgent cases (being “fit in” when emergencies happen) plus proactive updates during inpatient care (phone calls as promised and a full handover at collection).
Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice (established 1953) that treats companion animals, farm animals, and exotic animals. The clinic states it provides a 24-hour out-of-hours emergency service on its own premises with its own veterinary staff, and recent reviews also mention the emergency service being in-house. Owners describe being talked through multiple treatment options (including acupuncture), and several reviews highlight rapid access for urgent cases (being “fit in” when emergencies happen) plus proactive updates during inpatient care (phone calls as promised and a full handover at collection).
Happy Tails Vets is an independent, family-owned veterinary practice led by Dr. Jaimin Patel. Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus surgical and diagnostic work, with owners describing everything from urgent accident cases to planned procedures. Concrete details mentioned by clients include: - Same-day/short-notice urgent appointments, including pets “seen straight away” after accidents. - Surgical care described in reviews (e.g., puppy eye surgery; a stomach growth removal) with clear explanations from the vet. - In-clinic diagnostics listed on the website: X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house lab for urine and blood testing. - Extra support during difficult visits, including an end-of-life room set up with heating, a bed, and candles, and WhatsApp updates during the day while a pet was in for surgery.
Happy Tails Vets is an independent, family-owned veterinary practice led by Dr. Jaimin Patel. Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus surgical and diagnostic work, with owners describing everything from urgent accident cases to planned procedures. Concrete details mentioned by clients include: - Same-day/short-notice urgent appointments, including pets “seen straight away” after accidents. - Surgical care described in reviews (e.g., puppy eye surgery; a stomach growth removal) with clear explanations from the vet. - In-clinic diagnostics listed on the website: X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house lab for urine and blood testing. - Extra support during difficult visits, including an end-of-life room set up with heating, a bed, and candles, and WhatsApp updates during the day while a pet was in for surgery.
Our Score (88/100)
Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice set up for a wide range of work: small animals as well as farm and equine care, with on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and surgical facilities. The clinic also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility (per the provided clinic data). Recent reviewers most often mention clear explanations of treatment plans and costs (including during emergency consultations), with one account describing the opposite experience at reception (not being acknowledged on arrival). Concrete details owners mention include: emergency appointments for cats, step-by-step explanations of likely findings and “what depends on what,” and vets being patient with anxious owners and difficult-to-handle cats.
Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice set up for a wide range of work: small animals as well as farm and equine care, with on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and surgical facilities. The clinic also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility (per the provided clinic data). Recent reviewers most often mention clear explanations of treatment plans and costs (including during emergency consultations), with one account describing the opposite experience at reception (not being acknowledged on arrival). Concrete details owners mention include: emergency appointments for cats, step-by-step explanations of likely findings and “what depends on what,” and vets being patient with anxious owners and difficult-to-handle cats.
Seafront Vet Clinic describes itself as a brand-new, pet-focused practice designed to keep visits calm and low-stress, using gentle handling techniques (“Fear Free” approach is stated on the clinic website). Reviews back this up with specific examples: owners mention same-day appointments when worried about recurring constipation in a cat, careful handling of a very vocal Bengal, and clear follow-through after procedures (e.g., a dog’s wound reported as dry, clean and healing by the following Monday after surgery). The clinic also appears set up for more than routine care: one review describes a vet making a serum from a dog’s own blood to help heal a traumatic eye ulcer after earlier treatment elsewhere hadn’t worked.
Seafront Vet Clinic describes itself as a brand-new, pet-focused practice designed to keep visits calm and low-stress, using gentle handling techniques (“Fear Free” approach is stated on the clinic website). Reviews back this up with specific examples: owners mention same-day appointments when worried about recurring constipation in a cat, careful handling of a very vocal Bengal, and clear follow-through after procedures (e.g., a dog’s wound reported as dry, clean and healing by the following Monday after surgery). The clinic also appears set up for more than routine care: one review describes a vet making a serum from a dog’s own blood to help heal a traumatic eye ulcer after earlier treatment elsewhere hadn’t worked.
Our Score (87/100)
Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice treating small animals, horses, and farm animals, and it states it runs its own out-of-hours service (so clients aren’t referred to an unfamiliar surgery). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe prompt help in urgent situations—including an on-call vet coming in on Christmas Day to perform euthanasia for a cat in severe pain, and a walk-in injury being seen immediately with sedation used during treatment. Reviews also mention clear at-home care instructions after an emergency visit and “quick” appointment availability.
Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice treating small animals, horses, and farm animals, and it states it runs its own out-of-hours service (so clients aren’t referred to an unfamiliar surgery). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe prompt help in urgent situations—including an on-call vet coming in on Christmas Day to perform euthanasia for a cat in severe pain, and a walk-in injury being seen immediately with sedation used during treatment. Reviews also mention clear at-home care instructions after an emergency visit and “quick” appointment availability.
Broad Oak Vets describes itself as an independent practice, offering care ranging from routine appointments through to emergency surgery, with out-of-hours care provided by Vets Now. Reviews repeatedly point to a practice that prioritises calm handling and clear explanations—owners mention vets taking time to explain what’s wrong, booking short-notice rechecks, and adapting handling for small pets (for example, examining rabbits on the ground to reduce stress). Multiple reviewers also note continuity of staff (including a comment about 4 permanent vets) and that the team has helped with urgent cases when other practices said no.
Broad Oak Vets describes itself as an independent practice, offering care ranging from routine appointments through to emergency surgery, with out-of-hours care provided by Vets Now. Reviews repeatedly point to a practice that prioritises calm handling and clear explanations—owners mention vets taking time to explain what’s wrong, booking short-notice rechecks, and adapting handling for small pets (for example, examining rabbits on the ground to reduce stress). Multiple reviewers also note continuity of staff (including a comment about 4 permanent vets) and that the team has helped with urgent cases when other practices said no.
Our Score (86/100)
Wilbury Veterinary Services Limited presents itself as a family-run, “boutique” practice focused on a more tailored experience for owners. Reviewers repeatedly describe it as a place they turn to for urgent appointments, complex or unclear conditions, and surgical aftercare—alongside support for anxious rescue dogs and end-of-life decisions. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include same-day urgent fit-ins (including on a public holiday), regular post-op updates with photos, and a clinic setup with separate waiting areas for cats and dogs. Surgical work is also directly referenced in reviews (including TPLO surgery, wound stitching after a fight, and other procedures), and one owner describes the vet contacting the Royal College of Vets while working up a difficult diagnosis.
Wilbury Veterinary Services Limited presents itself as a family-run, “boutique” practice focused on a more tailored experience for owners. Reviewers repeatedly describe it as a place they turn to for urgent appointments, complex or unclear conditions, and surgical aftercare—alongside support for anxious rescue dogs and end-of-life decisions. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include same-day urgent fit-ins (including on a public holiday), regular post-op updates with photos, and a clinic setup with separate waiting areas for cats and dogs. Surgical work is also directly referenced in reviews (including TPLO surgery, wound stitching after a fight, and other procedures), and one owner describes the vet contacting the Royal College of Vets while working up a difficult diagnosis.
Top Cat Veterinary Centre
Brighton
Our Score (85/100)
Top Cat Veterinary Centre describes itself as independently owned (stated on its website). From the information available, it appears set up primarily for cats, with reviews repeatedly describing a quiet, cat-focused environment and staff who take time to explain diagnostic and treatment steps. Recent reviews also mention in-house blood tests with results within 24 hours, and cases involving scans and other diagnostic tests for cats, with regular communication during stressful investigations. A minority review raises concerns about delays in receiving test results, multiple paid rechecks for the same problem, and perceived “second guessing” on medications, so experiences around follow-up and costs appear mixed.
Top Cat Veterinary Centre describes itself as independently owned (stated on its website). From the information available, it appears set up primarily for cats, with reviews repeatedly describing a quiet, cat-focused environment and staff who take time to explain diagnostic and treatment steps. Recent reviews also mention in-house blood tests with results within 24 hours, and cases involving scans and other diagnostic tests for cats, with regular communication during stressful investigations. A minority review raises concerns about delays in receiving test results, multiple paid rechecks for the same problem, and perceived “second guessing” on medications, so experiences around follow-up and costs appear mixed.
Highcroft Veterinary Group
Hailsham
Our Score (85/100)
Highcroft Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and lists emergency veterinary services. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine care and follow-up around procedures: owners mention nurse-led health checks, support before and after an operation, and treatment for an ear problem. Reception support around setting up a pet health plan is mentioned repeatedly (including a “goodie bag” when joining), and several reviewers describe being talked through appointments “step by step.” One recent review strongly disputes pricing transparency around the pet health plan, describing unexpected per-pet consultation charges.
Highcroft Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and lists emergency veterinary services. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine care and follow-up around procedures: owners mention nurse-led health checks, support before and after an operation, and treatment for an ear problem. Reception support around setting up a pet health plan is mentioned repeatedly (including a “goodie bag” when joining), and several reviewers describe being talked through appointments “step by step.” One recent review strongly disputes pricing transparency around the pet health plan, describing unexpected per-pet consultation charges.