Dog & Cat Vets in East Sussex

Coastway Veterinary Group runs multiple surgeries, with its Brighton surgery described on its website as an accredited Veterinary Hospital and as the base for a night-and-weekend urgent care service “every night and weekend of the year.” Reviews back up the hospital-style caseload: owners describe overnight monitoring with tests and a next-morning update, emergency eye surgery, and orthopaedic surgery for cruciate ligament injuries (including two operations). The most detailed recent reviews also point to exotics experience (rats and birds are specifically mentioned), including diagnosis, surgery and recovery support for rats, and appointments for a parrot. One recurring point of friction is pricing, with one reviewer citing higher medicine pricing than online and a separate fee to print a prescription.

Coastway Veterinary Group is a veterinary group practice with modern, recently extended facilities offering consultations, day surgery, and dental care for dogs and cats. The clinic is set up with separate dog and cat areas to reduce stress, and is led (per the clinic’s own information) by vet Claire Fielder. Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations during appointments, gentle handling of nervous cats and dogs, and practical add-on care during routine visits (for example claw clipping and shaving out fur mats during a vaccination/health check). One reviewer describes the practice as “expensive,” while another mentions a pet plan that helps with costs.

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that partners with Vets Now for out-of-hours emergency care, and it holds Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status. Reviews most often describe routine care such as annual check-ups and vaccinations, and also longer-term management (one owner mentions support for a dog with a heart condition aimed at improving quality of life). Several reviewers highlight specific, practical touches: calm handling of anxious dogs, clear explanations during consults, and reports that you can get a same-day appointment when needed.

Hastings Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, and the website describes it as a locally owned practice with a modern, well‑equipped facility. It’s set up for routine care and procedures (for example neutering and dentistry), plus on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab work, X‑ray and ultrasound) and surgery (operating theatre), with a stated special interest in orthopaedics (including knee surgery) from the practice owner. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe specific, practical touches such as post‑procedure update calls during a cat neuter, an aftercare pack being provided, and compassionate handling around euthanasia (including a condolence card and forget‑me‑not seeds). There’s also at least one complaint about being charged an “emergency” fee to be seen sooner, described as feeling impersonal and money‑driven—so expectations around urgent-slot pricing may be worth clarifying upfront.

Companion Care (Eastbourne) Ltd describes itself on its website as a locally owned veterinary practice, with a modern, well‑equipped facility and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. The practice offers emergency cover (with a stated weekend emergency fee for non‑registered clients) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Fast access for urgent problems, including being seen within 45 minutes for an emergency and being fit in same day even when not registered. - Active communication during inpatient care, such as frequent updates while a dog was treated for gastroenteritis. - Dental work and urgent surgery planning, including emergency assessment followed by tooth removal and surgery booked for the next morning. - A mixed picture on front‑desk and compassion, with some describing kindness (including a condolence card after a pet died), and others reporting a very poor experience or feeling pressured around major decisions.

Coopers Vets is a small-animal practice established in 1963, with in-house diagnostics (lab work, ultrasound and X‑ray) plus dental facilities and surgery theatres. It’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping) as well as more complex work that owners mention in reviews, including emergency appointments and ongoing problem-solving for chronic conditions (one owner describes a 6‑month, hard-to-treat ear infection where the team “found alternate treatments and persevered” until it cleared). Out-of-hours emergencies are directed to Vets Now Eastbourne, as stated on the practice website. Reviews most often highlight clear explanations and being given options (including around end-of-life care), plus handling of anxious pets (one reviewer says a vet was the only one able to get their “terrified little dog up onto the table”). There is also a serious negative review alleging missed major defects during an emergency C‑section and administrative errors when the puppies were discharged.

Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group – Crowborough is part of the independent Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group. It treats dogs, cats, rabbits, and “small furries,” and its website highlights both routine care (vaccinations, neutering, dentistry) and more complex work (advanced surgery and complex diagnostics), with specific specialties listed such as ophthalmology, dermatology, dentistry/oral surgery, endoscopy/endosurgery, and cardiology (via a visiting specialist diplomat). It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe a calm, unhurried consultation style—particularly around difficult decisions—plus practical handling of anxious dogs (including a vet going outside and sitting with a nervous rescue dog until she settled before examining an ear). Reviews also mention support through a cancer diagnosis and peaceful end-of-life care, and ongoing treatment for an injury requiring bandaging.

Mojo Vets describes itself as an independent practice with two permanent vet owners and an emphasis on seeing familiar faces. The clinic highlights in-house kit for dental work (including dental radiography) plus abdomen and heart scans. In recent reviews, owners most often talk about dentistry and surgery (including a broken canine tooth/jaw involvement, dental extractions, and a bladder stone operation), with multiple examples of vets discussing lower-cost options rather than defaulting to the most expensive route. A notable exception is one recent 1‑star review describing a distressing experience during a booked emergency visit where the owner felt they were asked to leave while their dog was actively unwell; this conflicts with many other reviews describing urgent help being provided quickly.

Downland Veterinary Group has been operating since 1946 and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website, the practice offers a “Welcome Pack” and promotes the option to join Pet Health Club®. Recent reviews describe a practice that spends time explaining options and offering reassurance—examples include detailed discussions around a cat’s ongoing skin allergies, and a telephone consultation with Nurse Nicola where the owner says they received advice and reassurance at no cost. Reviews also mention first-visit support for a 10‑week‑old puppy, and staff remembering individual pets (“they all know the animals”). There is also a recent 1‑star review (no written details available), which contrasts with the predominantly positive feedback.

Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice that, based on its website, treats small animals as well as farm animals and equines, with on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and surgical facilities. Pet emergencies and repeat prescriptions are explicitly mentioned on the site. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe clear explanations of tests/treatments, time taken in appointments, and staff helping anxious dogs feel calmer (including a named team member, Leila). One long-term client also describes support around end-of-life care, including receiving a condolence card afterwards.