Dog & Cat Vets in East Sussex

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).

Acorn Veterinary Surgery promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included (per its website). In the review set, owners describe a mix of strong clinical care and explanations (for example, a vomiting puppy visit where treatment and costs were explained) alongside recurring complaints about communication and customer handling—especially around pricing clarity and rigid vaccination booking rules. A separate theme is access: one long‑term client reports being unable to get timely appointments for an unwell dog and being told to phone at 8am for “on the day” slots, while another reviewer describes cost discussions feeling judgmental.

St Annes Veterinary Group is a long-established veterinary practice (the website states over 70 years in service). Recent reviews most often describe calm, patient handling—particularly for anxious dogs—and a consistently friendly welcome for cat owners. One reviewer reports an appointment was cancelled shortly beforehand for a pigeon, with the practice said to have declined pigeons and cited avian flu/wild-bird restrictions, which the reviewer disputes.

• •Owners describe care across a wide range of needs, including emergencies and end-of-life support. - Multiple examples of extra time and patience with anxious/nervous dogs, including using treats during examinations and helping a dog become more comfortable over repeat visits. - Reception and front-desk experience is often described with specifics (e.g., being welcomed warmly, staff being proactive and helpful).

Coastway Veterinary Group’s Lewes clinic is part of the Coastway Veterinary Group and is led by clinical director Paul Lawrence. Based on the website, it’s set up for routine care (such as booster vaccinations) alongside in-house dental and surgical work, supported by an operating theatre plus diagnostic and laboratory equipment. Reviews repeatedly mention clear, straight-talking explanations (often named around vet Karen Scott), long-term management of “multiple and complex issues” across several dogs, and thoughtful end-of-life support—including being talked through euthanasia, being encouraged to take a pet home for 24 hours to say goodbye, and receiving a personal condolence card afterwards.

Coast Veterinary Referrals is a referral-focused clinic specialising in orthopaedics for dogs and cats, with procedures and investigations centred on lameness and complex injuries. The website lists treatments including TPLO for cruciate ligament rupture, management of fractures/dislocations, patellar luxation and elbow dysplasia workups, Achilles injury treatment, and non‑surgical lameness investigations; stem cell treatment is also mentioned. Recent reviews frequently describe rapid progression from referral to assessment and surgery (including a case seen and operated on the same day after a weekend phone call), and follow-up visits such as a 6‑week post‑op check.

Medivet Forest Row is part of the Medivet group. The practice advertises a broad mix of routine care and diagnostics (including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound and ECG), plus complementary options like acupuncture and homeopathy. On the review side, owners most often mention staff helping with insurance paperwork, frequent updates while a pet is sedated, and follow‑up calls after urgent treatment (including a Saturday-night check-in after a bee sting).