Emergency Vets in East Sussex

Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice in Uckfield, established in 1953, treating companion animals, farm animals, and exotic animals. The clinic says it provides a 24-hour out-of-hours emergency service on its own premises with its own veterinary staff, and recent reviews continue to describe the emergency service as in-house. Owners regularly mention rapid access for urgent cases, clear discussion of treatment options including acupuncture, and thoughtful communication during ongoing care.

- Recent reviews are strongly positive overall, with many owners describing the care as kind, professional and personal. - Handling of anxious, nervous or less co-operative pets is a standout theme, especially dogs that need a slower, gentler approach. - Tim Pittman and Petra receive specific praise for their manner with pets and owners, while reception staff are often described as welcoming and helpful.

Medivet Forest Row is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers a broad mix of routine care and diagnostics, including an in-house laboratory, X-rays, ultrasound and ECG, alongside complementary options such as acupuncture and homeopathy. It also sees a wider range of pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics and other small mammals.

Coastway Veterinary Group, part of VetPartners, runs multiple surgeries, with its Brighton site described as an accredited Veterinary Hospital and the base for an urgent care service that operates every night and weekend of the year. The case mix reflected in reviews includes emergency admissions, overnight monitoring, orthopaedic and eye surgery, and small animal surgery. Recent feedback also points to strong exotics experience, with rats, birds, guinea pigs and ferrets all mentioned.

- Recent feedback is largely very positive, with repeated praise for friendly, kind and professional staff across reception and the clinical team. - Several owners describe gentle, reassuring handling of cats and kittens, saying visits felt smoother and less stressful. - New-pet appointments stand out in reviews, including kitten vaccinations, health checks and nail clipping, with staff noted for being patient with lots of questions.

- Written reviews are strongly positive overall, with repeated praise for a friendly, caring, and supportive team. - Several owners highlight how well staff handle emotionally difficult situations, including a home euthanasia visit where the process was explained clearly and carried out calmly. - Clinical care mentioned in reviews includes neutering, routine check-ups and boosters, and a successful complex guinea pig spay.

Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice in Lewes offering care for small animals, farm animals and equine patients, with on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and surgical facilities. It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback most often highlights clear explanations of treatment options and costs, especially in urgent cases, along with patient handling for stressed or difficult pets.

- Many recent reviewers describe a calm, compassionate atmosphere and say nervous dogs and stressed cats were handled gently and given time to settle. - Communication is a recurring strength: owners mention clear explanations, responsive advice and feeling reassured during examinations and treatment planning. - Recent reviews also give concrete examples of care including vaccinations, second-opinion work, dental aftercare, claw trimming, and supportive care for pets in later life.

- Owners often describe the team as kind, caring, and patient, particularly in difficult moments such as urgent appointments and putting a pet to sleep. - Reception and communication are regular positives, with several reviewers mentioning a welcoming front desk and clear step-by-step explanations during consultations. - Reviews give examples of good clinical support across routine and more involved care, including health plans, ear treatment, surgery aftercare, dental work, and help with insurance claims.