Featured Clinic Overview
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).
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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).
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).
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).
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).
Highcroft Veterinary Group
Hailsham
Our Score (85/100)
- •Reception and front-desk support is repeatedly highlighted (welcoming, helpful, and particularly with setting up the health plan). - Clear explanations during appointments: owners mention being guided “step by step” and finding consultations informative. - Handling of pets’ nerves/comfort: examples include putting a dog at ease during a nurse health check and supporting a dog that needs confidence.
- •Reception and front-desk support is repeatedly highlighted (welcoming, helpful, and particularly with setting up the health plan). - Clear explanations during appointments: owners mention being guided “step by step” and finding consultations informative. - Handling of pets’ nerves/comfort: examples include putting a dog at ease during a nurse health check and supporting a dog that needs confidence.
Companion Care (Eastbourne) Ltd
Eastbourne
Our Score (83/100)
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.
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.
Coopers Vets
Hastings
Our Score (83/100)
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.
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.
Our Score (81/100)
- •Emergency care is frequently mentioned positively, including prompt help for a broken leg and comments like “Emergency vet excellent.”
- •End-of-life support is a major theme, with several owners describing professionalism, compassion, and being given time/space during euthanasia decisions; one mentions a handwritten card after their pet died. - Clear communication is noted in some visits: one owner highlights a clean environment where “everything was explained” and the vet listened to concerns. - Significant negative experiences are also reported, including: a lost urine sample, alleged misdiagnosis (hyperthyroidism vs cancer found elsewhere), billing linked to the wrong cat, lack of apology after a complaint, and repeated requests needed to obtain (and then only partially receive) pet records.
- •Emergency care is frequently mentioned positively, including prompt help for a broken leg and comments like “Emergency vet excellent.”
- •End-of-life support is a major theme, with several owners describing professionalism, compassion, and being given time/space during euthanasia decisions; one mentions a handwritten card after their pet died. - Clear communication is noted in some visits: one owner highlights a clean environment where “everything was explained” and the vet listened to concerns. - Significant negative experiences are also reported, including: a lost urine sample, alleged misdiagnosis (hyperthyroidism vs cancer found elsewhere), billing linked to the wrong cat, lack of apology after a complaint, and repeated requests needed to obtain (and then only partially receive) pet records.
Grove Lodge Veterinary Group
Brighton
Our Score (81/100)
Concrete specifics owners mention
- •Kitten first-visit care including vaccines, health check, and nail clipping. - Staff described as patient with “a million questions” during appointments. - Gentle, reassuring handling of cats to help them (and owners) feel at ease.
Concrete specifics owners mention
- •Kitten first-visit care including vaccines, health check, and nail clipping. - Staff described as patient with “a million questions” during appointments. - Gentle, reassuring handling of cats to help them (and owners) feel at ease.
Our Score (80/100)
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.
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.
Medivet Forest Row
Forest Row
Our Score (79/100)
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).
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).