Emergency Vets in East Sussex

Independent equine veterinary practice (established in 1978) owned and run by its vets, with a team of six equine veterinary surgeons. Based on the clinic’s own information and recent reviews, it’s set up for both routine care and more involved investigations and surgery, supported by a purpose-built diagnostic/surgical facility with stabling and 24-hour hospitalisation. Owners mention detailed case management for complex back issues (kissing spine) including x‑ray, surgery and rehab, plus proactive communication such as vets phoning to discuss problems at length before visiting and keeping clients updated on arrival times. The practice is also described as handling admin efficiently, with office staff processing insurance claims and renewals promptly.

Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd Equine Clinic is a solely equine practice and an RCVS Accredited Equine Hospital, offering both ambulatory and hospital-based care. The clinic is set up for routine through emergency cases, with emergency care stated as available any time of day or night, and facilities that include surgical, imaging, and diagnostics capability, plus stabling for 20 inpatients and indoor/outdoor arenas for ridden and in-hand assessments. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Hospital-based treatment and surgery, including a colic case where surgery was performed and the horse recovered. - Practical handling for stressed or claustrophobic horses, such as moving a horse to a more suitable barn placement so it could see a companion, and helping with loading to go home. - A generally helpful front-desk experience (receptionists described as polite and helpful), though there are also a couple of recent 1-star ratings without written details, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t clear from the text available.

Eastbourne Vets is a general veterinary practice (no corporate group affiliation stated in the available information). Based on the information provided, it handles routine appointments and ongoing medication needs, with “emergency veterinary services” also listed in the clinic data (no further details given). Owners specifically mention: - Help “immediately” arranging a cat’s daily medication when an owner had recently moved. - Appointments offered within two days for a worried owner. - A calm, polite atmosphere and on-time appointments, with a clean surgery noted. - A pricing concern from one reviewer who said they were charged £129 for what they felt was a very basic check-up plus worm/flea tablets, without warning.

Well House Vets offers around-the-clock care (as stated on its website) and describes itself as a training practice, meaning student nurses may be involved in your pet’s treatment unless you ask to be seen by a qualified nurse when booking. The website also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Supportive handling of difficult appointments (including euthanasia, with time given for a final goodbye and payment not requested until the owner was ready). - Routine care for pets including elderly cats, puppies, and multiple cats. - A clear split in experiences: many describe staff as kind and efficient, while one reviewer reports a stressful visit that left their dog bleeding and criticised the vet’s manner.

New Priory Vets Brighton Limited is set up for urgent and emergency cases (listed as providing emergency veterinary services, including 24/7/extended-hours cover) and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe both high-pressure emergency support (for example, being seen “within 10 minutes” after a road-traffic accident) and longer inpatient care (including an 11‑day hospital stay for haemorrhagic gastroenteritis with complications). End-of-life care is a recurring use case too, with one owner describing a dedicated “quiet garden room” for euthanasia and being given time to say goodbye. Feedback is mixed: alongside detailed praise for communication and compassion in emergencies and euthanasia appointments, some owners report serious concerns—such as a dental procedure followed by bleeding and subsequent sepsis (as alleged by the reviewer), and complaints about slow or unresponsive insurance-claim processing and facilities described as “old and grubby and dated.”

Pet Doctors Lewes is part of the Pet Doctors Veterinary Group (established in 1998) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the information available, it appears set up for everyday small-animal care (check-ups and boosters) alongside surgery, including less-routine cases such as a “tricky” spay on an older guinea pig. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Home visits for end-of-life care (one review describes a home euthanasia where the dog stayed calm and the process was explained step-by-step). - A membership “pet club” owners say covers routine items like check-ups, annual boosters, kennel cough, parasite treatments, and some nurse-performed procedures. - Reminders for boosters/check-ups being sent to owners. - Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data (described as 24/7 or extended hours, without further detail provided).

The Mewes Vets offers routine veterinary care (consultations/diagnosis, vaccinations and microchipping, nurse clinics) as well as treatments and surgery, and it advertises a monthly pet care plan. For urgent problems outside of normal hours, the practice directs owners to an emergency referral service (PETS). From the latest reviews, many owners describe calm, low-stress handling during appointments (including for nervous dogs and cats) and clear explanations during exams. Reviews also mention follow-up attention after a serious dental procedure. However, there is a sharply negative account of an at-home euthanasia handled by vet “Julia”, with the reviewer alleging difficulty placing a vein, distress during the process, and dissatisfaction with how the complaint was handled—this conflicts with multiple other reviews praising Julia’s care.

Acorn Veterinary Surgery offers routine vet care alongside emergency appointments, and promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations (per the clinic’s website summary). Recent reviews describe urgent same-day care, including a cat euthanasia where the vet reportedly checked the owners felt it was the right decision and allowed time afterwards. Other owners describe vets who explain options clearly and give choices during treatment. However, several reviews raise concerns about appointment cancellations at short notice and the practice struggling to maintain routine care due to reported staff shortages.

Companion Care (Hove) Ltd describes itself as a locally owned veterinary practice operating inside a Pets at Home store, with facilities including an operating theatre, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. It offers a wide range of small‑animal services (from routine vaccinations and microchipping to orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, and chemotherapy), and it states that out‑of‑hours emergency cover is provided via a 24‑hour vet call service when the clinic is closed. Recent reviews are mixed: some owners describe clear communication and emotional support during emergencies and end‑of‑life care (including being kept updated and having procedures explained step‑by‑step), while others report rude reception interactions, long waits/rushed appointments, and unresolved complaints (including promised call‑backs that did not happen).

Culverden Veterinary Group describes itself as an independent small‑animal practice (operating since 1948). Based on the information available, the clinic is set up for routine and ongoing veterinary care for pets, with out‑of‑hours emergencies handled via Vets Now (stated to be provided at the group’s Tunbridge Wells branch). Cats are explicitly mentioned among the species they handle.