Best Vets in East Sussex

- Recent reviewers often describe the team as friendly, polite, helpful and professional, with several long-standing clients saying they have been happy with the practice for years. - A recurring positive theme is speed of access,...

- Recent reviewers often describe the team as friendly, polite, helpful and professional, with several long-standing clients saying they have been happy with the practice for years. - A recurring positive theme is speed of access, including being seen ahead of time, getting short-notice appointments, and being able to attend on a Saturday morning. - Owners give specific examples of good practical care, from swift treatment of injuries to reassuring help for worried new kitten owners and compassionate support during euthanasia.

- A strong recurring theme is a friendly, welcoming team, with reception staff often mentioned for helping owners feel comfortable from the start. - Many owners describe excellent handling of nervous or anxious pets, including vets taking...

- A strong recurring theme is a friendly, welcoming team, with reception staff often mentioned for helping owners feel comfortable from the start. - Many owners describe excellent handling of nervous or anxious pets, including vets taking time to sit with animals, offer treats, and work gently at the pet’s pace. - Reviews often mention clear explanations and unhurried appointments, especially during vaccinations, first visits, and general check-ups.

Coastway Veterinary Group’s Lewes clinic is part of Coastway Veterinary Group, a VetPartners practice, and is led by clinical director Paul Lawrence. It offers routine care such as booster vaccinations alongside in-house dental and...

Coastway Veterinary Group’s Lewes clinic is part of Coastway Veterinary Group, a VetPartners practice, and is led by clinical director Paul Lawrence. It offers routine care such as booster vaccinations alongside in-house dental and surgical work, supported by an operating theatre plus diagnostic and laboratory equipment. Recent feedback continues to point to warm, clear communication, long-term continuity of care, and thoughtful support for both routine visits and more difficult decisions.

- Many owners describe the practice as friendly and welcoming, with appointments that do not feel rushed. - James is a recurring name in positive feedback, especially for calm handling of anxious rescue dogs, clear explanations, and a...

- Many owners describe the practice as friendly and welcoming, with appointments that do not feel rushed. - James is a recurring name in positive feedback, especially for calm handling of anxious rescue dogs, clear explanations, and a measured approach to treatment. - Reviews mention thoughtful care in both routine and serious cases, including digestive problems, possible seizure concerns, and support through cancer diagnosis and a peaceful end-of-life.

- Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners frequently describing the team as friendly, professional, caring, and helpful. - Several reviews mention gentle handling and thorough examinations, including a dog's heart-condition...

- Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners frequently describing the team as friendly, professional, caring, and helpful. - Several reviews mention gentle handling and thorough examinations, including a dog's heart-condition check-up, vaccinations, and kind interaction with cats and kittens. - Longer-term trust comes through clearly, with one owner saying the practice has looked after their pets for 20 years, and another praising support during a German shepherd's final days.

- Reviewers describe prompt, practical help for injured wildlife, including birds being accepted straight away and, in one case, a young pigeon reportedly collected within an hour. - Several people praise the staff and volunteers for...

- Reviewers describe prompt, practical help for injured wildlife, including birds being accepted straight away and, in one case, a young pigeon reportedly collected within an hour. - Several people praise the staff and volunteers for compassion, responsiveness and the work involved in rehabilitating animals for release back into the wild. - Follow-up communication stands out in one review, where the centre later confirmed that an injured baby pheasant was making a good recovery.

- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s manner, with owners often describing staff as friendly, helpful, caring, and compassionate. - Fast access remains a clear theme, with mentions of short-notice appointments, emergency...

- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s manner, with owners often describing staff as friendly, helpful, caring, and compassionate. - Fast access remains a clear theme, with mentions of short-notice appointments, emergency availability, and pets being seen quickly when owners are worried. - Surgical care and follow-up are reviewed well, including eye surgery and spaying, with owners highlighting clear explanations, reminder contact beforehand, and next-day check-ins.

- Recent reviewers repeatedly praise the friendly, caring and professional approach of the team. - Several owners say they moved from other local practices and found Downwood more approachable, faster to deal with, and free from pressure...

- Recent reviewers repeatedly praise the friendly, caring and professional approach of the team. - Several owners say they moved from other local practices and found Downwood more approachable, faster to deal with, and free from pressure toward expensive treatment. - Reviews mention clear explanations and prompt help, including a cat being seen quickly after a call to the practice.

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners describing the team as friendly, knowledgeable, patient and efficient. - Several reviewers mention clear advice and a reassuring manner, especially with dogs that are made comfortable...

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners describing the team as friendly, knowledgeable, patient and efficient. - Several reviewers mention clear advice and a reassuring manner, especially with dogs that are made comfortable and at ease during visits. - Named praise includes Jessica for her professionalism and Ana for her confident handling of a regular patient.

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for a friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and caring team. - A common theme is calm handling of pets that are anxious or vulnerable, including an extremely nervous dog, a...

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for a friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and caring team. - A common theme is calm handling of pets that are anxious or vulnerable, including an extremely nervous dog, a frightened first-time visitor, and a very old blind bulldog. - Reviews cover both routine and more involved care, including nail clipping, vaccinations, post-operative follow-up, and attentive nursing support for cats.