Claremont Veterinary Group Ltd – Vets in Bexhill On Sea
Clinic Overview
Recent feedback on cost is mixed. One reviewer praised the practice for not recommending unnecessary extras, while others felt charges were high, including a complaint about £182 for cat euthanasia without cremation.
Claremont Veterinary Group Ltd is a CVS-owned practice in Bexhill On Sea offering care for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, birds and tortoises, with cardiology and exotic animals listed as areas of interest. Its website highlights routine preventive care, surgery including keyhole procedures, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, nurse clinics, home visits and pet travel documentation. Recent reviews describe a calm, friendly practice environment, with praise for clear communication during both routine appointments and more difficult cases.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and six-month health checks.
- •Surgery and medical treatment: neutering and other operations, including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Recent reviews also describe emergency surgery on a dog, with owners praising the explanations and recovery support.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house laboratory testing, X-ray, ultrasound, blood pressure checks, and a cardiology referral service.
- •Dental and nurse-led care: dentistry, plus nurse clinics for grooming, nail clipping and anal sac expression. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
- •Extra services: puppy parties, GB pet travel documentation, and home visits.
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, tortoises, small cage birds and large cage birds. The website also lists exotic animals as a specialty area.
- •Emergency arrangements: during normal opening hours the practice asks clients to contact the clinic directly; out of hours, the website directs clients to Vets Now.
- •From recent visits: reviewers mention a calm waiting area with separate cat and dog spaces, and thoughtful handling of nervous pets and end-of-life appointments.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.
Recent feedback on cost is mixed. One reviewer praised the practice for not recommending unnecessary extras, while others felt charges were high, including a complaint about £182 for cat euthanasia without cremation.
People
- •Alex Gorman (vet): repeatedly praised for kind, clear communication, taking time with nervous pets, and carrying out a difficult emergency operation.
- •Sara (vet): described as thorough, professional and compassionate, including during end-of-life discussions and ongoing treatment.
- •Siobhan (vet): mentioned for calm, thorough care and for spotting a serious problem during an emergency case.
- •Vicky (reception): described as friendly, calm and helpful.
- •Matthew, Carol, Tish and Kerry: thanked by clients for supportive care during difficult visits, with Tish singled out as especially helpful.
Reviews
Claremont Veterinary Group has a 4.5-star Google rating from 290 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are strongly positive about the practice’s kindness, calm handling and clear explanations, especially from Alex, Sara and Siobhan.
- •Owners describe good support in stressful situations, including a major emergency operation and compassionate end-of-life care with time to say goodbye.
- •The team and environment are praised for being friendly and reassuring, with mentions of welcoming reception staff, a calm waiting area and separate spaces for cats and dogs.
- •A smaller number of reviews raise pricing concerns, particularly around euthanasia charges, although this sits alongside positive comments about care and communication.
