Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Crowborough | Vets in Crowborough, East Sussex

In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe a calm, unhurried consultation style—particularly around difficult decisions—plus practical handling of anxious dogs (including a vet going outside and sitting with a nervous rescue dog until she settled before examining an ear). Reviews also mention support through a cancer diagnosis and peaceful end-of-life care, and ongoing treatment for an injury requiring bandaging.

Services

From the clinic website summary

•Preventive healthcare and vaccinations
•Neutering
•Dentistry
•Health care plans
•Complex diagnostic procedures
•Advanced surgery
•Specialty areas listed: small animal ophthalmology, veterinary dermatology, small animal surgery/soft tissue surgery, veterinary dentistry & oral surgery, veterinary endoscopy & endosurgery, veterinary cardiology (via a visiting specialist)

From the latest reviews available to us

•Cancer diagnosis support and end-of-life care
•Ear examination/treatment for a nervous rescue dog (exam adapted to the dog’s comfort)
•Injury care with bandaging (described as continuing follow-up)

Emergency/out-of-hours (website)

•For emergencies outside opening times, owners are directed to contact Pennard Vets.

People

•James (vet): Mentioned repeatedly for taking time to explain options and discuss decisions without rushing (including during a dog’s cancer diagnosis and end-of-life care). Owners also describe him adapting his approach for anxious pets—e.g., sitting outside with a very nervous rescue dog until she settled enough for an ear check.
•Alice: Named positively alongside James in a review describing help with an injured dog and ongoing care, including bandaging.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 72 reviews. “”

•Unhurried explanations and shared decision-making, including during serious illness (one owner describes support from cancer diagnosis through a peaceful end-of-life).
•Handling of nervous dogs is a recurring point, with specific examples of adapting the exam to reduce stress (meeting a dog outside and waiting for her to settle).
•Practical treatment details are mentioned, including injury care with bandaging and continued follow-up.

Reviews for Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Crowborough

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 72 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Linda Carter

a month ago

I cannot thank James and his team enough for helping me and my husband through the diagnosis of cancer for Brody and finally taking him through to the end. James has showed nothing but care, companion given us time. Never rushed us, explained and discussed our opinions. At the end it was peaceful and James took control. I would highly recommend this practice and would never go anywhere else . Thankyou a million times.

Jane

2 months ago

Very good service and friendly staff.

Vanity Fair Beauty

3 months ago

Lovely vets, they always go above and beyond to care for our fur babies.

Emma Macey

4 months ago

Best vet. James Really loves animals

Nivag Yetrac

Marie-Chantal Potter

Great vets, pet care, client care, empathy, advice and service, a complete package of expertise and genuine love and care of animals always demonstrated. James your the best vet we have had in 40 years of having pets!!!

Brent

We have just moved to Hoppers vets from another vets in Crowborough. James was superb with our dog who really doesn't like being examined. He was patient, relaxed and very professional and our dog enjoyed his first experience at Hoppers. Highly recommended 👌

Skye Robin

5 months ago

Absolutely amazing 😍 James and Alice are brilliant. Lovely vets. Thanks so much 🙏 UPDATE - Rosie recently hurt herself chasing rats and everyone at Hoppers was, and continues to be amazing. All very genuine people. I cannot thank them enough. Absolutely amazing service and her bandages are fabulous 🐕‍🦺👏

Vince Nash

The vet is such a lovely guy ( I’m sorry I don’t know your name ! ) He has treated two of my dogs , who rarely go to the vets , raw food for dogs saves you a lot of vets bills ! , the last one he treated is a rescue from Montenegro , a very , very nervous dog . She just would not go in the front door , the vet came out and walked around the corner and just sat with her until she settled and he could look at her ear , probably spent 15 minute or more with her and my wife , reminded what to do and the bill was very reasonable , for those who remember James James Herriot from all creatures great and small , this vet is as close as you’ll get in the modern age . And he has that way with dogs that are nervous . Have used other vets in Crowborough but will always go back to him , I just get the feeling he loves his job 👍

S B

a year ago

I have been there this morning for the first time and I couldn’t be more happy with my decision. James is very friendly and good with dogs but most importantly he’s very knowledgeable and kind. My dog had a good health check and we have now on the right path to solve some health problems. Thank you very much.

Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Crowborough