Downland Veterinary Group – Vets in Eastbourne
Clinic Overview
Downland Veterinary Group in Eastbourne is part of IVC Evidensia and operates as a veterinary practice as well as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice sees cats, dogs and small pets, with reviews mentioning care for cats, dogs, rats and greyhounds. Feedback covers both routine visits and more serious care, including operations and end-of-life appointments, with a generally caring and professional tone.
Services
- •General veterinary care for common pets and small animals, with reviews specifically mentioning cats, dogs, rats and greyhounds.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility, alongside day-to-day clinical care.
- •Surgery and operations, including owners reporting that their dog’s procedures went smoothly.
- •End-of-life and euthanasia support, with owners describing a compassionate and understanding approach during difficult appointments.
- •Bereavement keepsakes, including footprints on a card and a small jar of fur after a pet’s death.
- •Parasite control and flea treatment, including flea drops and flea checks mentioned by reviewers.
- •Clear explanations and friendly communication, with owners saying vets and staff explain things in detail.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Beatrice (vet) – praised for empathy and understanding during an end-of-life appointment.
- •Sophie (receptionist) – thanked for being kind and supportive at the same appointment.
- •Reviews also describe the wider team as friendly, caring, empathic and professional.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 108 reviews.
- •Many reviewers describe the team as friendly, caring and professional, with several saying staff are welcoming and explain things clearly.
- •Cat owners are especially positive, and reviews also mention good experiences with dogs, greyhounds and rats.
- •More serious care is also mentioned positively, including smooth operations and compassionate end-of-life support.
- •One clear negative theme appears around flea treatment charges, with a complaint about the cost of flea drops and a required flea check for two cats.

