About Veterinary Care in Hove
Hove has four veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.4/5 across 1,260 reviews, giving pet owners a solid if not huge pool of choice. One of the town’s most useful strengths is access: every clinic opens at weekends, and emergency care is available locally.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbury Veterinary Services Limited | 62/100 | — | 26 |
| Southdown Veterinary Group - Hove | 56/100 | — | 22 |
| Acorn Veterinary Surgery | 52/100 | — | — |
For pet owners, Hove feels like a compact market rather than a highly competitive one. There are enough options to compare, but with only a handful of clinics, the decision is less about chasing a perfect match among many and more about choosing the best fit for your pet’s needs. The overall review picture is reassuring, and the service mix suggests Hove can cater to standard companion animals as well as at least some exotic pets.
The most encouraging pattern is transparency and access. Pricing is visible at more than one clinic, and among the leading options the published price bands run from below average to above average, which helps owners compare value without assuming every vet in Hove charges the same. None of the leading listings are verified; that is not a judgment on clinical standards, but it does mean checking practical details yourself is worthwhile. Weekend opening across the town is a genuine convenience, and the presence of emergency care in Hove matters if you want local cover when something urgent happens.
In practical terms, start by narrowing clinics by the kind of care you expect to use most. If you want predictable routine costs, focus first on the practices that publish prices and compare how they handle the common services your pet is likely to need. If your pet has an ongoing condition, ask about appointment continuity and what happens if you need same-day advice. For rabbits, birds, reptiles or other less typical pets, confirm species-specific experience before booking. In a town with limited choice, calling two or three clinics to compare their approach can be just as useful as comparing fees.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Hove, East Sussex
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (62/100)
Wilbury Veterinary Services Limited in Hove is part of Linnaeus and presents itself as a more tailored, boutique-style practice. Owners regularly mention turning to the clinic for urgent appointments, surgery and aftercare, complex or...
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Wilbury Veterinary Services Limited in Hove is part of Linnaeus and presents itself as a more tailored, boutique-style practice. Owners regularly mention turning to the clinic for urgent appointments, surgery and aftercare, complex or unclear conditions, support for anxious rescue dogs, and compassionate end-of-life care. Reviewers also describe practical touches such as separate waiting areas for cats and dogs and regular post-operative updates with photos.
Our Score (56/100)
Southdown Veterinary Group - Hove is a CVS practice in Hove offering first-opinion care for dogs, cats, small mammals and birds, with routine veterinary treatment, surgery, diagnostics and preventive care. The practice also lists home...
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Southdown Veterinary Group - Hove is a CVS practice in Hove offering first-opinion care for dogs, cats, small mammals and birds, with routine veterinary treatment, surgery, diagnostics and preventive care. The practice also lists home visits and pet travel documentation, with out-of-hours emergency cover provided by Vetcall Emergency Clinic. Recent feedback is mixed: some owners praise the team’s friendliness, clear explanations and aftercare, while others report problems around travel paperwork, communication and fees.
Our Score (52/100)
Acorn Veterinary Surgery is an IVC Evidensia practice in Hove, East Sussex. It promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent feedback continues to describe strong clinical care and clear explanations from...
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Acorn Veterinary Surgery is an IVC Evidensia practice in Hove, East Sussex. It promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent feedback continues to describe strong clinical care and clear explanations from some clinicians, alongside recurring concerns about communication, appointment access, and how pricing is handled or explained.
Our Score (38/100)
Companion Care (Hove) Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice operating inside a Pets at Home store in Hove. The clinic says it has an operating theatre, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, and it...
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Companion Care (Hove) Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice operating inside a Pets at Home store in Hove. The clinic says it has an operating theatre, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, and it offers a broad range of small-animal care from routine vaccinations and microchipping to orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, and chemotherapy. When the clinic is closed, out-of-hours emergencies are handled via a 24-hour vet call service. Recent feedback is mixed, with praise for compassionate communication in emergencies and end-of-life care alongside repeated complaints about reception service, long waits, and poor complaint handling.
More Veterinary Practices in Hove
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (62/100)
Wilbury Veterinary Services Limited in Hove is part of Linnaeus and presents itself as a more tailored, boutique-style practice. Owners regularly mention turning to the clinic for urgent appointments, surgery and aftercare, complex or...
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Wilbury Veterinary Services Limited in Hove is part of Linnaeus and presents itself as a more tailored, boutique-style practice. Owners regularly mention turning to the clinic for urgent appointments, surgery and aftercare, complex or unclear conditions, support for anxious rescue dogs, and compassionate end-of-life care. Reviewers also describe practical touches such as separate waiting areas for cats and dogs and regular post-operative updates with photos.
Our Score (56/100)
Southdown Veterinary Group - Hove is a CVS practice in Hove offering first-opinion care for dogs, cats, small mammals and birds, with routine veterinary treatment, surgery, diagnostics and preventive care. The practice also lists home...
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Southdown Veterinary Group - Hove is a CVS practice in Hove offering first-opinion care for dogs, cats, small mammals and birds, with routine veterinary treatment, surgery, diagnostics and preventive care. The practice also lists home visits and pet travel documentation, with out-of-hours emergency cover provided by Vetcall Emergency Clinic. Recent feedback is mixed: some owners praise the team’s friendliness, clear explanations and aftercare, while others report problems around travel paperwork, communication and fees.
Our Score (52/100)
Acorn Veterinary Surgery is an IVC Evidensia practice in Hove, East Sussex. It promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent feedback continues to describe strong clinical care and clear explanations from...
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Acorn Veterinary Surgery is an IVC Evidensia practice in Hove, East Sussex. It promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent feedback continues to describe strong clinical care and clear explanations from some clinicians, alongside recurring concerns about communication, appointment access, and how pricing is handled or explained.
Our Score (38/100)
Companion Care (Hove) Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice operating inside a Pets at Home store in Hove. The clinic says it has an operating theatre, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, and it...
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Companion Care (Hove) Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice operating inside a Pets at Home store in Hove. The clinic says it has an operating theatre, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, and it offers a broad range of small-animal care from routine vaccinations and microchipping to orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, and chemotherapy. When the clinic is closed, out-of-hours emergencies are handled via a 24-hour vet call service. Recent feedback is mixed, with praise for compassionate communication in emergencies and end-of-life care alongside repeated complaints about reception service, long waits, and poor complaint handling.
