The Mewes Vets, Peacehaven – Vets in Peacehaven
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The Mewes Vets is an independent veterinary clinic in Peacehaven, established in 1996 by Julia Mewes. It offers routine care such as check-ups, vaccinations, flea treatment and microchipping, alongside treatment, surgery and nurse clinics. Reviews regularly highlight a calm, thorough approach, particularly for anxious dogs, with clear explanations and compassionate support around difficult decisions.
Services
- •Routine appointments and preventive care: consultations, health checks, vaccinations, microchipping, and parasite treatment form part of the core offering. Reviews mention annual and six-month checks, flea treatment, and vaccine appointments for both dogs and cats.
- •Treatment and surgery: the clinic provides broader medical treatment and surgical care, with owners often praising thorough examinations and time taken to explain options clearly.
- •Nurse clinics: nurse-led appointments remain part of the practice’s services.
- •Support for anxious or reactive pets: several owners describe the team handling nervous dogs thoughtfully, including positive visits for muzzle-trained dogs and calm, efficient appointments that reduce stress.
- •Small mammal care: reviews include particularly strong feedback on the team’s knowledge of guinea pigs and appropriate medication.
- •End-of-life care: owners mention compassionate euthanasia support and thoughtful follow-up, including condolence cards.
- •Pet First Aid courses: reviewers mention Pet First Aid Part 1 and Part 2 being run at the practice by Julia Mewes.
- •Travel paperwork: one owner specifically mentions the practice arranging health certificates for travelling.
- •Out-of-hours emergencies: urgent care outside normal opening hours is handled via PETS.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also describe the practice as transparent about pricing, and one owner felt the Pet Care Plan was clearly explained and seemed fair.
People
- •Julia Mewes – founder of the practice and a regular focus of praise for being calm, thorough, knowledgeable and especially good with anxious dogs. She is also mentioned as running the practice’s Pet First Aid courses.
- •Dr Alice – named positively for being professional, knowledgeable and approachable in care for dogs.
- •Christiane – praised for gentle handling of cats during vaccinations and health checks, with clear explanations during the appointment.
- •Vets, nurses and reception team – reviews repeatedly describe the wider team as welcoming, helpful and kind, with reception staff singled out for being friendly and supportive.
Reviews
The clinic has a 4.6-star Google rating from 44 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s friendliness, warmth and professionalism, with several owners saying their pets are relaxed or even happy to visit.
- •A strong recurring theme is clear communication: owners say vets explain findings well, answer questions fully, and talk through options without pressure.
- •The practice is especially praised for its handling of anxious or reactive dogs, with calm, non-judgemental appointments and staff who work to make visits feel safe and positive.
- •Other recent examples include good routine care for checks and vaccinations, support with travel health certificates, and thoughtful, compassionate handling of guinea pig care and bereavement.
