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Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd

#2 Vet in Rye, East Sussex

4.5
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Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd – Vets in Rye

Updated January 2026
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Clinic Overview

Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd offers 24/7 emergency cover via Vets Now at Cinque Ports Veterinary Hospital, and is also described (in the clinic data) as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews include multiple emergency and end-of-life visits: some owners describe clear explanations, being listened to, and compassionate support (including a handwritten condolence card after a pet’s death). Other recent reviewers raise serious concerns about errors and administration—e.g., a lost urine sample, alleged misdiagnosis, billing for the wrong animal, difficulty obtaining full records when transferring, and an unexpected additional charge for using a “Cat Clinic” appointment.

Services

  • 24/7 emergency care: emergency service stated as provided by Vets Now (24 hours/day, 365 days/year) at Cinque Ports Veterinary Hospital.
  • Emergency injury treatment and surgery (from reviews): a dog with a broken leg seen as an emergency; leg amputation performed.
  • End-of-life care (from reviews): euthanasia appointments described, including out-of-hours support and handling of ashes afterwards.
  • Microchip scanning / handling found dogs (from reviews): a found puppy was taken in and checked for a microchip.
  • In-house testing (from reviews): urine testing is referenced (one reviewer reports their sample was lost).

Pricing

  • One reviewer reports being charged £800 for one night in a cage, and lists additional charges of £956 + £467.94 + £48.37 (Comfort 10mg), plus £85 for a bag of saline and £85 for IV fluid set-up (and mentions tax).
  • Another reviewer says the same medications were about one-third cheaper at a different practice (no prices given).
  • One reviewer reports a surge charge applied for a “Cat Clinic” appointment, and says they weren’t told in advance (no amount given).

People

  • Joe (role not stated) is named in one review as the person who performed a dog’s leg amputation after an emergency presentation; the owner described the outcome as a “happy little dog in the morning.”
  • Multiple reviews refer to the team being professional and compassionate during euthanasia appointments, including giving owners time and space, and (in one case) sending a handwritten condolence card afterwards.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 457 reviews.

  • Emergency care is frequently mentioned positively, including prompt help for a broken leg and comments like “Emergency vet excellent.”
  • End-of-life support is a major theme, with several owners describing professionalism, compassion, and being given time/space during euthanasia decisions; one mentions a handwritten card after their pet died.
  • Clear communication is noted in some visits: one owner highlights a clean environment where “everything was explained” and the vet listened to concerns.
  • Significant negative experiences are also reported, including: a lost urine sample, alleged misdiagnosis (hyperthyroidism vs cancer found elsewhere), billing linked to the wrong cat, lack of apology after a complaint, and repeated requests needed to obtain (and then only partially receive) pet records.
  • Cost and unexpected charges appear in negative reviews, including itemised high fees and a reported “surge charge” for a cat clinic appointment that the reviewer says wasn’t explained beforehand.
  • Trust concerns around euthanasia decisions are raised by one reviewer who says they regret their cat being put down and did not believe it was necessary.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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