Best Vets in St. Leonards-On-Sea – Complete Local Guide

Hastings Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, and the website describes it as a locally owned practice with a modern, well‑equipped facility. It’s set up for routine care and procedures (for example neutering and dentistry), plus on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab work, X‑ray and ultrasound) and surgery (operating theatre), with a stated special interest in orthopaedics (including knee surgery) from the practice owner. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe specific, practical touches such as post‑procedure update calls during a cat neuter, an aftercare pack being provided, and compassionate handling around euthanasia (including a condolence card and forget‑me‑not seeds). There’s also at least one complaint about being charged an “emergency” fee to be seen sooner, described as feeling impersonal and money‑driven—so expectations around urgent-slot pricing may be worth clarifying upfront.

Our Veterina describes itself as an independent practice offering tailored medical care, with on-site facilities including a surgical suite, dentistry suite with dental X‑rays, ultrasound, X‑rays, and laboratory diagnostics. For urgent advice outside normal appointments, it partners with Vidivet, a digital service that provides remote veterinary advice at any time. From the latest reviews available, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and higher-stakes medical/surgical cases, with owners repeatedly mentioning: - Urgent procedures being prioritised (including a “life‑threatening” emergency operation carried out as soon as possible). - Clear, detailed explanations during consultations and de-briefs, rather than feeling rushed. - Considerate end-of-life care, including follow-up gestures (one owner mentions receiving a condolence card even though they weren’t registered).

1066 Veterinary Centre offers routine pet healthcare (wellness screenings, vaccinations, nurse clinics and nutritional advice) and states it treats a range of species including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews are mixed. Some owners mention positive interactions with specific staff (for example, one reviewer thanks “Magda and all the staff”), while several others describe problems they associate with recent staffing changes and the use of locum vets. Concrete complaints include long waits with no explanation, disagreements over treatment plans (including dental work), and concerns about outcomes after procedures (ear treatment and post-spay bleeding).

Sussex Coast Vets has mixed feedback: some owners describe strong veterinary care during serious illness and surgery (including multi-day inpatient treatment and lump removals), while others report reliability and communication problems (unexpected branch closures due to staff shortages and phones not being answered). A “pet plan” is mentioned by a client as covering routine parasite treatments (worming and flea treatment). Specific positives in reviews include vets taking time to discuss options and help nervous pets feel at ease; specific negatives include complaints about condescending interactions and the practice feeling “more concerned about administration” than animal welfare.