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Hastings Vets4Pets Ltd

#1 Vet in St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex

4.6
Corporate

Hastings Vets4Pets Ltd – Vets in St. Leonards-On-Sea

Updated January 2026
Corporate

Clinic Overview

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.

Services

From the clinic website summary and the latest reviews available to us, services and capabilities mentioned include

  • Diagnostics & monitoring

  • In‑house laboratory testing, including haematology and biochemistry

  • Blood pressure monitoring

  • X‑ray and ultrasound

  • Blood testing in an urgent case, including electrolytes and pancreas testing (review)

  • Surgery & procedures

  • Operating theatre

  • Neutering (cat neuter described in reviews)

  • Lump removal (review)

  • Orthopaedics listed as a specialty; the practice owner specifically mentions surgical correction of the knee joint (website)

  • Dentistry

  • Dentistry is listed on the website (no specific dental procedures described in the reviews provided)

  • Hospitalisation / wards & infection control (facilities stated on the website)

  • Isolation unit

  • Separated dog & cat wards

  • Care for urgent cases (as described in reviews)

  • IV fluids and pain control for a dog in severe abdominal pain, with monitoring over the weekend described by the owner (review)

  • Documentation

  • Pet passport / Animal Health Certificate (website)

  • Out-of-hours care

  • The website states that out-of-hours care is provided by Vets Now Eastbourne.

  • Veterinary Nurse Training

  • Listed in the clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

  • One reviewer reports being quoted an “emergency” fee of £190 to be seen sooner, and later describes paying £225 for a ~10‑minute emergency visit including £30 of medications. (This is a customer account rather than a published price list.)

People

  • Dan (Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon, MRCVS) (website): describes a special interest in orthopaedics, especially surgical correction of the knee joint.
  • Arda (Veterinary Surgeon, MRCVS) (website).
  • Hunor (Veterinary Surgeon, MRCVS) (website; bio text is partially cut off in the provided summary).

From the latest reviews available to us

  • Tabita/Tabitha (vet): repeatedly praised for managing a dog’s severe abdominal pain—owners describe a thorough exam, IV fluids, pain control, and blood tests (including electrolytes and pancreas), plus willingness to set aside time for possible emergency surgery if needed.
  • Martina (role not specified in reviews): mentioned as the person a dog “sees most of the time,” with the owner highlighting how she helps make monthly allergy‑injection visits positive and talks them through issues like a lump removal and follow-up care.
  • Team approach noted in reviews: staff phoning owners with updates after a neuter, providing an aftercare pack, and showing compassion around euthanasia (including sending a card and seeds).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 440 reviews.

  • Clear communication and follow-up: owners mention being kept updated by phone during a cat neuter and receiving a helpful aftercare pack.
  • Handling of urgent medical cases: one detailed account describes IV fluids, pain relief, and same-visit blood tests for a dog in severe abdominal pain, with the vet ready to escalate to emergency surgery if needed.
  • Long-term condition management: monthly allergy injections, skin scrapes and allergy testing are described, along with ongoing visits over many years.
  • Support around end-of-life care: a family describes staff being very understanding during euthanasia for a small pet, followed by a condolence card and forget‑me‑not seeds.
  • Mixed feedback on the business side: one reviewer objects to being prompted repeatedly to leave reviews; another reports dissatisfaction with “emergency” visit fees (including a £190 emergency fee and a £225 total bill) and describes the experience as impersonal.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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