Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Uckfield
Clinic Overview
Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice in Uckfield, established in 1953, treating companion animals, farm animals, and exotic animals. The clinic says it provides a 24-hour out-of-hours emergency service on its own premises with its own veterinary staff, and recent feedback continues to reflect quick access for urgent cases and attentive ongoing care. Reviews also highlight clear discussion of treatment options, including acupuncture, along with compassionate support during difficult decisions and end-of-life appointments.
Services
- •24-hour emergency care: out-of-hours treatment is available on site, with owners describing prompt help for urgent problems, same-day appointments when pets suddenly become unwell, and overnight monitoring when needed.
- •Animals treated: the practice covers companion animals, farm animals, and exotic animals. Recent feedback includes care for dogs, puppies, and exotic pets.
- •Consultations and treatment planning: owners mention vets talking through different treatment options, including acupuncture, in a clear and supportive way.
- •Routine and preventive care: reviews mention puppy inoculations, gentle handling during tests, and friendly, professional appointments for general care.
- •Home visits and supportive nursing care: owners describe house visits for older pets, as well as hands-on nursing support such as oxygen and overnight hospital care during emergencies.
- •Compassionate and end-of-life care: recent feedback repeatedly praises the team’s calm, unhurried approach during put-to-sleep appointments and serious illness.
- •Training role: the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Kirsty is warmly recommended by a long-standing client of more than 30 years.
- •Lucy Botham is praised for compassionate care that gave an older dog “a new lease of life”.
- •Grace is mentioned positively after gentle and considerate testing.
- •Emily is praised for handling an out-of-hours cat emergency with clear, honest communication, regular updates, and a detailed discharge handover.
- •Connie is mentioned positively for nursing support during that emergency, including giving oxygen and helping at discharge.
- •Abbie is thanked for her help on the out-of-hours phone call.
- •Ollie is highlighted after a home visit for an ageing dog, with the owner describing her as calm, thorough, and easy to talk to.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 255 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners repeatedly describing the team as caring, compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming.
- •A strong theme is prompt help for urgent cases, including same-day appointments for a poorly puppy and praise for the team’s dedication when pets deteriorate quickly.
- •Reviews also highlight gentle, unhurried support at difficult moments, especially around serious illness and end-of-life care.
- •Many comments come from long-standing clients, and owners also mention friendly reception staff, clear discussion of options such as acupuncture, and a generally positive atmosphere at the surgery; the only recurring minor practical criticism is the small, awkward car park.

