Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Ashford

## Summary Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices, including 27 24‑hour centres). From the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus urgent same‑day problems, with owners repeatedly describing clear explanations of treatment choices and costs. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Urgent appointments arranged for a dog that became very unwell, with owners kept informed throughout (including multiple urgent visits during the same stay). - Follow‑up arranged as soon as the next day to reassess progress after starting medication. - A specific “foreign body” case: removal/treatment of a barbed grass seed lodged in a dog’s ear, described as calm and swift. - Several owners mention being walked through treatment options and prices without feeling pressured into a particular route. ## Services - Routine and advanced surgery are described as services offered across the Medivet group (not specified as branch-only). - Urgent illness appointments are mentioned in reviews (multiple urgent visits for a sick dog). - Treatment for a grass seed in an ear is specifically described (handled calmly and promptly). - Ongoing monitoring/follow-up is mentioned (next-day recheck after medication started). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the structured clinic data). - Emergency care: the Medivet group states access to around‑the‑clock emergency care via its 24‑hour centres. ## Pricing - Medivet group-wide emergency consultation fee: **£130** between **7pm and 9am**. - Reviews mention costs being explained clearly and a “plan set up” with costs made clear, but no specific plan price is stated. ## People - **Alex** (vet, per review): seen for urgent appointments; described as keeping owners informed and treating a wary dog in a way that made her comfortable. - **Jacques** (vet, per review): involved in urgent appointments; described similarly as professional and communicative. - **Jack** (vet, per review): praised for being attentive, focusing on “best solutions” for a problem, and arranging a next‑day review to check progress after medication. - Reception and nursing team (roles not individually named): repeatedly credited for welcoming owners, greeting dogs, and contributing to a calm experience. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 300 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Long-term clients describe using the practice for years across multiple pets, citing consistent professionalism and compassion. - Clear communication is a recurring detail: owners mention being kept informed and having treatment options and prices explained without pressure. - Handling of nervous or vet-wary dogs is frequently mentioned, with examples of gentle handling that reduced stress and even pets “loving” visits. - Specific clinical experiences described include urgent care for a seriously ill dog and swift treatment of a grass seed lodged in an ear, followed by calm recovery support.

## Summary Green Lane Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (established in 1999) that reviewers describe as **independent rather than part of a chain**. The clinic website states that **urgent and emergency cases take priority over routine ailments**, and it’s also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility** (one reviewer describes being asked whether a junior nurse could observe an appointment). From the latest reviews available, owners commonly mention: - **Fast access for injuries** (an “immediate appointment” for an injured cat). - **Ongoing care for senior pets and end-of-life support** (a 15-year-old dog with fits/seizures; “care till the end”). - A **clear split in experiences**: many praise the team’s care, while a small number describe serious concerns about professionalism and handling during consultations (including one detailed account relating to a vaccination appointment and subsequent illness). ## Services Services and situations explicitly referenced in the website text or reviews include: - **Urgent/emergency prioritisation** (stated policy: urgent and emergency cases take priority over routine ailments). - **Appointments for injuries** (example: immediate appointment arranged for an injured cat). - **Vaccinations/boosters** (annual boosters referenced for cats). - **Diagnostics/testing** (biopsies and tests for a lump; cancer diagnosis discussed in a review). - **Support for chronic conditions in older pets** (a dog with fits/seizures managed over an extended period, per owner). - **End-of-life care** (owners describe support “till the end” for an elderly dog). - **Veterinary nurse training / nurse observation** (training environment described in a review; clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility). - The clinic website also references **nurse clinics**, **repeat prescriptions**, a **pet health care plan**, and **travelling abroad** information (no further detail provided in the supplied summary). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports spending **“£1000+”** on **biopsies and tests**. ## People - **Val** is named in one review and is specifically credited (along with colleagues) for supporting an elderly dog with seizures and providing strong end-of-life care over time. - One long-term client describes a change from seeing the **practice owner** to seeing a **new vet** at a booster appointment; that reviewer felt the consultation was poorly handled and later tried to raise concerns with both the vet involved and the owner. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 81 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Getting seen quickly when it matters:** an owner describes an “immediate appointment” for an injured cat and says their pet recovered quickly after the visit. - **Continuity and support with older pets:** reviewers describe long-term care for senior animals, including managing seizures and providing end-of-life support. - **Independence matters to some clients:** one reviewer explicitly values that it’s an independent clinic rather than a chain. - **Serious negative experiences also appear:** one reviewer alleges offensive/disrespectful treatment, and another provides a detailed complaint about a booster appointment (including concerns about restraint/handling and later health consequences), plus dissatisfaction with the clinic’s response afterwards.

## Summary Oaklands has a small set of Google reviews that focus more on the setting and customer experience than on specific veterinary treatments. Reviewers mention a “beautiful place,” describe the owner as “amazing,” and say the people there are “very friendly and helpful.” The written reviews available to us don’t describe any procedures, conditions treated, or how appointments are run. ## People - **Owner (unnamed in reviews):** described as “amazing,” with one reviewer linking the experience to “customer service is exactly what you pay for.” - **Team (not named):** described as “very friendly and helpful.” ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 4 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Multiple reviewers comment on the **environment** (“beautiful place”). - Repeated mentions of **customer service**, including staff being “friendly and helpful” and an “amazing owner.” - The reviews are **very brief** and don’t mention specific services, outcomes, or pet conditions.