The Best Veterinary Cares in Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

We have been very lucky to have this vet close to us and they have always provided excellent care for our four cats including directly, through referring and through helping with tests. I was compelled to write a review after 8 years however because we had to make the very hard decision to have our cat put to sleep after a very sudden illness and Vicky was a fantastic support during this time. She did what she could to make the process calm and reassured me throughout. They also arranged for the cremation and saved me a little clipping of fur and paw print to keep which has meant the world. Whitstable Bay also liaised with a specialist vet to ensure that they had all the right info to provide us and to help us understand what was happening. They have always helped with any concerns that our cats have presented with including eye conditions, weight loss and we have never felt judged about how we treat our cats (one of ours is very anti-brush/groom and does get very matted and the nurses have supported us with this at times).

The best vet I have ever used. Very supportive and expert staff with a really lovely team atmosphere. We wouldn't go anywhere else.

Having been accepted with a 13 year old dog with terminal heart problems, can’t fault the care and compassion shown by the vets and all the staff. The way the at home PTS was handled will always warm my heart. So no question where our new rescue (Penny) would be registered. Three years on, we have recommended many, even though we have to travel 9 miles to get to the vets, would not consider changing. My only concern is over the new booking system “PetsApp”. Loses the very personal service they were so well known for. Penny in the foreground plus two friends, both are “Whitstable Bay” patients

Adam, Vicky and their team are absolutely amazing. They have two of our dogs on pet plans and are amazing with them. They have also recently helped us say farewell to our other dog. Everyone who dealt with us was amazing and empathetic, nothing was to much to ask and they are without a doubt the best vets any where. Thank you for all you do and thank you for helping us through a tough time. Special thanks to Vicky and Emily who were so amazing, to the point that Emily stayed with our dog until Treasured Friends collected her. We are forever grateful.

Amazing,, totally looked after our little puppy(she's 2 and 1/2) after she ate something she shouldn't have!!..expensive (vets are) but worth every penny.

Our little elderly cat Heidi was very poorly and had to receive end of life care. Dr Liz and her team were EXCELLENT, so compassionate and caring it made a very difficult situation a bit more bearable. THANK YOU

Very nice practice based in pets at home. Clean tidy and staff very polite and efficient.

I would highly recommend this company as they are very understanding and caring, took time to explain what was going to happen during the neutering of my dog, due to the law I had no choice, but to comply, otherwise I risked my friend being taken and destroyed due to the type of breed he is, four days in so far so good he’s back to he’s old self.

Oli came along to my home at very short notice, when it was time for my little cat Mae to be put to sleep . She hated the vets and I didn’t want to put her through that . Oli was so brilliant - kind, professional and respectful . I was dreading the whole thing, but his manner helped to make it all go calmly and smoothly . Thank you Oli 😌

Cannot recommend enough. The thought of having to take our beautiful Tilly to the vets (which she hated) for her final moments was awful but she had deteriorated so quickly and on a bank holiday Monday we thought we might not have any choice. The decision was incredibly hard but Silvergate made the whole process stress free. Tilly was at ease the whole time and it was just as though she had drifted into a peaceful sleep, comfortable in her own home, loved and with her family which is all we could have asked for her. Thankyou for making our final moments with her so peaceful.

On Monday I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog Barney as he had reached the end of his life. It was a very hard decision to make. However, it was made easier by the kind care and guidance provided by the vet Dr Oliver Daniels from Silver Gate Vets, who helped us handle the sad process. Also for arranging everything with Di and Kat from Barnshaw Pet Crematorium. I appreciate the gentle way they collected Barney immediately afterwards and dealt so thoughtfully with his cremation. I am forever grateful for their services.

We knew it was time to let Roxy go after her diagnosis which was inoperable. She outlived vets prediction by nearly a year but the time had come. I wanted to do it at home so that she didn't experience any stress. For what was the saddest of times, couldn't have experienced a more peaceful send off. Michaela was kind and compassionate, no fuss was made, it was all done very kindly and swiftly as Roxy drifted peacefully away. The crematorium were waiting outside to take her way. Although a heart breaking day it was the best send of for my beloved fur baby and I would highly recommend Silver Gate Vets

Having recently moved to the area, this was our first time at Lady Dane, Whitstable. Our 11 year old ginger tom was due his annual inoculation, flea and worm treatment and nail cut. He hates being put in a carrier and dislikes the vets even more! However, Violeta was fantastic, she ensured Harvey stayed calm all the way through (I’ve never seen him so relaxed at the vets!) and provided lots of excellent advice on his health. Harvey’s already looking forward to his next visit……

Our cockapoo puppy loves Violeta. In fact, if we do our walk past Lady Dane, he pulls to go in. She’s so lovely with him. All the staff are so friendly as well.

Owning a pet can be such a joyful experience but when things go wrong or the dreaded time comes to say your goodbyes, Violetta at Lady Dane Vets is such an amazing support.

We have always had excellent treatment and care for our cats over the many years we have been registered here. Violetta and the staff are very kind & compassionate and have always done their utmost in enabling the health and well being of our cats during their lives. Thank you 😘

We were seen promptly on a Sunday night and vet took full care of our dog. All very attentively, patiently and kindly. Great reassurance and really appreciate the immediate assistance.

Had a desperate emergency , our beautiful cat had collapsed and was clearly in a lot of pain , rang in panic and they advised immediately and we rushed him there , their care and compassion was exceptional and so kind , thoughtful. The outcome was the worst possible we could imagine but both Lauren and Charlotte could not have done any more, truly exceptional care and kindness. In such an awful situation they helped immensely, which I was unable to convey my gratitude fully due to the loss. True empathy at a terrible time , Thank you so very much , both Lauren and Charlotte

My dog ingested a lot of seaweed and was rushed to the practice and my dog would not allow the vets to examine her but they did everything possible considering the behaviourof my dog stella i was give advice and some pro kolin paste and i think it has helped i cant thank the staff enough thank you especially the lady that first triaged my dog i do apologise and thank you

Nice staff have always taken care of our dog and cats

An excellent, professional and always compassionate veterinary practice, The reception staff are very friendly and welcoming and always fit my dogs in on the same day .Liam the vet has been amazing with my dogs especially troublesome Elvis my puppy british bulldog. Five star service!

I have been going to Animed for over 20 years with various pets, dogs, cats, rabbits and Guinea pigs. Sadly our last visit was to say goodbye to our beautiful precious 16yr old dog Poppy. Whitstable branch were incredibly supportive and sensitive in dealing with me and my daughters. We stroked, cuddled and told Poppy we loved her as she slipped away. I cannot thank them enough for all the years of excellent service and kindness for my poorly pets.

Ver and staff are amazing and friendly. Staff downstairs are always helpful and nice⭐️

Always clean and inviting. Staff are knowledgeable You can even bring your dog to choose their own treats

Very helpful and friendly staff. Always have whatever we are looking for! Such a larger selection than the store in Canterbury. We always buy our fish/shrimp here, along with our supplies for our cats and dog. The pick n mix for the dog is always freshly topped up. Plus they have a variety of rodents, guinea pigs and rabbits which have great enclosures, clean and healthy. This is the only store I use now.

We bought a rabbit at the weekend from the Whitstable store & Frankie was brilliant. She gave us lots of advice and showed us exactly what we needed. Our new bunny is now settling in nicely and we will definitely be going back to the Whitstable store for all his future needs!