About Veterinary Care in Brighton
Brighton has 16 veterinary clinics with an average Google rating of 4.5/5 across 3,567 reviews, giving pet owners a strong choice of well-regarded care. A notable feature is the mix of companion-animal and exotics services, with emergency help available and a fair spread of weekend opening.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medivet Brighton | 68/100 | — | 33 |
| Brighton PDSA Pet Hospital | 58/100 | — | — |
| Grove Lodge Veterinary Group | 58/100 | — | — |
Brighton looks like a strong town for pet owners choosing a vet. There is enough competition to compare different styles of care, and the volume of reviews is high enough to make overall sentiment more meaningful than in places with only a handful of comments. That breadth matters because Brighton is not just a standard dog-and-cat market: the service mix includes exotics as well, so owners of rabbits, birds or reptiles have a better chance of finding suitable support without immediately looking outside town.
The main caveat is transparency. None of the top listings are verified, so treat online details as a useful starting point rather than the final word; in this context, verified simply means a registered user has confirmed the listing details, not that a clinic has any special accreditation. Pricing is also patchy, with only some clinics publishing fees, so Brighton is a place where it is worth asking directly about consultation charges, routine procedures, repeat medications and out-of-hours costs before registering. Access is decent rather than outstanding: weekend appointments are available at a fair number of vets in Brighton, but late-evening choice is limited, so convenience can narrow your options faster than review scores do. Emergency care is available, which is reassuring, but owners should still check how overnight and holiday cover actually works.
For most people, the best next step is to shortlist two or three vets in Brighton and compare them on the things that will affect day-to-day use, not just reputation. Ask how quickly they can offer a routine appointment, whether the same vet is likely to see your pet for follow-ups, how they handle urgent cases, and whether they are comfortable with your species if you do not have a cat or dog. If budget matters, request written estimates for the treatments you are most likely to need, because the published prices only show part of the picture. In Brighton, the stronger decision usually comes from matching a clinic to your pet type, schedule and expected level of support, rather than simply picking the highest-rated name.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Brighton, East Sussex
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16 clinics
Medivet Brighton is part of the Medivet network. The clinic offers 24-hour emergency care, with an overnight emergency consultation fee listed for appointments between 7pm and 9am. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners often describing calm, reassuring care for kittens, puppies, cats and dogs, alongside helpful reception support; one review also raises a serious complaint about a named vet.
Brighton PDSA Pet Hospital is a PDSA charity pet hospital in Brighton, offering free and low-cost veterinary care for eligible clients. Services mentioned include consultations, diagnostic work such as ultrasound and blood testing, and end-of-life care, and the clinic is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely positive for compassionate support from vets, reception, and call handlers, especially around difficult decisions, though a small number of reviewers report concerns about delays and communication in urgent cases.
Grove Lodge Veterinary Group is part of IVC Evidensia and provides out-of-hours emergency cover through Vets Now. The practice holds Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status and recent feedback continues to highlight warm, reassuring care, clear communication, and calm handling of nervous pets. Reviews also point to dependable routine care, support with longer-term health problems, and appointments that can often be arranged quickly when needed.
Top Cat Veterinary Centre in Brighton presents itself as independently owned. It is primarily focused on cats, with owners repeatedly describing a quiet, cat-centred environment and vets who explain investigations and treatment plans clearly. Recent feedback also highlights prompt handling of urgent cases, including same-day appointments and escalation to an emergency vet in Brighton when needed.
Coastway Veterinary Group, part of VetPartners, runs multiple surgeries, with its Brighton site described as an accredited Veterinary Hospital and the base for an urgent care service that operates every night and weekend of the year. The case mix reflected in reviews includes emergency admissions, overnight monitoring, orthopaedic and eye surgery, and small animal surgery. Recent feedback also points to strong exotics experience, with rats, birds, guinea pigs and ferrets all mentioned.
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Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Medivet Brighton is part of the Medivet network. The clinic offers 24-hour emergency care, with an overnight emergency consultation fee listed for appointments between 7pm and 9am. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners often describing calm, reassuring care for kittens, puppies, cats and dogs, alongside helpful reception support; one review also raises a serious complaint about a named vet.
Brighton PDSA Pet Hospital is a PDSA charity pet hospital in Brighton, offering free and low-cost veterinary care for eligible clients. Services mentioned include consultations, diagnostic work such as ultrasound and blood testing, and end-of-life care, and the clinic is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely positive for compassionate support from vets, reception, and call handlers, especially around difficult decisions, though a small number of reviewers report concerns about delays and communication in urgent cases.
Grove Lodge Veterinary Group is part of IVC Evidensia and provides out-of-hours emergency cover through Vets Now. The practice holds Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status and recent feedback continues to highlight warm, reassuring care, clear communication, and calm handling of nervous pets. Reviews also point to dependable routine care, support with longer-term health problems, and appointments that can often be arranged quickly when needed.
Top Cat Veterinary Centre in Brighton presents itself as independently owned. It is primarily focused on cats, with owners repeatedly describing a quiet, cat-centred environment and vets who explain investigations and treatment plans clearly. Recent feedback also highlights prompt handling of urgent cases, including same-day appointments and escalation to an emergency vet in Brighton when needed.
Coastway Veterinary Group, part of VetPartners, runs multiple surgeries, with its Brighton site described as an accredited Veterinary Hospital and the base for an urgent care service that operates every night and weekend of the year. The case mix reflected in reviews includes emergency admissions, overnight monitoring, orthopaedic and eye surgery, and small animal surgery. Recent feedback also points to strong exotics experience, with rats, birds, guinea pigs and ferrets all mentioned.
Grove Lodge Veterinary Group in Brighton is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers routine veterinary care for cats and dogs, with out-of-hours emergency cover provided by Vets Now when the clinic is closed. Recent feedback regularly highlights friendly, patient staff and gentle, reassuring handling, especially for cats and kittens.
Coastway Veterinary Group in Brighton is part of VetPartners. The practice offers routine pet care alongside urgent care every night and weekend of the year, with a 24/7 veterinary hospital within the group. Recent feedback is especially positive about gentle handling of nervous pets, clear explanations from vets, and a warm, helpful front-desk team.
Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice in Brighton that treats small animals as well as farm animals and equines, with on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and surgical facilities. Its website also mentions pet emergencies and repeat prescriptions. Recent customer feedback is very positive, with owners often highlighting friendly service, clear explanations, time taken during appointments, and compassionate support for anxious pets and end-of-life care.
The Mewes Vets in Rottingdean offers routine veterinary care including consultations, vaccinations, microchipping and nurse clinics, alongside treatments, surgery and a monthly pet care plan. For urgent problems outside normal hours, the practice directs owners to the PETS emergency referral service. Recent feedback is mostly very positive about calm handling, clear explanations and continuity with vets such as Julia and Marc, though there is also one serious complaint about an at-home euthanasia.
Coastway Veterinary Group in Brighton is part of VetPartners. Its website describes a broad small-animal service including routine preventive care, surgery and out-of-hours support across the group, with urgent care every night and weekend of the year and access to a 24/7 veterinary hospital site. Recent feedback for the Woodingdean branch is very positive, particularly for kindness, appointment flexibility and gentle handling.
Beech House Veterinary Clinic in Brighton is presented as an independent practice. Its website lists routine care such as health checks, vaccinations and neutering, alongside surgery and animal health certificates, and says it sees cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters. Recent feedback is largely positive about the friendly front desk, clear communication and the care shown by vet Pablo, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about cost and one review describes a serious complaint about treatment and follow-up.
Acorn Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal veterinary practice in Brighton, East Sussex, and is part of IVC Evidensia. Recent feedback highlights many friendly, caring interactions alongside some concerns about availability and appointment reliability.
New Priory Vets Brighton Limited is an IVC Evidensia practice in Brighton set up for urgent and emergency cases, with listed emergency veterinary services including 24/7 or extended-hours cover. It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight rapid emergency access, inpatient care and compassionate end-of-life support, alongside some serious complaints about administration, facilities and one alleged poor outcome after dental treatment.
RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex Branch is an RSPCA charity branch focused on animal rescue and rehoming rather than a general veterinary practice. Reviews describe a structured adoption process, including pre-adoption visits, time to ask questions, and follow-up after adoption. The branch is also mentioned for practical support such as settling advice for new owners and discounted neutering vouchers, while some recent feedback suggests rehoming enquiries may now be directed online first rather than through casual walk-round visits.
Vets for Pets Brighton is a small-animal practice inside Pets at Home at Hollingbury Retail Park, Carden Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 8LW, serving pet owners across Brighton and East Sussex. The clinic is open Monday to Friday 9:00am–7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm, and is closed on Sundays. Recent feedback continues to highlight a friendly, approachable team, with examples of prompt appointments, clear advice, and caring support during recovery after surgery.
The Skin Vet is a Brighton practice focused on dermatology for dogs and cats. Website information highlights investigation and long-term management of skin and ear problems, including allergy work-ups, immunotherapy, diet trials, cytology, biopsies and e-consultations. Listed equipment includes a Leica binocular microscope, Firefly otoscope, Wood’s lamp and CT scan access.
