Downslink Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Horsham
Clinic Overview
- Ben stands out in recent comments, with owners praising his thoroughness, clear explanations and calm, caring manner with both dogs and cats. - Dental care is a clear strength, with reviews mentioning tooth extractions, treatment planning, detailed pre-op discussions, careful aftercare and good post-op updates. - Consultations are described as thorough and professional, with time taken to examine pets properly, explain findings and talk through options, including treatment estimates.
Downslink Veterinary Surgery is a local veterinary practice in Horsham offering routine care, surgery, dental treatment and ongoing medical support. Website information also lists preventative healthcare, health checks, hospitalisation, puppy and kitten checks, pet travel advice and home visits. For emergencies, the practice states that 24-hour cover is provided by Arthur Lodge Veterinary Surgery.
Services
- •Routine and preventative care: health checks and clinics, preventative healthcare, and puppy and kitten checks. Recent reviews also mention six-monthly check-ups and clear follow-up on findings.
- •Medical care and diagnostics: advanced medicine, consultations where vets take time to examine pets thoroughly, explain options and discuss next steps, plus hospitalisation where needed.
- •Surgery and procedures: advanced surgery, keyhole surgery and dental procedures. Recent owners mention dental operations, tooth extractions, gingivitis being identified during an examination, and careful pre-op and post-op explanations.
- •Additional support: pet travel advice and home visits.
- •Emergency care: the practice says 24-hour emergency cover is provided by Arthur Lodge Veterinary Surgery, open 24/7/365.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The practice website mentions 0% finance and 5 weeks free pet insurance, but does not publish a full price list. In reviews, owners often describe costs as reasonable or very reasonably priced, particularly for dental treatment, although one notes the practice is not the cheapest and appreciates efforts to keep costs down.
People
- •Ben (vet): repeatedly praised for being thorough, knowledgeable and clear in his explanations. Owners describe him as caring, very good with pets, and especially strong with nervous animals and dental cases.
- •Jo: praised alongside Ben for being patient and kind with a nervous dog.
- •Wider team: reception and support staff are regularly described as polite, friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Reviews
Google reviews show 4.6/5 from 122 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall, with these themes appearing repeatedly
- •Ben stands out in recent comments, with owners praising his thoroughness, clear explanations and calm, caring manner with both dogs and cats.
- •Dental care is a clear strength, with reviews mentioning tooth extractions, treatment planning, detailed pre-op discussions, careful aftercare and good post-op updates.
- •Consultations are described as thorough and professional, with time taken to examine pets properly, explain findings and talk through options, including treatment estimates.
- •The overall experience is seen as friendly and efficient, with helpful reception staff, smooth visits, easy parking, and pricing often viewed as fair value even if not always the cheapest.
