Specialist Vets in Horsham

## Summary Medivet Broadbridge / Harvest Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group. The clinic’s website positions it for routine preventative care (15‑minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care) as well as work-ups supported by on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, ultrasound and X‑ray). Recent reviewers most often mention being able to get appointments quickly and vets explaining what they’re doing during handling/exams. ## Services From the clinic’s website: - 15‑minute consultations - Vaccinations - Parasite care - Neutering - Microchipping - Animal Health Certificate (pet travel) - Nurse clinics - In-house laboratory testing - Ultrasound - X‑rays - Vet Blood Supplies Specialties/capabilities listed on the site: - Ophthalmology - Small animal medicine - Radiography - Orthopaedic surgery - Exotic anaesthesia - Diabetes management - Laboratory and pharmacy support Species mentioned as seen: - Cats, dogs and rabbits Out-of-hours (as stated on the website): - Out-of-hours cover is via “Medivet 24 Hour Faygate”; the site notes no charge for assessment by phone. ## Pricing - Out-of-hours consultation fee: **£130** (as stated on the website). - **No charge** for **assessment by phone** out of hours (as stated on the website). ## People - **Lucie Hancox** (veterinary surgeon; listed as **M.R.C.V.S.** on the website). - In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe the team as friendly and helpful, and specifically value vets **talking through what they are doing** while handling the pet. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 200 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners describe staff as **friendly, helpful and efficient**. - Multiple reviews mention vets **explaining what they’re doing** during the appointment and handling pets well. - One reviewer says it’s **easy/quick to get an appointment**, suggesting decent appointment availability.

## Summary Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeries describes itself as an independent, family-run small animal practice (ownership taken on by Jonathan and Annelise Underwood in April 2012), with Danielle and Fabian Kaelin joining as Assistant Directors in July 2021. The website also states they see exotics and have Fear Free Certified Practitioners. From the latest reviews available, owners mention consultations that feel unhurried and thorough (including detailed discussion of results), and vets who can settle nervous pets (one dog described as “very timid” but calmed during the appointment). Recent feedback also includes practical, day-to-day advice (e.g., guidance on joint supplements). ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the website include: - Routine care: vaccinations, parasite protection, general treatment and advice - End-of-life care (“saying goodbye”) - Home visits - “Keyhole procedures” (minimally invasive procedures, as described on the site) - Acupuncture - Dog breeding-related diagnostics: progesterone blood testing and pregnancy ultrasound scans for dogs - Travel advice - Pet insurance offering (“Pet Proactive”) Emergency/out-of-hours: the website links to an “Emergencies” section, but no specific provision details are included in the supplied text. ## People Named team members mentioned in the supplied sources: - **Mel (vet)**: described in a recent review as “professional and kind,” and noted for calming a timid dog and giving advice on joint supplements. - **Fabian (vet)**: described as conducting a “very thorough examination” and helping an owner feel reassured. - **Charlotte (vet; name uncertain in review)**: described as “patient and gentle,” not rushing the appointment, and discussing results in detail. - **Jonathan & Annelise Underwood (owners)**: stated on the website as taking ownership in April 2012. - **Danielle & Fabian Kaelin (Assistant Directors)**: stated on the website as joining in July 2021. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 129 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough, reassuring exams:** owners mention detailed examinations that “put my mind at rest.” - **Calm handling for anxious pets:** examples include a timid dog being settled during the consult. - **Unhurried appointments with explanation:** one owner specifically notes they weren’t rushed and that results were discussed carefully. - **Friendly, treat-focused visits:** one review mentions dogs enjoying visits for “sniffs and treats,” alongside friendly, helpful staff.

## Summary Andrews Meadows Veterinary Surgery is an **independent, family-run small-animal practice** founded by vets **Dawn Meadows and Dan Andrews**. From the website, it’s set up as a **purpose-built practice** offering **small animal surgery**, alongside practical day-to-day support like **repeat prescriptions**, **pet registration**, and **online appointment booking for registered clients**. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention a **consistent-vet experience** (not a chain), with specific praise for **Dan’s gentle handling during puppy visits** and for the team looking after a range of pets including **cats, a dog, and a bird**. ## Services Based on the website and reviews, the clinic provides: - **Small animal care** (reviews mention dogs, cats, and a bird) - **Small animal surgery** (listed as a specialty on the website) - **Repeat prescriptions** (website) - **Online appointment booking** (website; stated as for registered clients) - **Pet registration** (website) ## People - **Dan Andrews (vet; founder)** – Mentioned for a **gentle approach** that made a puppy’s visits “a super positive experience,” and for caring for cats (named Charlie and Simba) according to reviews. - **Dawn Meadows (vet; founder)** – Named in reviews as a “brilliant vet,” alongside Dan. - Reviews also highlight the benefit of **seeing the same vet regularly**, which one owner attributes to the practice not being a “big chain.” ## Reviews **5.0★ average from 18 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners describe a **personal service** and like that it’s **not a corporate chain**, with comments that this means **continuity with the same vet**. - Specific examples of care include **gentle puppy visits**, ongoing care for **two cats**, and attentive handling of a **bird**. - One reviewer explicitly compares costs, saying it **“wasn't as expensive as Medivet.”**

## Summary Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals is a small-animal orthopaedic **referral** practice (the website describes it as set up to support primary-care vets and their clients). The clinic’s stated capabilities include **CT scanning**, **fracture repair**, and **radiographic reporting**, and reviews frequently describe surgical cases followed by clear, step-by-step explanations of imaging and treatment decisions. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - A vet (Federico) **walking clients through x‑rays**, explaining why a **CT scan** was being considered, then reviewing CT findings with them afterwards. - **Orthopaedic surgery and post‑operative care** described as “first class” in a recent review. - A complex historical leg injury where the dog’s existing **pin had snapped**; the team reportedly avoided expected amputation by operating (including **shortening the leg** due to scarring) and the dog was “pretty much back as good as new” 18 months later. The website also states the clinical team includes an **RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery**, an **ECVS Diplomate in Small Animal Surgery**, and an **RCVS Advanced Practitioner** (individual names/roles beyond this aren’t provided in the site summary). ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews available to us, the clinic focuses on small-animal orthopaedic referral work, including: - **Orthopaedic surgery** (examples in reviews include surgery for a badly broken leg and management of complications from a previously placed pin). - **Fracture repair** (listed on the website). - **CT scans** (listed on the website; also referenced in reviews where results were explained after scanning). - **Radiographic (x‑ray) reports** (listed on the website), with reviews describing x‑ray interpretation being discussed directly with owners. ## People - **Federico** (role not stated): mentioned for taking time to **explain referral x‑rays**, discuss the decision-making behind whether to proceed to **CT**, and then **talk through CT results** in a way that let the owner “see for myself the damage.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 129 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly mention **clear explanations** of imaging and treatment options (including why CT was recommended and what it showed). - Several reviews describe **successful outcomes after orthopaedic interventions**, including complicated fracture/implant cases. - Multiple reviewers highlight the **full journey of care**—from first contact through surgery and post‑op support—with pets reportedly comfortable returning for further visits.

## Summary Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic and treats a range of small pets (including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters). The clinic advertises in-house facilities such as a laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ECG monitoring, and offers online tools for booking appointments, ordering medication and paying bills, plus a Pet Health Club. From the latest written reviews available to us, owners mention practical follow-up (e.g., calls to check on a pet’s progress) and advice on feeding and behaviour management. One recent review describes a serious communication issue during a phone call, including misgendering and feeling talked over and dismissed. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include: - Consultations - Vaccinations - Neutering - Diagnostic imaging - In-house laboratory testing - ECG monitoring - Advice discussed in reviews: feeding guidance for cats and behaviour management - Follow-up calls after appointments/procedures (mentioned in a review) - Online services: appointment booking, pet registration, medication ordering, bill payment - Pet Health Club (plan is listed, but no specifics are provided in the supplied content) Emergency care: the website includes the text “Need an emergency vet?” but the provided content does not give details of emergency or out-of-hours arrangements. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 450 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Follow-up and ongoing check-ins are specifically mentioned (calls to check a pet’s progress). - Communication is described very differently across reviews: one owner praises listening and openness about problems, while another reports being misgendered on the phone, repeatedly interrupted, and left with concerns about respectful handling of complaints.