Samantha Jane
Love this vets. We travel well over an hour to get here as they are specialists in their care and we found it very hard to find a knowledgeable poultry vet. The bonus is that the vets are also excellent in other pet knowledge, like cats in particular the Mainecoon breed. We love to see Cellina as she is not only kind and gentle with our animals but she is so very experienced and has so much knowledge, which is invaluable especially with the birds.
Rebecca Douglas
How lucky we are to have an out of hours vets in Thanet. After many years of having to go to Canterbury when there has been an emergency with one of our pets, I was so please to hear of this service covering our area again. Though I am not registered here, I called around 11pm when we noticed one of our cats had a flare up of cystitis that we thought was resolving. With blood in his urine, we wanted to get him double checked that his bladder was not blocked. The person I spoke to on the phone, who turned out to be the lovely nurse who met us was so reassuring and got us booked in and we could go straight away. We were looked after by Ivan, what a truly fantastic vet - and human! I say 'we' were looked after, as you always worry about your pets and he was so lovely with Cosmos and offered me reassurance, quickly confirming that thankfully his bladder wasn't blocked. He spent time to look at Cosmos's health holistically and talked through a care plan for our sweet boy. He made a stressful situation rapidly feel so much better, one of those folk who has that great blend of humour, kindness and detailed information. He got pain relief and anti inflammatories administered (to Cosmos - ha!) and we were on our way, just a short 5 minute drive home. This is such a vital service in Thanet, not having to drive an unwell cat all the way to Canterbury made such a difference. And for it to be such a great experience is why I am here writing this. Thank you. A million thank yous from a very happy cat mumma & Thanet resident!
Sabrina M.
Exceptional Care When It Mattered Most I cannot express how pleased and relieved I was with my visit to Briar House Veterinary Surgery in Broadstairs. My cat Muffin has been struggling with her breathing, and from the very first phone call I knew we would be in good hands. That initial feeling was fully confirmed the moment my partner and I arrived with Muffin. Enrico, the vet who examined her, was outstanding in every possible way, calm, attentive, deeply knowledgeable, and above all genuinely caring. In a moment of real worry and distress, he treated not only Muffin with exceptional compassion and professionalism, but also us as owners who were anxious and desperate for answers. I have been searching for a veterinary practice that truly cares about animals and the people who love them, and at Briar House I found exactly that. The level of empathy, clarity, and dedication shown was exceptional. A very deep and heartfelt thank you to Enrico and the entire Briar House team for your kindness, professionalism, and humanity. The trust you inspired in such a difficult moment means more than I can say. Without hesitation, first thing tomorrow morning I will be transferring all five of my cats, Muffin included, to your care. Mireille. Sabrina.
13-15 St Peter's Rd, Broadstairs CT10 2AG, UK
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