Best Vets in Burgess Hill – Complete Local Guide

Cootes Veterinary Clinic Ltd appears to be an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the information provided). Reviews describe a clinic that sees routine companion animals including dogs and cats, with specific mention of care for rescue rabbits as well. Practical touches owners mention include a monthly plan (described as “great value”) and free treats in the clinic, plus long-term continuity of care (one reviewer cites using the clinic for 25 years).

Vets for Pets describes this practice as locally owned and opened in 2013, with a modern set-up that includes separate wards for dogs, cats and rabbits, an in-house lab, and imaging equipment such as digital X‑ray and ultrasound. The website also lists orthopaedics, small animal surgery, and diagnostic imaging as areas of work, and it treats dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. Recent reviews show a split experience: some owners say the team has been “amazing” and “gone above and beyond,” while others describe inconsistent care, running late for appointments, and administrative problems (e.g., incorrect treatment info at reception and delays with insurance forms). Pricing transparency is a recurring issue in the latest comments, particularly around medications, dispensing fees, and prescription charges.

Heath Vets describes itself as an independently owned practice and states it is RCVS accredited under the Practice Standard Scheme. The clinic promotes a HeathCare Plan + that includes unlimited consultations, and its website says emergencies are diverted to an out‑of‑hours/24‑hour emergency service. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention reception being quick to help (including remembering a new client and their dog by name), use of calming sprays in consult rooms for anxious cats, and supportive handling of end‑of‑life situations; one reviewer notes the reception area is small and you may need to be mindful around other visitors.

Ark Veterinary Clinic is part of the CVS group and has been established since 1990. The practice focuses on small animals (and states it also sees exotics), offering both routine care (check-ups and preventive treatments) and in-practice procedures such as surgery and dentistry, with online appointment booking available. In the latest reviews, owners describe vets taking time to explain treatment options and getting hands-on quickly for problems like a paw injury; one recent reviewer strongly disagrees on value, describing the practice as expensive and “a cash cow.”

Happy Paws Spay Neuter is an independent spay–neuter and preventative-care clinic launched in February 2024 by Dr Ellie St John. The website is explicit that it focuses on routine procedures (spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations) and is limited in what it can provide for urgent medical problems, aside from dealing with complications arising from its own services. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - a straightforward online booking process with confirmation emails that include pre-surgery instructions - clear explanations on the day and detailed post-operative aftercare guidance - add-ons handled without fuss (for example, microchipping requested on the day) - neat incision/wound appearance and smooth recoveries after spay surgery