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Barton Veterinary Hospital & Surgery

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34 New Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3BH

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Welcome to Barton Veterinary Hospital & Surgery

Established in 1890, we are a small animal hospital in Canterbury. Our practice is easily accessible; we offer disabled access and on-site parking.   

Our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.  

We offer referral services in cardiology and respiratory, internal medicine, radiography, endoscopy, feline hyperthyroidism and surgery to both our clients and other veterinary practices.  

We know that pets are important members of the family, and we are determined to provide the best possible care for them.  

Opening hours

Monday

Open 24 Hours

Tuesday

Open 24 Hours

Wednesday

Open 24 Hours

Thursday

Open 24 Hours

Friday

Open 24 Hours

Saturday

Open 24 Hours

Sunday

Open 24 Hours

Routine appointment hours

Monday

08:00 - 19:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 19:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 19:00

Thursday

08:00 - 19:00

Friday

08:00 - 19:00

Saturday

08:00 - 12:00

Opening hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Open 24 Hours

Open 24 Hours

Open 24 Hours

Open 24 Hours

Open 24 Hours

Open 24 Hours

Open 24 Hours

Routine appointment hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

08:00 - 19:00

08:00 - 19:00

08:00 - 19:00

08:00 - 19:00

08:00 - 19:00

08:00 - 12:00

Emergency support

In the event of an emergency, we are open 24 hours a day every day – which means that you can see a vet, here at the clinic at any time. If you have an emergency please call the practice and you will be advised what to do next.

Outside of our routine appointment hours, please only call if you are concerned that your pet may need urgent care.

Out of hours support

If your call is during the night or outside of our routine appointment hours, please contact MiNightVet Canterbury .  

MiNightVet  are our on-site dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff who will be alert and effective even at unsociable hours. Our qualified vets and nurses have a special interest, experience and training in all aspects of urgent critical care.

Their caring team are available to provide free telephone advice in the event that you feel that your pet may need urgent care, and they will provide you with an emergency consultation at the Out of Hours clinic if your pet needs to be seen.

MiNightVet Canterbury 34 New Dover Road Canterbury CT1 3BH

Our Services

Consultations with our vets and nurses can be for routine check ups or arranged for a specific new or ongoing health concerns. Consultations are by appointment only.

Nobody expects an emergency; thankfully we have vets available to help, any time of the day or night via our Out of Hours service providers.

Our trained vets and nurses can perform a full dental check, identifying any dental disease, its severity and making a recommendation for treatment. We have the facilities to perform dental procedures on-site.

We can perform lab work such as blood tests and imaging such as ultrasound and x-rays in practice that will help us diagnose more complex conditions.

Microchips allow your pet to be identified if it gets lost and is a legal requirement for some pets. We can microchip your pet quickly and safely using a special needle.

Performed by our vets, neutering is a routine surgical procedure which removes a pet’s ovaries or testicles, so they are no longer able to breed.

Our highly trained nurses run many routine healthcare clinics. They have a vast knowledge and experience when it comes to keeping your pets happy and healthy.

We can provide you with full anti-parasitic treatment to help prevent your pets being infected with fleas, worms, ticks, lice and mites.

We offer a range of commonly performed surgeries such as neutering and lump removals in our theatres onsite.

We administer annual essential vaccinations for your pets as well as any needed for travelling abroad. Our vaccination appointments always include a physical examination to ensure your pet is healthy.

Referral Service

We can perform radioactive iodine treatment to treat hyperthyroidism in cats. Radioactive iodine treatment is a safe, effective and permanent treatment for over-active thyroid, which eliminates the need to give daily medication.

Referral Service

We have specialised equipment and vets with advanced expertise that can perform complex soft tissue surgeries. Soft tissue refers to any procedure not including the bones and joints.

Referral Service

We can perform keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery which is less painful than open surgery and helps reduce recovery times of your pets.

Referral Service

We can perform detailed cardiology assessments of the heart and blood vessels. This can include blood pressure measurements, echocardiographs, ECG recording, x-rays and blood tests.

Referral Service

We have specialised equipment and vets with specific internal medicine expertise that can diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the organs.

A six-month health check assesses your pet’s overall wellbeing including their weight, dental hygiene, grooming, behaviour, and any need for parasite control. It ensures your pet is healthy and can provide preventative treatment.

We can quickly and easily take your pet’s blood pressure to check for hypertension (high blood pressure); this is recommended in all pets over 8 years old.

Our veterinary nurses are not stylists but can provide some grooming services to make sure your pets are comfortable such as removing matts and nail clipping.

We have qualified Official Veterinarians who can provide you with the essential documents needed to travel abroad with your pet including Animal Health Certificates.

We can empty your dog’s anal sac if they become impacted, inflamed or infected. Often, this can be manually done by a nurse but sometimes will require additional treatment.

Puppy parties are run by our nursing team, and they facilitate positive socialisation experiences with other dogs and people. Whilst the puppies play, you will receive lots of useful information and will have the opportunity to ask questions.

If circumstances mean you are unable to visit our practice, our vets and nurses can provide veterinary care to your pet at your home.

Nurse Clinics

Our experienced veterinary nurses run regular check-ups and preventative treatments.

Accreditations & Awards

RCVS Veterinary Hospital

This RCVS accreditation demonstrates that we meet all practice standard requirements and are equipped with additional facilities for the investigation and treatment of more complex cases.

RCVS Emergency Services Clinic

This RCVS accreditation reflects our ability to care for animals in need of emergency and critical care.

Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited; a company that owns over 500 veterinary practices and is registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 03777473. Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. VAT number: GB737145235

Copyright (c) 2023 CVS (UK) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

"The Vet Collection" is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited: a company registered in England and Wales.

Registration Number 03777473 – Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. VAT number: GB737145235