An independent, community-centred practice offering excellent and affordable veterinary care for pets and their owners in and around Tunbridge Wells.

Established over 30 years ago, our aims remain the same - to provide clinical excellence in a caring, compassionate environment and to keep our prices as fair as possible. As an independent practice we do not have shareholders to answer to or growth targets to meet.

Christmas Opening Hours

Both clinics will be open as normal on Monday 23rd Dec.

On Christmas Eve, Pembury will be open 8.30am to 12.30pm, Southborough from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

Both clinics will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Both clinics will be open as usual 27th to 31st then closed on New Year's Day.

Our normal open hours will be in place from Thursday 2nd January onwards.

Increased demand for vet care

Due to increased demand for our services, we have had to once more introduce a waiting list for new registrations.

We are working hard to try to increase provision but are mindful of our need to ensure we can provide a good service to those patients currently registered with us. To be added to the waiting list please send an email to reception@dacrehouse.co.uk or call the reception team on 01892 546000.

Pet travel to the EU

To travel to the EU now with a dog, cat or ferret you will need an Animal Health Certificate (or a valid EU passport). More information can be found by clicking here, or by visiting the APHA pages at gov.uk.

We are able to help you meet the requirements - but make sure you allow enough time to get this sorted before you travel.

PetPlan Awards

We are proud to have been nominated for the PetPlan Practice of the Year award for the last eight years running - a big thanks to those who voted. We will continue to strive to provide the best care for our patients. A number of our staff members have also received nominations in their individual categories!

Animal health and welfare

Dacre House is committed to improving animal health and welfare. We carry out work for a number of national and local charities including Cats Protection and the RSPCA. As a member of Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund we are supporting advances in our understanding of rabbit welfare.

Education and training

We are keen to promote learning. Our vets are regularly attending meetings and undertaking courses; a number of our support staff have completed diplomas with us or are currently studying in partnership with various colleges. We offer training placements for veterinary students and work experience for school pupils.

Thank you for being so kind and understanding to me and Alfie. You are the vets I trust with my pets. Once again a big thank you.

To everyone at Dacre House, thank you so much for the past year I have learnt so much. I am sorry to leave but I hope you will allow me back after my exams. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this opportunity.

I have just found out that I have passed finals and so FINALLY am a vet! A huge thank you to everyone for helping me throughout the years – I really couldn’t have done it without you all. Who would have thought that the 13yr old seeing practice at Dacre House would actually become a vet?!

...a big thank you to all of the staff who helped Silver, the cat who was run over. We helped the lady to bring him in, and you were all fab. We know you did everything you could to save him. Thanks also for humouring us when we called for updates.

Thank you for the love and care you provided our cat Bentley with.