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.

Cat vaccines

Due to a national vaccine shortage, we will be prioritising unvaccinated kittens and cats needing their first annual booster. Adult cats who have received their vaccine regularly in previous years are considered to be at lower risk. Please call the clinic (01892 546000 Southborough or 01892 487174 Pembury) for more information. Thank you for your understanding.

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

Since the UK left the EU, Pet Passports issued by UK vets are no longer valid and we are not permitted to update EU Pet Passports (except to add worming information). To travel to the EU now with a dog, cat or ferret you will need an Animal Health Certificate.

More information can be found by clicking here, or by visiting the APHA pages at gov.uk.

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 proud to be a member of the International Society of Feline Medicine and the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund. We carry out work for a number of charities including Cats Protection and the RSPCA.

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.

...Bertie was a cat of character who gave us a huge amount of affection, lots of laughs, some worries and many memories. Thank you for looking after him during his long life, and for ensuring that his end was quick and dignified. You're a great bunch and we can't fault the care you provided to our Mr B. You also know about kindness to people too...

Thank you so much for all of your support over the past couple of years. It was nice to see how much you all cared for our 'little monster' Kasper and did everything you could for him. He was certainly a character and loved coming for his visits with you… You are all amazing, caring people and we are so grateful for all that you did.

To all the staff at our vets. Thank you for looking after us both and all the cuddles we get from you. Love, Lily and Ruby.

I wanted to write to thank you for the wonderful care and attention you gave to Chad, and therefore me too, whenever we attended the surgery and to say that your dedication and devotion is outstanding and has been such a strength...

Thank you so much for mending Sam from the Friday 13th nightmare! With love...