Welcome!
Welcome to Vets for Pets Old Kent Road where Rachel and her dedicated and compassionate team provide exceptional pet care, offering a full range of services, from routine vaccinations and health checks to diagnostics and advanced surgery. We are currently accepting new registrations, so feel free to come and meet us!
Old Kent Road Vets for Pets
Inside Pets at HomeCantium Retail Park
518 Old Kent Road
London
SE1 5BA 020 7231 3139
- Parking available
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Open Today 09:00 - 19:00
Opening Hours
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Referral Service
We offer Vet referrals for Orthopaedics, Soft tissue surgery, Exotics and Ophthalmology. To refer, please complete the referral form.
Nurse Clinics
We run advanced nurse-led appointments for all your pet’s needs. Including behavioural, dental, weight, pain management, arthritis, diabetes and new puppy/kitten appointments.
Ophthalmology
Our veterinary team have undertaken advanced training to benefit your pet. Senior Veterinary Surgeon Andrea holds a PGCertSAOphthal Certificate which is an advanced qualification in small animal ophthalmology allowing her to manage complex ocular cases in house. Our Veterinary Surgeon Imanol holds a GPCertSAM Certificate which is a prestigious, internationally recognised qualification in diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions of dogs and cats.
Meet the team
Rachel Maier
Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon
BVM&S MRCVS, Official Veterinarian (OV), Vet GDP Advisor
Rachel qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 1999 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery and has worked in small animal practice in the south-east of London ever since, apart from a year in 2006 spent teaching Veterinary Medicine at a University in central China. Rachel loves being a vet and enjoys being able to make a difference to the well being of animals and the families they belong to.
Rachel enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery and has a wealth of experience gained over the years which, combined with her teaching experience, allows her to support the rest of the team well. Rachel has special interests in ultrasonography, cardiology and exotic animal medicine, and she is very happy to be working with such a capable and caring team here. Outside work, Rachel enjoys spending her free time with her husband, two young children and kitten Lea, swimming and walking.
Andrea Saez Yague
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BSAVA PGCertSAOphthal, Official Veterinarian (OV)
Melody qualified in 2017 after completing an apprenticeship to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. As well as being a valued member of our nursing team, Melody also recently became our clinical administrator.
Melody enjoys all aspects of nursing and owns an array of pets including guinea pigs, hamsters, a cat, and even has a budgie!
Hannah qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2020 at Harper Adams university in Shropshire, then went onto work at a mixed practice for 2 years before joining us in December 2022. Being new to London, in her free time Hannah enjoys exploring London's sights.
At home, Hannah has a lurcher, 2 cats, 2 rabbits and 3 chickens! Her favourite part of the job is conducting nurse consults and inpatient care.
Having previously studied Veterinary Nursing at university, she soon decided to study an apprenticeship with us and is now one of our Student Veterinary Nurses.
Rozy's favourite part of the job is seeing sick animals get better, and of course giving them cuddles! At home, Rozy has a pet cat called Bueno, and in her spare time enjoys picnicking and bike rides around London.
Georgia joined us in May 2022 after realising her love for animals, and has her own dog at home, Buddy, who is a husky. She previously worked as a qualified hairdresser before joining us.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and can most likely to be found with her niece and nephew or socialising with friends.
Heidi has loved animals for as long as she can remember so working for a veterinary practice has always been a dream for her! Being able to care for and help animals everyday is something that she is truly passionate about. At home she is kept on her toes by her lovely dogs Apollo and Hershey and her little cat Binx, who only make her love for animals grow even stronger.
After working in childcare for many years, Ida decided to pursue her love for animals (especially rabbits!) and joined us in July 2022.
Outside of work, Ida enjoys spending time with her rabbits, Luna and Zenzero and socialising with friends.
After working in childcare, she soon realised her passion for animals and Kayla joined us in September 2022 as part of our reception team.
Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and going for adventures with her dog, Buddy.
Denise joined us in April 2022 after previously working in customer service. Outside of work she can be found spending time with her family.
As her kids have now grown, Teresa has decided it was time to follow on one of her passions and work with pets. Teresa has owned may pets such as dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, mice and lizards! In her spare time, Teresa loves to spend time with her family, out on motorbike with her husband or doing more motorbike mechanic courses. Teresa also enjoys knitting, cross stitching, sewing and baking.
After many years in childcare, Kathleen decided to follow her passion for animals and join the Vets for Pets team! When off work, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family and friends! Kathleen also owns a lovely dog called Blu and a lovely cat called Tom.
Established in 2014 and lead by JVP Veterinary Surgeon Rachel Maier, we are a dedicated and compassionate team committed to providing exceptional veterinary care, treating all patients as if they were our own.
We are committed to continual improvement in the pursuit of excellence.
We strive to work well as a team in everything we do to provide the best possible care for both our patients and clients.
Our modern, purpose built surgery just a short journey from London Bridge is well equipped, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound and supported by a wonderful team of vets, nurses, animal care assistants and client care advisors.
We look forward to welcoming you to Vets for Pets Old Kent Road.
Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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Dental X-RayUnlike humans, dogs need to be under general anesthesia for dental X-rays. Anesthesia is considered to be a safe procedure and will be performed after a general examination. It is tailored to the individual and your dog is continuously monitored during the dental exam.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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Echocardiography (heart scans)Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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Exotic PetCan see a range of patients, from small animals through to reptiles.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation UnitsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Tonopen - Eye Pressure TestingMeasures eye pressure.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
Our practice prices
We are a locally owned practice and review our prices regularly to ensure we offer our clients the best value for money.
Our team are always happy to discuss pricing and treatment options and provide estimates in advance of any treatment for your pet. Please see below for the prices of our most frequently used services and treatments.
| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £58.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | £62.00 |
| Puppy full vaccination course | £99.00 |
| Castration (Male Dog) | From £217.00 |
| Spay (Female Dog) | From £280.00 |
| Microchipping | £27.00 |
| Written prescription fee | £20.50 |
One simple plan for all your pet's needsFrom vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £58.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | £62.00 |
| Kitten full vaccination course | £99.00 |
| Castration (Male Cat) | £90.00 |
| Spay (Female Cat) | £125.00 |
| Microchipping | £27.00 |
| Written prescription fee | £20.50 |
One simple plan for all your pet's needsFrom vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £58.00 |
| Vaccination (Rabbit) | £67.00 |
| Castration (Male Rabbit) | £138.00 |
| Spay (Female Rabbit) | £148.00 |
| Microchipping | £27.00 |
One simple plan for all your pet's needsFrom vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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Terms and Conditions
For further information on our pricing and details of what each appointment/treatment includes please contact the practice.
All Prices include VAT and are subject to change.
*1 General policy of this practice is to re-examine an animal on a regular basis. Our team will discuss the most appropriate re-examination frequency with you.
Practice accreditations
Health Plans
Complete Care Plan
Complete Care Plan - Dog & Puppy
Complete Care Plan
Complete Care Plan - Cat & Kitten
Complete Care Plan
Complete Care Plan - Rabbit
Out of hours
c/o Parkvets Hospital
53 - 55 Maidstone Road
Foots Cray
Kent
DA14 5HB
Tel: Telephone: 0208 001 1569
Standard consultation fees start from £324.50