Trusted referral care in the heart of East Kent

East Kent Veterinary Referrals is an independent, small animal veterinary practice based in Sandwich, Kent. We provide a range of seamless advanced care, open to all across Kent.

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Welcome to EKVR

East Kent Veterinary Referrals provides advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue and diagnostic imaging services, working in partnership with referring practices to deliver the best outcomes for patients and clients.

EKVR bridges the gap between first-opinion practices and larger referral hospitals. Removing the cost and travel barriers for clients, and simplifying the referral process for vets.

Pet owners are guided through each stage of the referral journey, with clear communication and close collaboration with their own vet throughout.

Our Services

Orthopaedics

Our orthopaedic service provides advanced surgical care to diagnose and treat complex bone, joint, and limb conditions delivered locally.

Advanced Surgery

We are proud to be the first independent practice in East Kent to offer an Advanced Practitioner led surgical service, bringing high level surgical care closer to home.

Endoscopy

We offer an experienced, accessible, and time-efficient suite of diagnostic endoscopy services for veterinary colleagues in Kent.

Keyhole

Keyhole surgery is minimally invasive surgery involving passing a camera and specialised instruments through tiny incisions in the body wall.

Dentistry

At EKVR we are passionate about dentistry and the huge impact that improved dental health can have for pets; we can treat a range of dental issues.

CT Imaging

We’re proud to offer in-house CT scanning, a powerful diagnostic tool that gives us a detailed look inside our patients bodies.

Why Refer to EKVR

Clinical expertise
Advanced facilities and experienced clinicians, including orthopaedic and soft tissue referral services supported by on-site CT imaging.

Communication and continuity
Clear communication before, during, and after referral. Referring vets remain fully involved, and patients return to your care once treatment is complete.

Independent and local
An independent referral service, rooted in East Kent, focused solely on clinical outcomes and long-term professional relationships.

Unsure whether a case needs referral?

Submit a clinical advice request and one of our team will be happy to discuss options with you.