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Coastway Veterinary Group

#1 Vet in Brighton, East Sussex

4.1
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Coastway Veterinary Group – Vets in Brighton

Updated January 2026
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Clinic Overview

Coastway Veterinary Group runs multiple surgeries, with its Brighton surgery described on its website as an accredited Veterinary Hospital and as the base for a night-and-weekend urgent care service “every night and weekend of the year.” Reviews back up the hospital-style caseload: owners describe overnight monitoring with tests and a next-morning update, emergency eye surgery, and orthopaedic surgery for cruciate ligament injuries (including two operations).

The most detailed recent reviews also point to exotics experience (rats and birds are specifically mentioned), including diagnosis, surgery and recovery support for rats, and appointments for a parrot. One recurring point of friction is pricing, with one reviewer citing higher medicine pricing than online and a separate fee to print a prescription.

Services

  • Emergency/out-of-hours urgent care: described on the clinic website as urgent care provided every night and weekend of the year; reviews include emergency presentations and overnight stays.
  • Overnight hospitalisation and monitoring: a referred urgent case involved keeping a dog in overnight for tests and observation, with a call the next morning to update and discharge.
  • Surgery
  • Orthopaedic surgery: cruciate ligament surgery is explicitly mentioned (two successful operations for one dog).
  • Emergency ophthalmic surgery: an eye injury involving a foreign object; surgery discussed in the review as aiming to remove the eye but resulting in the eye being saved, with post-op appointments.
  • Small animal surgery: a cat with repeated urinary blockage underwent a perineal urethrostomy; reviewer states the clinic had a specialist in small animal surgery.
  • Routine preventive care (from the website): pet vaccinations, wormers, and parasite control.
  • Exotics care (as described by reviewers): rats and birds; owners mention diagnosis, surgery, recovery, and inpatient stays supported by “exotic nurses.”

Pricing

  • One reviewer states Felpreva flea treatment was £55 at the clinic, compared with £36 online.
  • One reviewer states the clinic charges £24 to print a prescription for buying medications online.

People

  • Celine (vet): repeatedly praised by a rat owner for being “straight to the point” about best care, and for focusing on options that reduce stress and avoid unnecessary cost/procedures (as described by that reviewer).
  • Francesca (vet): mentioned for rat care “from diagnosis to surgery and recovery.”
  • Antigoni (vet): mentioned in reviews for rats and a parrot; described as patient and helpful when owners faced difficult decisions, and as giving clear reassurance when the parrot was healthy.
  • Chris (surgeon): credited with two successful cruciate ligament operations.
  • Antonio (vet): multiple mentions for clear explanations and patient handling during consults; also named in a review about emergency eye surgery with post-op follow-ups.
  • Christos Papadopoulos (small animal surgery): specifically thanked for skill, empathy and support around a cat’s perineal urethrostomy and recovery.
  • Nursing and reception teams: several reviews mention being kept updated during emergencies/admissions and receiving supportive communication (including comfort for distressed owners).

Reviews

4.1 stars from 434 reviews. - Emergency and hospital care is a common use case: owners describe urgent referrals, overnight stays for tests/monitoring, and follow-up calls/updates.

  • Surgical outcomes are a repeated highlight: cruciate ligament operations, emergency eye surgery (with post-op appointments), and perineal urethrostomy after repeated urinary blockage.
  • Exotics capability is specifically referenced: long-term rat care including surgery and recovery, plus bird/parrot appointments; “exotic nurses” are mentioned for inpatient support.
  • Communication and updates: multiple owners describe being kept informed during admissions and having procedures explained clearly.
  • Cost complaints exist alongside praise: one reviewer is unhappy about medication pricing compared with online options and cites a £24 prescription-printing fee, while other reviews focus on clinical care and outcomes.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

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