Grove Lodge Veterinary Group – Vets in Brighton
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is very positive overall, with many owners describing the team as warm, friendly, kind, and professional. - Stephen Courtney stands out in several reviews for his calm manner, especially with anxious dogs, and for clear, confidence-inspiring care over many years. - Owners mention good routine care such as annual check-ups and vaccinations, along with thorough consultations and explanations that help them feel informed.
Grove Lodge Veterinary Group is part of IVC Evidensia and provides out-of-hours emergency cover through Vets Now. The practice holds Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status and recent feedback continues to highlight warm, reassuring care, clear communication, and calm handling of nervous pets. Reviews also point to dependable routine care, support with longer-term health problems, and appointments that can often be arranged quickly when needed.
Services
- •Routine veterinary care: reviews regularly mention annual check-ups and vaccinations, with owners describing consistently friendly day-to-day service.
- •Ongoing and more complex care: one recent review highlights support for a dog with a heart condition, with a focus on maintaining quality of life over time.
- •Care for nervous pets: several owners describe calm consultations and practical handling that helped anxious dogs become much more comfortable with visits.
- •Cats and emergency arrangements: Grove Lodge has Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status, and out-of-hours emergency care is provided via Vets Now.
- •General companion animal care: recent reviews also mention long-standing care for dogs and cats, thorough consultations, and clear explanations during appointments.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Stephen Courtney is the most frequently praised vet in recent feedback, with owners describing him as calm, reassuring, knowledgeable, and especially good with anxious dogs. One owner also credits him with helping their dog enjoy a better quality of life after a heart diagnosis.
- •Jed is mentioned positively for a thorough and kind consultation that put an owner's mind at rest.
- •Karen and Sandra on reception are specifically thanked for being compassionate, understanding, polite, and helpful, including during end-of-life care.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 142 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is very positive overall, with many owners describing the team as warm, friendly, kind, and professional.
- •Stephen Courtney stands out in several reviews for his calm manner, especially with anxious dogs, and for clear, confidence-inspiring care over many years.
- •Owners mention good routine care such as annual check-ups and vaccinations, along with thorough consultations and explanations that help them feel informed.
- •Reception staff are often praised for being welcoming and compassionate, and one review also highlights being able to get an appointment that suited them, including on the same day.

