Medivet The Vets Tenterden

Our Practice, Facilities and Services

Medivet Tenterden

Exceptional care for you and your pets

We are a kind and caring team based in Tenterden who are dedicated to delivering amazing client and patient care. We understand your pet is a beloved member of your family which is why we are so pleased to be able to offer you a full range of veterinary services and facilities.

We have extended our consulting times so we are available all day. This means we are now able to perform minor procedures at the practice, such as neuterings, minor stitch-ups, and abscess flushes.

In an emergency, we can provide continuity of care at the Cranbrook practice, where the vets you are used to seeing will treat your pets and have access to your pet's full clinical history. At Cranbrook, we can also have access to the state-of-the-art facilities to provide your pet with the best care available.

Feel free to give us a call if you need advice. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and helping your pet lead a happy and healthy life.

Entrance and Parking Details:

Main entrance at front of the practice. One private parking space at front of the practice.

Medivet The Vets Tenterden Services

The following services are available from Medivet The Vets Tenterden:

Access to Emergency Care
Need emergency care? Call us so we can transfer you to our out-of-hours provider.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential for protecting your pet from a variety of life-threatening illnesses.
Fleas & Worming
Regular flea and worming treatment to keep your pet – and house – free from pesky parasites.
Symptom Checker
An online, scientifically tested quiz that identifies how urgently your pet needs to see a vet.
Medications & Prescriptions
We can provide repeat medications and prescriptions for ongoing conditions – ask us for details.
Microchipping
A small and pain-free chip that helps reunite lost pets with their beloved owners.
Pet Passports
We can issue pet passports so your pet can join you on your holiday.
Free Client Parking
Free client parking available onsite.
Street Parking
Plenty of street-parking available nearby.
Pay & Display Parking
Pay and display parking available nearby.
Operating Theatre
Our state-of-the-art operating theatre allows us to perform all major surgery onsite.
Neutering
The best way to prevent unplanned pregnancies; an important part of responsible pet ownership.
Disability Friendly
Our practice features disabled access. If you have any specific requirements, please call us.
Home Visits
We are able to offer home visits if you find it difficult to get to our practice.
Free Nurse Clinics
Our experienced nurses offer free expert advice on how to keep your pet healthy.
15 Minute Consultations
To allow you enough time to ask as many questions as you wish.

Additional Services

Medivet The Vets Tenterden also have access to the following facilities and services via our hub and spoke model

MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging assists us with diagnosing health problems and planning further treatment.
CT Imaging
Creates detailed 3D images for a clear diagnosis and treatment plan.
Vet Blood Supplies
Emergency blood products and courier available 24 hours.
ECG
An electrocardiogram is used to study the electrical activity of the heart.
Keyhole Surgery
Smaller incision wounds, faster recovery, less pain and less time under anaesthetic.
Hospitalisation
Your pet will receive continuous, high-quality care throughout their stay.
In-house Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory allows us to run tests and provide same day results.
Dentistry
Our excellent dental facilities help us to care for your pet’s oral health.
24-Hour Intensive Care
We can provide 24-hour intensive care to critically ill patients.
X-Rays
A diagnostic imaging technique used to investigate and diagnose diseases in your pet.
Ultrasound
A non-invasive imaging technique used to examine your pet’s internal organs.
Endoscopy
A small and flexible camera that examines internal body parts with little surgical intervention.

Emergency Care

01580 765244

Your nearest 24-hour centre is:

Medivet The Vets Cranbrook 24 Hour Veterinary Clinic

We can transfer your pet to our very own 24-hour veterinary clinic in Cranbrook, where our dedicated team will provide your companion with round-the-clock care in an emergency.

Here, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment which allows us to provide your pet with the highest standard of care. We also have 24-hour access to your pet’s clinical records – through our integrated system – so we can update you on your pet’s progress whenever you feel the need.

If we are closed and your pet requires emergency care, please call us as usual and our phone line will direct you accordingly.

Alternatively, please call the Cranbrook practice directly on 01580 713 381.

Address

Brooksden Veterinary Hospital High Street Cranbrook Kent

TN17 3DT

DIRECTIONS

Opening Hours

24 hours – 365 days a year

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Luca Gaffuri

Luca Gaffuri

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated in 2006 and became a member of the Royal college of veterinary surgeons after completing an externship in the United States at the University of Washington State.

I then worked in Wales in a mixed practice in the Breacon Becon for a short while before moving to Cranbrook where I enjoyed the mixed practice for several years.

Over time I grew an interest in minimally invasive surgery and moved away from the practice to achieve more experience and obtain a GP certificate in endoscopy and endosurgery.

I am now happy to have returned to work to Cranbrook where I can share my interest with colleagues and provide a modern, safe treatment to many pets.

My focus and goal is to offer diagnostics and treatments causing the least pain and distress. Many routine procedures such as neutering can also be performed “keyhole” to further reduce pain and achieve a very quick healing.
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Daniel Castillo

Daniel Castillo

Veterinary Surgeon

Daniel graduated from Veterinary School Universidad Mayor in Santiago, Chile in 2014, obtaining membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons by examination in 2015.

He spent a year working in a busy equine referral hospital before joining Pierson Stewart & Partners in June 2017.Daniel has a strong work ethic, a sensitive attitude, and enjoys working with both small & large animals.

Outside of work Daniel enjoys spending time with his friends and travelling.
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Caroline Terburgh

Caroline Terburgh

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2002 and I came over to work in the UK in 2004.

I've always lived and worked predominantly in beautiful Kent in Small Animal practice. I enjoy all kinds of routine surgical procedures, dentistry, elective, and emergency soft tissue surgeries. I would love to continue growing in my surgical skills. I also enjoy hospital work and find it very rewarding to follow the progress of animals leaving in a much better condition than when they were first admitted. Along with that I really enjoy interacting with the owners and building good professional relationships with their pets and themselves over the years.

Outside of work, I love my sport, and in recent years I've run a lot of marathons and shorter, more sensible distances. I also completed the Bolton Ironman Triathlon and I was selected to represent Great Britain in my Age Group for the Triathlon 4 years ago. My highlight of 2017 was successfully swimming across the English Channel as part of a 6 member relay team. I "might" one day consider doing it as a Solo swim.

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Anna Cairns

Anna Cairns

Head Veterinary Nurse

Anna Cairns joined the team in March 2016, and has been nursing since 1996!

She qualified in 2001 and has been working in practice ever since. Both in day practice and in emergency as well as critical care work. Her main interests are in Dentistry and critical care patients.

Out of work she lives in a small village with her husband, 2 Labradors and her rescue cat that she has picked up along the way. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and going on long dog walks with her dogs, running, cycling and playing netball.
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Stacey Ruff

Stacey Ruff

Student Veterinary Nurse

Stacey is a trainee veterinary nurse and has been with us since June 2015. Stacey is now in her 2nd year of college. Stacey has two cats Mischeif and Candy as well as a rabbit called Hunny. In her spare time she enjoys going out for lunch with friends and long walks with her long term boyfriend Ollie.
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Courtney Weeks

Courtney Weeks

Student Veterinary Nurse

Courtney used to be one of our work experience students, and joined the team in January 2016 and started college in September 2017. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and has four cats, and has recently got a new puppy.
Courtney also enjoys helping her mum around the house, including helping out with lambing
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Sophie Marsh

Sophie Marsh

Patient Care Assistant

Sophie joined the team as a patient care assistant in April 2017. She is aiming to start college in September 2019.

Sophie used to be a competitive gymnast and enjoys pole fitness, enjoys socialising with friends and spending time her two dogs
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Molly Randall

Molly Randall

Patient Care Assistant

Molly is the newest member of our patient care assistant team and joined us in October 2017.

Molly is hoping to start college in September 2018. Molly enjoys spending time with her two dogs and taking them on long walks.

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Sandra Cherry

Sandra Cherry

Client Care Assistant

Sandra joined the practice in July 2000 as our Tenterden receptionist and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of her job.

Sandra lives in High Halden with her Border Collie Saffi and her new addition Ted.

In her spare time she drives around the country to compete in agility with Saffi. Sandra is part of a dog display team and has performed at a lot of the local fetes and has performed at Discover Dogs.
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Abigail Keelan

Abigail Keelan

Client Care Assistant

Abby is our newest Client Care Assistant but worked at her previous veterinary clinic in London for 5 years. She works at our main clinic in Cranbrook, as well as helping to cover the branch surgeries.

Abby recently moved to Kent as she has always wanted to live in the countryside, and now lives in Staplehurst with her fiancé Chris, their ginger cat Wilbur (who is more like their child!) and their newest addition, Bridget the Serbian rescue dog.

She loves all animals and would love to have chickens and a donkey one day! In her spare time Abby loves going for country walks and pub lunches and also enjoys baking and up-cycling furniture.

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Matthew Holgate

Matthew Holgate

Senior Partner
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Katie Stallard

Katie Stallard

Regional Director

I graduated from the RVC in 2010 and started work in a mixed practice in Cranbrook, Kent for 4 years doing predominately small animal work. After this I moved to Companion Care to do small animal only work and continued to do small animal work when I moved to Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital in Maidstone, Kent. My main interest is surgery having studied for my small animal surgery certificate.

I have a very spoilt Norfolk Terrier called Bonnie. Next April I shall be running the Brighton Marathon.
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Julia Henwood

Julia Henwood

Area Manager

I have worked in various veterinary clinics since 2001 in London, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells. I have a particular interest in emergency and critical care. Before veterinary nursing I worked for SAGA spending 2 of the years working on their first cruise ship travelling all around the world.

I joined the Anna House team (Medivet Folkestone) in September 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed working with such a great team, I progressed to Area Manager in Oct 2017 and I am looking forward to the new challenges and working with our growing Medivet family.

Outside of work my life is dominated by my 2 teenage sons, 1 border collie cross called Lucie and 3 cats Biscuit, Cookie & Tiffin. When I do get any spare time I enjoy all art & crafts and travelling to weird and wonderful parts of the world with my children.
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Rhianna Thorogood

Rhianna Thorogood

Practice Manager

Rhianna started working for the practice back in 2011 after finishing an NVQ level 3 in Theatrical Hair and Make Up.

She has gained foundation degree with the Open Univeristy and is continuing on to gain a BA(Hons). She enjoys taking her little dog Google for long walks with her husband, socialising with friends and loves a bit of retail therapy.