An independent, community-centred practice offering excellent and affordable veterinary care for pets and their owners in and around Tunbridge Wells.

Established over 30 years ago, our aims remain the same - to provide clinical excellence in a caring, compassionate environment and to keep our prices as fair as possible. As an independent practice we do not have shareholders to answer to or growth targets to meet.

Increased demand for vet care

Due to increased demand for our services, we have had to once more introduce a waiting list for new registrations.

We are working hard to try to increase provision but are mindful of our need to ensure we can provide a good service to those patients currently registered with us. To be added to the waiting list please send an email to reception@dacrehouse.co.uk or call the reception team on 01892 546000.

Pet travel to the EU

To travel to the EU now with a dog, cat or ferret you will need an Animal Health Certificate (or a valid EU passport). More information can be found by clicking here, or by visiting the APHA pages at gov.uk.

We are able to help you meet the requirements - but make sure you allow enough time to get this sorted before you travel.

PetPlan Awards

We are proud to have been nominated for the PetPlan Practice of the Year award for the last eight years running - a big thanks to those who voted. We will continue to strive to provide the best care for our patients. A number of our staff members have also received nominations in their individual categories!

Animal health and welfare

Dacre House is committed to improving animal health and welfare. We carry out work for a number of national and local charities including Cats Protection and the RSPCA. As a member of Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund we are supporting advances in our understanding of rabbit welfare.

Education and training

We are keen to promote learning. Our vets are regularly attending meetings and undertaking courses; a number of our support staff have completed diplomas with us or are currently studying in partnership with various colleges. We offer training placements for veterinary students and work experience for school pupils.

We just wanted to thank you all for the kind attention Ivy has received in the eleven and a half years we have had the privilege to own her...We have always found the vets at the Practice to be very caring and helpful.

We wanted to thank you all for your help, advice and kindness that you have shown Abby and ourselves over these past, nearly 15, years...thank you again for always being there for her and us.

Thank you so much for being so kind, caring and compassionate on Sunday when we brought Baz in to see you...Everyone at Dacre House has always been helpful and provided excellent service.

Thank you to all the wonderful vets, nurses and all staff at Dacre House Veterinary Clinic for the amazing care, support and kindness you showed Nelly, she is one lucky pup! You truly are amazing people.

Thank you so very much for all the expert treatment, wonderful care and kindness Bobby received during his recent illness. Without your knowledge and skills I have no doubt he would not be with us now. Thank you, also, for making me feel so welcome during my visits while he needed to stay with you. You are a truly wonderful team.