Hastings Vets4Pets

Inside Pets at Home
599 Sedlescombe Road North
St Leonards-On-Sea
Hastings
East Sussex
TN37 7PB
01424 757180

Open Today 09:00 - 19:00

Opening Hours

  • Monday  - 
  • Tuesday  - 
  • Wednesday  - 
  • Thursday  - 
  • Friday  - 
  • Saturday  - 
  • Sunday  - 

Meet the team

Dan Manda Mar 22

Dan Manda

Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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Hello and Welcome to Vets4pets Hastings!

I have always wanted to be a vet, growing up with pets. At the age of 14, I spent the summer holiday on a long school trip around Europe and ever since I wanted to live in the UK.

I graduated in Bucharest-Romania in 2009 and I moved to the UK in the following year. 

During my years of experience I worked for different practices in Kent and South London as a permanent and locum vet, but only Vets4Pets have won my heart. Elena and I became charmed by the small & cute town of Hastings and decided to move here in 2015.

I enjoy all aspects of working with small animals and I have a special interest in orthopaedics, especially in surgical correction of the knee joint.

With the help of my lovely colleagues - all of them proud pet owners, we provide the highest standard of care and we treat every patient as our own. 

Being positioned on A21 and offering lots of free parking space, our surgery has all the latest technology, such as an Ultrasound scanner with Colour Doppler, digital X-Ray unit, ECG, most advanced general anaesthetic monitoring equipment and blood machines, large comfy and separated dog and cat wards being awarded the status of Friendly Clinic by the International Society of Feline Medicine.

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Arda Yilmaz

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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I have studied in Turkey and Poland before graduating in 2023 and moved to the UK straight away.

I grew up surrounded by pets and I've always knew that I will be a companion animal vet. My greatest pleasure is to make sure that you're receiving the best service for you and your animals.

When I am not at work, I enjoy myself writing and playing video games. You might also see me wandering with my photo camera around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Hunor Tana

Hunor Tana

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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My name is Otto, and this behind me is Hunor, my personal 24/7 Vet and proud Owner. Hunor decided to move to the lovely Hastings so that I can enjoy swimming in the sea. Hunor is highly thought of amongst his colleagues for both his surgical and medical skills. I am sure that you and your pet will adore him! In our spare time, Hunor and I, go for big walks and visit new places.
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Tabita Plescau

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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I have graduated in Romania in 2019 and before that I was thrilled to do my student practice in Italy and Greece as I very much like to travel and learn about different cultures. 

I have always loved animals with all my heart, yet this profession requires more than that and I get very motivated by the challenging part of it. Above all, my constant endeavour is to ensure the health and welfare of the animals commited to my care. 

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, watching movies and hiking.

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Stejara Marin

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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Ever since I can remember I wanted to be a vet as I always loved animals and had an interest in medicine. That dream finally came true when I graduated from vet school in Romania after 6 years of studying. 

My goal is to help you give your pet the best life possible. 

In my spare time I enjoy drawing, reading, horseback riding and exploring nature. 

My preferred means of transportation is the bicycle, so you will often find me cycling up and down the hills of Hastings and St. Leonards.

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Nicky Tolhurst

Registered Veterinary Nurse

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I have grown up surrounded by lots of pets and have always wanted to have a career with animals. I have previously worked in a pet shop and as an Animal Care Assistant for the RSPCA where I gained my NVQ in Animal Care and Welfare. I enjoy spending time with friends and family and having playtime with my cats or walking my two dogs along the beach.
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Martina Caruana

Registered Veterinary Nurse

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All my life I have been surrounded by animals and from an early age I would always say I wanted to work with animals. 

As I got older it never changed, I persisted and got my Bachelors in Science for Veterinary Nursing. 

Now I have all the time to spend with my collies Luna and Jango, many more animals at home and all my family and friends. 

Elena Manda

Elena Manda

Practice Owner & Manager

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I worked in the travel industry for many years before becoming a veterinary receptionist. Prior to joining Vets4Pets Hastings I worked in a busy Veterinary practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells I like to offer a very warm welcome to our clients and keep the practice well organised. My husband Dan and I have a hyperactive Staffy called Angel and two cats, Adam and Minnie, all rescued. In my spare time I enjoy cooking Italian Food and practising Yoga.
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Nic Joel

Receptionist

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Before joining Vets4Pets Hastings I was a pet shop manager for almost 5 years. I am very much a people person, but I also have a huge passion for animals (specially small fluffies!), so I’m lucky to combine both sides on my everyday job.

In my spare time I love cooking, following speedway, watching football and I love being close to the seaside - so walking along the seafront is where you’ll find me on a nice day.

Sommer

Sommer Newton

Veterinary Care Assistant

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After leaving school in 2019 I started working weekends at a livery yard with horses, alongside this I was at Morrison's too. However, I have always wanted to work in a veterinary practice, ever since I was little! Now here I am!

 

I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 5 horses, 2 pigs and some chickens! So as you can tell I love all sorts of animals. In my spare time I like to go out and compete my horses:)

Chelsea

Chelsea Willgrass

Veterinary Care Assistant

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I've always been a massive animal lover, so despite studying music throughout college and university, I finally feel like I'm in the right place.

I've had some experience with an array of interesting animals including reptiles and birds of prey! But my heart definitely lies at home with my Bunny, Bilbo, and I'm hoping to introduce him to some more rabbit friends soon!

In my spare time, I enjoy lots of different hobbies with my partner, including writing and recording music, baking, reading, watching films and photography.

The Vets4Pets team is amazing here and I am so excited about being a part of it

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Rosie Roesch

Veterinary Care Assistant

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I have loved animals since before I could walk and always dreamt of having a career helping those in need. Whilst away from work I enjoy walks through the countryside with my two excitable dogs and seeing friends.

Leah

Leah Crouch

Veterinary Care Assistant

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I have always wanted to work with animals in a veterinary environment. 

In my spare time, I love to take my energetic dog out for long walks and spend time with my two cats. 

Vets4Pets Hastings is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Plus, on site car parking too!

The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

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Services

  • Emergency cover
    Even if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
  • Biochemistry
    Allows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
  • Blood Pressure Monitor
    Used to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
  • Dentistry
    The treatment and prevention of dental disease

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  • Haematology – Blood testing
    Allows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
  • In-house Laboratory
    A range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
  • Isolation Unit
    A special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
  • Operating Theatre
    An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
  • Orthopaedics
    Surgery of joints and bones.
  • Pet Passport / Animal Health Certificate
    Trained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
  • Separate Cat & Dog Wards
    Separate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Ultrasound
    Generates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
  • X-Ray
    Generates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.

Practice accreditations

  • RCVS accreditation EDITED

Out of hours

Vets Now Eastbourne
6 St. Annes Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2DJ

Telephone: 01323 301292

Standard consultation fees start from £320