Room for plenty more paws.

We are accepting new clients.

Vets for Pets Aylesford

Inside Pets at Home
The Junction South Aylesford Retail Park
Aylesford
Maidstone
Kent
ME20 7TP
01622 711 363 Chat on WhatsApp

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Need emergency care? See out of hours information.

Normal Opening Hours

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

Holiday Opening Hours

Christmas Day

  • Wednesday 25 Dec Closed

Boxing Day

  • Thursday 26 Dec Closed

New Years Day

  • Wednesday 01 Jan Closed

Parking and access information

Plenty of spaces on the retail park, free of charge.

Maidstone Companion Care have had an extension, and we now have a fresh new look and feel to become a new Vets for Pets practice. But don't worry, you will still receive the same expert service, from the same great team.

We're so excited to welcome you!

Out of Hours Support

For support when the practice is closed, please call 0333 332 4471 and speak to our qualified veterinary team. Further contact details for our out of hours provider, Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital, can be found at the bottom of our webpage. 

Meet the team

Chris Aylesford

Chris

Practice Owner/ Head Nurse

BSc Veterinary Nursing

Read Chris bio

Chris qualified from Middlesex University in 2014 with a 2:1 degree BSc in veterinary Nursing. His main interests are behaviour and medical nursing, including anaesthetics. He also purchased the practice at the end of February and is aiming to drive the practice forward and has welcomed a big extension and rebrand recently. 

Chris has a dog called Digby (named after the pub The Captain Digby that he used to be 2nd chef in), who he enjoys going for long walks with his wife. 

Outside of work he likes to go to watch football, ice hockey, rugby and play golf. He Loves his music, movies and spending time with his wife and dog, going for long dog walks on the beach or in the woods.

Yolana Aylesford

Yolanda

Veterinary Surgeon (Clinical Director)

MSc MRCVS

Read Yolanda bio

Yolanda is our full time clinical lead, and will soon be returning from maternity.

Yolanda has a wealth of experience in consulting and surgery. She also holds a certificate in feline medicine.

Yolanda has 3 children at home, as well as 2 dogs and her husband. She enjoys spending time with family and exploring with the family. 

Tanith Aylesford

Tanith

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

Read Tanith bio

Tanith has recently joined the team at Vets for Pets Aylesford. Tanith brings a wealth of surgical and medical experience with her. 

Taniths main passion is surgery, and loves complex cases such as cherry eyes and soft palate surgery. Tanith has just completed her PG certificate in Ultrasonography and is working towards her Cardiology certificate. 

Outside of work, Tanith loves to spend time with her 2 dogs and 2 cats, as well as travelling abroad, especially to her native South Africa

Maddy Aylesford

Maddy

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

Read Maddy bio

Maddy joined us in August 2023. Maddy has a keen interest in internal medicine, but she loves all aspects of her job.

In Maddys` spare time she loves exploring the Kent countryside with her Lurcher Toby.

Megan Aylesford

Megan

Registered Veterinary Nurse

DipVN

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Megan qualified in January 2023 from the Central College of Animal Studies.

Megan enjoys the surgical side of her work, and is also our mental health and wellbeing champion.

She is an avid Cockapoo lover and has her own at home. 

Megan loves swimming and spending her spare time with her dogs Lennie and Reggie, family and friends. 

Vikki Aylesford

Vikki

Registered Veterinary Nurse

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Vikki joined us in later 2021 on a part time basis.

Vikki has a wealth of experience and has spent a large part of her veterinary career working in the equine veterinary world.

You will see Vikki consulting where she is most at home working directly with clients and their pets. 

Lily Aylesford

Lily

Student Veterinary Nurse

Read Lily bio

Lily is the newest addition to our nursing team at Vets for Pets Aylesford. Lily has joined us as a Student Veterinary Nurse. 

Lily has an avid passion for animals, and takes great pride in the caring of inpatients in the practice. 

Her five Springer Spaniels keep her very busy at home. 

In her spare time she enjoys travelling and exploring the great outdoors. 

Chloe Aylesford

Chloe

Veterinary Care Assistant

Read Chloe bio

Chloe is one of our experienced VCAs.

Her interests outside of work are spending time with her dog Mavis.

Chloes main passion within work is working in kennels and giving the patients much needed TLC, making sure they are well looked after and getting the love and care needed for recovery.

Charlotte Aylesford

Charlotte

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Charlotte is currently on maternity leave, and will be back late 2024.

Charlotte is a long serving member of the team, and enjoys all aspects of her role as a VCA. Client care and patient wellbeing is what she enjoys the most. 

Jay Aylesford

Jay

Head Receptionist

Read Jay bio

Jay is our long serving Head receptionist, who you will all probably already know because of her beaming smile and loving personality. 

She loves interacting with clients and their pets, and brings a wealth or experience to our team.

Outside of work, Jay loves spending time with family 

Claire Aylesford

Claire

Client Care Advisor

Read Claire bio

Claire is another long serving receptionist, and brings years of knowledge and experience with her. 

Claire worked for many years at Companion Care Orpington but after moving into the area, we are extremely pleased that she has joined us here in Aylesford.

Claire has a passion in bereavement support and wellbeing.

Christina Aylesford

Christina (Tina)

Client Care Advisor

Read Christina (Tina) bio

Christina has been with us for a number of years, and again brings experience that we couldnt do without.. 

Christina has several of her own pets at home, including a collection of Cockerpoos` which certainly keep her on her toes! as well as hamsters fish and other pets to add to her mini zoo. 

Outside of work you will see Tina cheering on her local ice hockey team. GO MUSTANGS!!!

Caroline Aylesford

Caroline

Client Care Advisor

Read Caroline bio

Caroline is a well established member of our staff, bringing lots of experience and high class service to our clients

Caroline as a Mini Shetland dog called Daisy at home who loves to go for long walks.

Our refurbishment is complete, and we are so excited to share our extended, new look practice with you and your pets. We are still offering the same great service, we just have a fresh new look and feel, as we become a new Vets for Pets practice.

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

We have a wealth of experience throughout our Veterinary and receptionist teams. 

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.
  • Airway Surgery
    Airway Surgery
  • Anaesthesia
    General anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
  • Bereavement Support
    Making the decision to say goodbye to your pet is one of the toughest you’ll ever make. Pets provide us with unconditional love, friendship and comfort, so it is normal to have intense or conflicting emotions when it comes to euthanasia. At Vets4Pets we’re here for you and your pet for every step of your journey together.

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  • 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.
  • Cardiology
    Cardiology
  • Chemotherapy & Cancer Treatment
    Dogs and cats that receive chemotherapy feel normal the day they are given the drug.
  • Cruciate Surgery
    Surgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
  • Dentistry
    The treatment and prevention of dental disease
  • Digital X-Ray
    Digital X ray equipment is available.
  • Ear Surgery
    Ear Surgery service is available to keep your pet free from any infections.
  • Educational Workshops
    Educational workshops are held to create awareness.
  • Electrolyte
    Enables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
  • Exotic Pet
    Can see a range of patients, from small animals through to reptiles.
  • Fracture Repair
    Orthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
  • Haematology – Blood testing
    Allows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
  • Health Plans
    Designed to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
  • Hospital Ward
    Suite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
  • 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.
  • Laser Treatment
    Therapeutic laser therapy.
  • Locally Owned
    This practice is locally owned.
  • Medication
    Medication
  • Microchipping
    A microchip can help retrieve lost pets
  • Nurse Clinic
    Appointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
  • Nutritional Advice
    Advice and support for your pet's diet.
  • Operating Theatre
    An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
  • Orthopaedics
    Surgery of joints and bones.
  • Oxygen Chamber
    Enables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
  • Prescriptions
    We can provide written prescriptions upon request.
  • Rabbit Medicine and Testing
    Rabbit Medicine and Testing
  • Separate Cat & Dog Waiting Areas
    Separate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation Units
    Separate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
    Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
  • Soft Tissue
    Surgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
  • Ultrasound
    Generates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
  • Weight Clinic
    Monitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
  • X-Ray
    Generates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
  • X-Ray & Ultrasound
    X-Ray & Ultrasound

Offers

Offers

10% off for NHS staff and members of the Armed Forces

Available at participating practices only
Dog-Companionship

Offers

10% off on a Wednesday for the Over 60's

Summer - dog

Health Plans

Health Plan

Complete Care Junior

From £15.99* per month
Expert veterinary care, plus lots of support and tailored advice for your puppy or kitten, in an affordable and convenient way.
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Health Plan

Complete Care

From £9.99* per month
Save over £300† on routine healthcare
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Out of hours

Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital
Bearsted Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5EL

Telephone: 01622 734 054

Standard consultations start from £90