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Eastbourne Companion Care
Inside Pets at HomeAdmiral Retail Park
Lottbridge Drove
Eastbourne
Sussex
BN23 6QD 01323 649 315
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Open Today 08:30 - 16:30
Normal Opening Hours
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Holiday Opening Hours
Christmas 2024
- Monday 23 Dec -
- Tuesday 24 Dec -
- Wednesday 25 Dec Closed
- Thursday 26 Dec Closed
- Friday 27 Dec -
- Saturday 28 Dec -
- Sunday 29 Dec Closed
- Monday 30 Dec -
- Tuesday 31 Dec -
New Year 2025
- Wednesday 01 Jan Closed
Parking available
Weekend Emergency Fee
Please note, there is an emergency fee for weekend appointments if you are not a registered client or if you have registered but your pet has not visited the practice for over 18 months.
Referral Services
We have invested considerably in our team and kit to make a number of advanced services available to our clients. We also accept referrals from other practices., please contact the practice to make a referral.
Cardiology
If your pet develops a heart condition, we can support you and your pet at every step of the way, starting from diagnosis to ongoing care. Practice owner Warwick holds both the GPCert (Cardio) and the PgC Small Animal Cardiology Studies, as well as a Masters in General Practice. He is happy to receive referrals for investigation of cardiorespiratory disease including murmur investigation, collapse, irregular heart rhythms and coughing.
Dentistry
The treatment and prevention of dental disease, using range of specialist equipment including dental x-rays. Our Vet Michaela Dawkins can receive referrals for advanced dentistry.
Holistic, Acupuncture & Behaviourist
Vicky Payne BVet Med GDWVHM DipCABT (RQF level 6) MRCVS is a holistic vet with a post graduate diploma in western veterinary herbal medicine and over 15 years' experience in veterinary acupuncture. Vicky is also a level 6 qualified behaviourist and accepts referrals.
Endoscopy
A wide range of rigid and flexible endoscopes to aid in minimally invasive diagnostics and procedures. Dr Ricardo Canha holds the GPCert(endo) and can take referrals for rigid and flexible endoscopy.
Keyhole Surgery
Keyhole is a minimally invasive surgical technique to explore the abdomen with two to three small ‘keyhole’ incisions. We are pleased to have invested considerably in our team and kit to make minimally invasive surgery available to our clients. Dr Ricardo Canha holds the GPCert (endo) and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
Meet the team
Warwick Payne
Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed GPCert(Cardio) PgC Small Animal Cardiology Studies MSc(VetGP) MRCVS. RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Cardiology
Warwick qualified from the Royal Veterinary College London in 1998. He has worked in small animal practice in various parts of the UK ever since.
He opened Companion Care Eastbourne in 2008 and has grown it from one vet, one nurse and one receptionist to a practice employing around thirty valued colleagues. Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and Client Care Advisors. He is passionate about working with clients of all circumstances to achieve the most appropriate care and outcomes for their pets whilst maintaining the highest evidence based standards.
Warwick was awarded a master's degree in Veterinary Professional Development and General Practice in 2008 and has mentored and developed countless new graduate vets. He holds the GPCert (Cardio) and PgC Small Animal Cardiology Studies, and is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Cardiology, taking referrals in Cardiorespiratory cases from local practices.
Warwick lives at home with his wife Vicky the Vet and his ever growing pack of Springer Spaniels although he would quite like his own Maine Coon Cat.
Michaela Dawkins
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
DVM, MRCVS, GPCert(SADen&OS), OCQ(V) – CA
Michaela is an American expat who joined Companion Care in 2018, when she moved to Eastbourne. As part of our leadership team, Michaela helps coordinate the clinical aspect of our surgery, including training and our new graduate program coaching. She is happy to see all of your furry, feathered, and scaly friends so please book in your exotic pets as well. Michaela has just completed her General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Dentistry so can provide advanced dental care and advice, including restorations and dealing with abnormally shaped teeth.
When not at work, Michaela likes to spend time with her ridiculously silly 2 dogs and 2 cats. She spends most of her free time in the sea or kickboxing, and when the English weather does not cooperate, can be found reading her Kindle at home.
Ricardo graduated in 2016 and worked for 2 years in Portugal, before relocating to the UK in 2018. He started working at Companion Care Vets in 2021.
Recently, Ricardo completed the GP Certificate in Endoscopy. He performs laparoscopic (key-hole) spays and is able to perform other minimally invasive procedures, like gastroscopies. He also enjoys everything related to diagnostic tests, viral diseases, skin conditions and endocrine disorders.
Outside of work, Ricardo has an interest in astronomy, singing and travel. Cleopatas, a rescued sphinx-cross cat, lives full-board, rent-free at his house."
Laura is our Spanish vet, she graduated in 2022 after four years of studies in Spain and one in Berlin. As soon as she finished her university degree, she decided that her next adventure would be to start her professional career abroad and that is how she found our practice, where she says she feels almost at home thanks to the great team she works with every day.
Laura loves general practice and learning new things every day.
Her favorite thing to do in her free time is to spend time with her friends and family, so it won't be uncommon to find her traveling!
Danielle Martin
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Amy Scully
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN
I'm Hannah, I’m a registered veterinary nurse at Eastbourne Companion care and have been a registered nurse for just over a year.
I am one of the practice’s endoscopy nurses and the Vets for Pets sustainable anaesthesia ambassador. I have also completed some additional training in canine and feline nutrition.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my son and our 4 ponies.
Alison Wootton
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Alisha Wardle
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Rebecca Wells
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Amber joined the team in 2022 as a kennel assistant, she decided veterinary nursing was her passion and is now in her second year of being a veterinary nurse student.
She loves giraffes and enjoys spending her free time reading, doing yoga and socialising with friends and family. Amber has recently been to South Africa for a trip with college.
While in South Africa, Amber took part in helping the vets with elephant contraception and treating rhino calves in an orphanage!
Rebecca has been animal nurse assistant for nineteen years, nine of those years have been with Companion Care Vets.
Rebecca enjoys all aspects of nursing especially monitoring anaesthesia.
Last year Rebecca attained the City and Guilds Level 2 in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in Monitoring of Animal Patients Under Anaesthesia and Sedation Qualification.
Rebecca also enjoys swimming, cycling, going to see live music and visiting places of interest.
Orla
Student Veterinary Nurse
Alison is our everlasting Practice Manager, as you can see by our blogs she has a hard time trying to keep us in line. Joining the practice in 2010 she has seen the practice grow and is proud to be a part of it. She has a passion for client care and will help with any problems big or small with staff and clients. Alison's home life is just as busy with six children, and one grandchild she also has several snakes and gecko's, in her spare time she likes to take walks with her dog Alice and enjoys reading.
After returning from travelling Chloe decided on a career change, so she joined the Companion Care family in March 2016 and never looked back.
Fuelled by tea, Chloe is our ‘go to person’ for anything insurance related and can usually be found hiding away tackling our never ending pile of claims!
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with her little family and is also keen photographer, she loves documentary style images and specialises in ‘Senior and End of Life Pet Photography’
In July 2019 Companion Care Vets were graced with the presence of Summer - that's the receptionist , not the season.
Summer predominantly works on the front desk ready to greet our clients and their furry friends, when away from reception she can be found behind the scenes where she is training as a Veterinary Care Assistant, to further her knowledge in the field.
At home Summer lives with her two super fluffy cats Teddy and Ned, the latter she actually rescued as a stray from the practice and we are pleased to say he has settled in beautifully, the lucky boy. In her spare time Summer loves nothing more than to digest a good book, enjoys Pilates, dog walks and being quite the social butterfly.
Seeking a career in the veterinary industry, Kim joined our valued reception team in July 2019. Being on the ‘front line’ is where she works best, loving that no two days are the same and the anticipation of not knowing what the next phone call will bring is what keeps Kim engaged.
When away from this fast paced environment Kim likes to spend her time outdoors, from taking long walks in the countryside to paddle boarding in the sea, then finishing the day with a well-deserved glass of wine.
Her two boys are all grown up now but she still has her hands full with her dog Poppy, cat Bazza and Bill the tortoise who she actually rescued after being brought into Companion Care Vets after being found by a member of the public.
Jo Andrew
Lead Veterinary Receptionist
Tracy Musgrave
Veterinary Receptionist
Emma has always loved animals, she has a keen interest in learning about them too.
She was a student at Plumpton College at 18, which she enjoyed and came away with a diploma in animal management.
Joining the Companion Care Team in March 2023, you will find Emma in reception where she's always happy to strike up a conversation with our clients and their pets. Emma says she loves it and won't leave until she retires.
She has a keen interest in gardening and grows her own vegetables, plants and teas, she also loves to travel.
Leigh is our hard working Finance Coordinator, he can be found in the office surrounded by paperwork and calculators playing with figures.
He is married to Alison and enjoys listening to music and watching films when he is not being chauffeur to one of his children.
Companion Care Eastbourne 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
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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OrthopaedicsSurgery of joints and bones.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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Separate Cat & Dog Waiting AreasSeparate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Separate Cat & Dog WardsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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EndoscopyAn endoscope is a long tube connected to a light source and video camera that sends real time images to a television screen for viewing. Endoscopy is the use of an endoscope within internal structures and organs of the body. The endoscope can be inserted through natural openings such as the mouth, nose or rectum to reach the structure of interest.
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Echocardiography (heart scans)Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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HaematologyAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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X-RayGenerates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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Soft Tissue SurgerySurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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PhysiotherapySupports your pets' strength and mobility.
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Nutritional AdviceAdvice and support for our pet's diet.
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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MedicationMedication
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Locally OwnedThis practice is locally owned.
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Laser TreatmentTherapeutic laser therapy.
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Keyhole SurgeryIn human medicine ‘keyhole’ surgery or laparoscopy has been used for many years given its reduced surgical trauma and quicker recovery times compared to traditional 'open' surgery.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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Dental X-RayUnlike humans, dogs need to be under general anesthesia for dental X-rays. Anesthesia is considered to be a safe procedure and will be performed after a general examination. It is tailored to the individual and your dog is continuously monitored during the dental exam.
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Cruciate SurgerySurgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
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BehaviouristThe Behaviourist approach to learning studied changes in behaviour that are caused by a person's direct experience of their environment, using the principles of classical and operant conditioning to explain them.
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AnaestheticGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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Air Way SurgeryAir Way Surgery
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AcupunctureAcupuncture has evolved from the ancient art of placing needles into particular locations on the body in order to alleviate pain, improve recovery rates and increase resistance to disease. It has been practised by the Chinese and other Eastern cultures for thousands of years and may be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses in people and animals.
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Open 7 Days a WeekWe are open 7 days a week.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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CardiologyCardiology
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UltrasonographyA diagnostic imaging technique that allows vets to view internal organs, tendons, muscles, blood vessels, bones
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Hearing Loop InductionHearing Loop
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Small Mammal Medicine and SurgerySmall Mammal Medicine and Surgery
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Progesterone TestingProgesterone
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Referrals and 2nd OpinionsOur specialist referral centres offer referral support to first-opinion practices throughout the UK.
Practice accreditations
Health Plans
Health Plan
Complete Care Plus
Health Plan
Complete Care Junior
Out of hours
Inside St Anne's Vet Group,
6 St Anne's Rd,
Eastbourne
BN21 2DJ
Tel: Telephone: 01323 325 168
Standard consultation fees start from £336