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The Downwood Veterinary Centre

Lewes, South East

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Details checked19 Jul 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Looking for a vet in Lewes? The Downwood Veterinary Centre is listed in our directory. The practice address is The Broyle, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5NN. Reach the practice by phone on +441273928710, or check their website for details. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Finger post field is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.08 km away.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask The Downwood Veterinary Centre before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

The Mewes Vets

Emergency

16, 16A Marine Drive, Brighton, BN2 7HQ· 13.9 km

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Highcroft Veterinary Group

Emergency

1 Station Road, Polegate, BN26 6AS· 14.5 km

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Heath Vets

24-hour

176 London Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8LS· 16.4 km

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East Grinstead Veterinary Hospital

Emergency

Maypole Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1HL· 26.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Downwood Veterinary Centre accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Downwood Veterinary Centre on +441273928710 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Lewes.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to The Downwood Veterinary Centre?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Mewes Vets, about 13.93 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?

Yes — Finger post field is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.08 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Where can I park at The Downwood Veterinary Centre?

The Downwood Veterinary Centre is at The Broyle, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5NN. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Can The Downwood Veterinary Centre see rabbits or small animals?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone The Downwood Veterinary Centre on +441273928710 to check they treat your species before booking.