About Us

Independent and vet owned

Located in Horsham, a few minutes from Horsham Station, Arthur Lodge Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice run by caring and experienced vets. Our team of permanent vets and nurses are dedicated to providing the best of care to your pets and are constantly receiving trainings as well as undergoing qualifications to keep abreast of the latest innovations in veterinary medicine.

Our history:

The earliest records for Arthur Lodge show that the practice was started in the late 1850s by John Callow MRCVS and was based in Carfax. During those days, the surgery mainly treated horses although some evidences suggest that other exotic and expensive animals such as prize bulls and rams were also treated at our practice.

By 1900, Arthur Lodge had moved to North Street and was owned by Robert Pinching. Over the years, it continued to develop by moving to Queen Street in the 1930s and then to its current site in 1963 with a number of owners including Sam Smith, Harold Laker, Ralph Brookes, John Wildgoose, Bryan Green and Julian Peters.

Our veterinary practice has changed considerably since its early days, and we now treat all sorts of animals including, of course, cats and dogs but also exotic pets such as reptiles and birds.

What we offer:

Arthur Lodge and its sister surgeries of Ash Barn and Downs Link are now part of a network of excellent surgeries and hospitals, all run by caring and experienced vets. Our team is composed of highly qualified and permanent vets and nurses who have undergone rigorous trainings throughout their career. Being part of a network of excellence also means that your pet will be referred and treated by vets that are experts in their fields.

We have the facilities and staff on site to carry out a full range of routine and emergency veterinary treatments for your pets, including:

  • Preventative care
  • Routine surgery
  • Keyhole surgery
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • BOAS grading
  • Endoscopy
  • Digital X-Ray including dental
  • Advanced scanning including access to CT scanner
  • Stem cell treatment
  • Flexibility with your vet fees: 0% finance
  • Our VIP Healthcare Plan to help keep your pet healthy
  • Animal Health Certificates
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Caring Professional Service:

Founded by Clinical Directors Dane Walker and Alan van Heerden (Dane & Alan, DNA) in 2006, our group has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons selected for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your pets. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care and services to pets and owners alike. Our goal is to offer more caring services to the pets that stay within our care whilst always making sure we give the best customer service to you and your pets.

Our group’s Mission

  • To be the vets of choice for caring pet owners
  • To enhance the level of first opinion veterinary care
  • To create a group of caring and compassionate veterinary surgeries
  • To raise awareness of animal welfare

Supporting our clients:

As experienced vet professionals, it is important for us to educate and support our clients by providing the very best care for their pets. This is why we often share fascinating cases on our Facebook pages for Arthur Lodge, Ash Barn and Downs Link.

We also offer a wide array of advice on our Information Page such as articles on how to react in case of emergency as well as guides on pet-friendly areas in Horsham.