Dr Sam Okoye
#001
Clinical Director & Vet
Co-founded Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic in 2011; interests in soft-tissue surgery and emergency care. MRCVS.
- Good humour
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- Patience
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- Eye for detail
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Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic★★★★★ 1/5
About Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic
Built around our pet owners.
The people, principles and story behind Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic.
Admit oneSince 2011No. 1797
Where it started
Every practice has an origin story. Here's ours.
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The idea
Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-run veterinary practice in Brighton. From puppy jabs to keyhole surgery, dental care to grooming, our vets and nurses look after your pet as if they were our own, with a pet health plan that spreads the cost of everyday care.
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Opening the doors
Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic opens. Two vets, one nurse and a converted shop on Meadow Lane in Brighton.
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Today
Today Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic looks after pet owners right across Brighton, and we still treat every visit like our very first.
Our manifesto
What we stand for.
We believe in straight answers, fair prices 
and doing the job properly. No shortcuts, no small print. Every one of our pet owners 
gets our best work, every single time, because here in Brighton 
most of them are neighbours.
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- RespectEvery day
Trusted in Brighton
Numbers we're quietly proud of.
Pets registered
Caring for Brighton's pets
Emergency cover
From 1,100+ reviews
Meet the team
Collect the whole set.
Every one of our vets & nurses is a rare find. Hover a card to see it shine.
Dr Hannah Price
#002
Senior Vet
Feline advocate who leads our cat-friendly clinic and senior pet screens. MRCVS.
- Patience
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- Eye for detail
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- Know-how
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Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic★★★★ 2/5
Dr Priya Nair
#003
Vet, small pets & dentistry
Postgraduate certificate in small animal dentistry; our go-to vet for rabbits and guinea pigs. MRCVS.
- Eye for detail
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- Know-how
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- Team spirit
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Laura Bennett
#004
Head Veterinary Nurse
Runs our nurse clinics, puppy club and weight clinics, and keeps theatre running smoothly. RVN.
- Eye for detail
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- Know-how
- 94
- Team spirit
- 87
Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic★★★★ 4/5
Mia Thompson
#005
Groomer & Patient Care Assistant
City & Guilds qualified groomer with a real gift for nervous dogs and fluffy cats.
- Good humour
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- Patience
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- Eye for detail
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Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic★★★★★ 5/5
Fresh out of the darkroom
Hung up to dry: life at Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic.
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Get started
Ready when you are. Let's talk.
Tell us what you need and our vets & nurses will take it from there. No pressure, no jargon, just a friendly reply.
- RCVS-registered vets
- Cat-friendly clinic
- 24/7 emergency cover