Anton Vets Ltd – Vets in Andover
Clinic Overview
Anton Vets Ltd is a CVS Group practice in Andover with RCVS Core Standards and Rabbit Friendly Clinic (Gold) accreditation. The practice offers general veterinary care for common pets and exotic species, plus in-house diagnostics including a lab, X-ray and ultrasound, and website-listed referral services in cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and laparoscopic surgery. During normal opening hours the practice handles emergencies, while out-of-hours care is directed to MiNightVet.
Services
- •General veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits and exotic species, including consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, neutering and other routine care.
- •Exotic animal care is a clear strength in customer feedback. Recent reviews mention treatment for budgies/parrots, rabbits, tortoises and ferrets, including a same-day appointment for a budgie with an infection, avian testing and follow-up advice, and emergency care for a ferret.
- •Diagnostics and imaging include an in-house laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound.
- •Surgery and referral work listed on the website includes dentistry, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, cardiology referrals and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
- •Nurse clinics and preventive care include anal sac expression, blood pressure checks, grooming and nail clipping, and six-month health checks.
- •Other listed services include pet travel documentation, home visits and puppy parties. Reviews also mention the practice’s annual Tortoise Parties.
- •Emergency arrangements: during normal opening hours clients are advised to contact the practice; out of hours, emergency cover is through MiNightVet.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review comments on cost are mixed: one owner praised the team for discussing options clearly and helping keep costs down, while another felt the practice was expensive.
People
Recent reviews name Emma for clear communication and level-headed advice, Maya for calm avian handling and thorough follow-up, Phoebe for compassionate end-of-life care, and Maja and Charlotte in a positive rabbit-care mention. More broadly, owners often praise the vets and reception team for being kind, professional and knowledgeable with rabbits, birds, ferrets and other exotic pets.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6/5 from 637 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners describing the team as kind, gentle, empathetic and professional, from reception through to consultations and aftercare.
- •The practice continues to stand out for exotic and small-pet care, with especially strong comments about budgies/parrots, rabbits, ferrets and tortoises.
- •Communication is a recurring positive theme: reviewers mention clear explanations, honest discussion of risks and options, prompt appointments, and helpful follow-up, including email advice after avian treatment.
- •A small amount of negative feedback mentions higher costs, long waits at some appointments, and frustration over a cancelled cardiology appointment after a long delay.
