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## Summary Heathside Veterinary Surgery offers routine and advanced in-house diagnostics and procedures (including radiography, ECG, endoscopy, and laparoscopic spays) and states it provides 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days a year. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options (including treatment prices), fitting people in when appointment mistakes happen, and small touches like providing a certificate. Practical details noted include separate areas for cats/small animals and dogs, and staff assistance with a ramp due to awkward access. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and customer reviews, services mentioned include: - Consultations - Surgery/operations (including neutering and laparoscopic spays) - Dentistry - Hospitalisation - In-house laboratory work - Radiography (X-rays) - ECG - Blood pressure monitoring - Endoscopy - Pharmacy/dispensing - K-Laser - Nurse clinics - Emergency care: stated 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days per year, with an emergency service outside usual surgery hours ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided. What owners describe includes: - Vets taking time during appointments and explaining conditions and next steps clearly (“explained everything… nothing was too much trouble”). - Staff keeping owners informed about treatment options and prices before proceeding. - Front-desk/clinic team flexibility: one reviewer says they were still “slotted… into an appointment” after getting the day wrong. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 331 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Clear explanations and unhurried consultations (owners describe vets spending time and talking things through). - Communication throughout care, including discussing options and expected costs before treatment. - A welcoming setup for different pets: separate areas for cats/small animals and dogs were specifically appreciated. - Practical help and “small touches”: staff assistance with access (ramp mentioned) and a “certificate” provided after a visit.
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St Peter’s Vets Ltd describes itself as a long-established small animal practice (over 60 years) with in-house diagnostics (on-site lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and more advanced procedures such as endoscopy and laparoscopic (“key-hole”) surgery. The website also states it provides a full 24‑hour emergency service 365 days a year, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Across the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - being seen quickly and helped “straight away or as quick as possible” when they need something - calm, patient handling for nervous dogs, without rushing the appointment - vets giving treatment options (rather than a single “this is what we’re doing” plan) - support around difficult end-of-life situations, and then ongoing care for new pets
St Peter’s Vets Ltd describes itself as a long-established small animal practice (over 60 years) with in-house diagnostics (on-site lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and more advanced procedures such as endoscopy and laparoscopic (“key-hole”) surgery. The website also states it provides a full 24‑hour emergency service 365 days a year, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Across the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - being seen quickly and helped “straight away or as quick as possible” when they need something - calm, patient handling for nervous dogs, without rushing the appointment - vets giving treatment options (rather than a single “this is what we’re doing” plan) - support around difficult end-of-life situations, and then ongoing care for new pets
Small World Vet Centre describes itself as an independent veterinary practice with an emphasis on environmentally friendly and individually tailored care for pets and wildlife. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears particularly set up for owners who need support beyond standard cat-and-dog care—multiple clients mention treatment for guinea pigs, rats, and birds (including a parrot), alongside routine work for cats and dogs. Concrete specifics owners repeatedly mention include thorough checks during appointments, vets and nurses explaining what they’re doing and keeping owners informed, and support over time for ongoing health issues. A wellness plan is referenced in reviews as offering unlimited access to a vet nurse and a vet (no price details stated).
Small World Vet Centre describes itself as an independent veterinary practice with an emphasis on environmentally friendly and individually tailored care for pets and wildlife. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears particularly set up for owners who need support beyond standard cat-and-dog care—multiple clients mention treatment for guinea pigs, rats, and birds (including a parrot), alongside routine work for cats and dogs. Concrete specifics owners repeatedly mention include thorough checks during appointments, vets and nurses explaining what they’re doing and keeping owners informed, and support over time for ongoing health issues. A wellness plan is referenced in reviews as offering unlimited access to a vet nurse and a vet (no price details stated).
Chilworth Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice (not part of a corporate group) and multiple reviews mention switching from “corporate” vets to this clinic. The website and reviews both point to a setup geared toward in-house out‑of‑hours/overnight care, with owners describing late-evening, weekend, and overnight updates during hospital stays. Concrete details owners repeatedly mention include: - Same-day urgent care out of hours: one owner was invited to bring their cat in just before 7pm on New Year’s Eve and was seen straight away. - In-house 24/7-style support and updates: owners describe emergency admissions with overnight monitoring and updates by text/WhatsApp (including videos) plus multiple calls per day during hospitalisation. - Diagnostics and surgery discussed in reviews: dental cleaning with X‑rays, scans for suspected UTI, and surgery for bladder stones complicated by septic peritonitis (with several nights’ hospital stay). - Follow-up behaviour: follow-up appointment arranged after an unwell cat visit; a next-day/early call to check on a dog after seizures/end‑of‑life guidance; a post-anaesthetic follow-up check mentioned after dental work. The website also highlights “latest diagnostic equipment” and state-of-the-art facilities; several reviewers independently describe the clinic as modern and immaculate and mention being shown around the facilities.
Chilworth Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice (not part of a corporate group) and multiple reviews mention switching from “corporate” vets to this clinic. The website and reviews both point to a setup geared toward in-house out‑of‑hours/overnight care, with owners describing late-evening, weekend, and overnight updates during hospital stays. Concrete details owners repeatedly mention include: - Same-day urgent care out of hours: one owner was invited to bring their cat in just before 7pm on New Year’s Eve and was seen straight away. - In-house 24/7-style support and updates: owners describe emergency admissions with overnight monitoring and updates by text/WhatsApp (including videos) plus multiple calls per day during hospitalisation. - Diagnostics and surgery discussed in reviews: dental cleaning with X‑rays, scans for suspected UTI, and surgery for bladder stones complicated by septic peritonitis (with several nights’ hospital stay). - Follow-up behaviour: follow-up appointment arranged after an unwell cat visit; a next-day/early call to check on a dog after seizures/end‑of‑life guidance; a post-anaesthetic follow-up check mentioned after dental work. The website also highlights “latest diagnostic equipment” and state-of-the-art facilities; several reviewers independently describe the clinic as modern and immaculate and mention being shown around the facilities.
Cedar Vets
Alton
Our Score (92/100)
Cedar Vets is an independent veterinary clinic (the website says it has been independent since 1893). Recent reviews suggest it’s set up for routine care plus same-day urgent assessments, with owners describing being “fitted straight in” for sudden wobbliness in a terrier and being offered a same-day visit or a home visit after a phone call about a cat’s bowel issue. Practical details mentioned by owners include a large practice with big waiting rooms, and one reviewer says there is a “calm cat corner” for anxious cats. Multiple reviewers also note they didn’t feel pressured into extra treatments.
Cedar Vets is an independent veterinary clinic (the website says it has been independent since 1893). Recent reviews suggest it’s set up for routine care plus same-day urgent assessments, with owners describing being “fitted straight in” for sudden wobbliness in a terrier and being offered a same-day visit or a home visit after a phone call about a cat’s bowel issue. Practical details mentioned by owners include a large practice with big waiting rooms, and one reviewer says there is a “calm cat corner” for anxious cats. Multiple reviewers also note they didn’t feel pressured into extra treatments.
The Pet Vet Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Our Score (92/100)
The Pet Vet Portsmouth offers a mix of routine and emergency treatment, with on-site diagnostics listed on its website (X‑ray, ultrasound, dental X‑ray, and an in‑house laboratory), plus nurse clinics, home visits, and a Pet Health Plan. Recent reviews give concrete examples of how the team operates day-to-day: owners mention being kept updated throughout a spay procedure, being fitted in for a same-day appointment for a cat, and receiving compassionate help arranging cremation even when not registered with the practice. The clinic also advertises 0% finance via CarefreeCredit (eligibility subject to credit checks).
The Pet Vet Portsmouth offers a mix of routine and emergency treatment, with on-site diagnostics listed on its website (X‑ray, ultrasound, dental X‑ray, and an in‑house laboratory), plus nurse clinics, home visits, and a Pet Health Plan. Recent reviews give concrete examples of how the team operates day-to-day: owners mention being kept updated throughout a spay procedure, being fitted in for a same-day appointment for a cat, and receiving compassionate help arranging cremation even when not registered with the practice. The clinic also advertises 0% finance via CarefreeCredit (eligibility subject to credit checks).
Amery Veterinary Group
Bordon
Our Score (92/100)
Amery Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and its website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe strong day-to-day support (including being fitted in quickly for urgent problems), continuity with the same vet over time, and sensitive handling of end-of-life appointments. Pricing and facilities are more mixed: one reviewer calls prices “very good,” while another describes “extortionate prices” and criticises the consulting rooms as minimal, hot and smelly. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Being fitted in quickly for an emergency appointment (and the dog being “looked after … so well”). - Long-term continuity with the same vet (“Annedine throughout their lives”) and vets taking owners’ opinions into account when advising on elderly dogs. - A euthanasia appointment where the receptionist found an appointment despite being busy, and the vet supported the owner to stay with their cat until the end.
Amery Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and its website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe strong day-to-day support (including being fitted in quickly for urgent problems), continuity with the same vet over time, and sensitive handling of end-of-life appointments. Pricing and facilities are more mixed: one reviewer calls prices “very good,” while another describes “extortionate prices” and criticises the consulting rooms as minimal, hot and smelly. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Being fitted in quickly for an emergency appointment (and the dog being “looked after … so well”). - Long-term continuity with the same vet (“Annedine throughout their lives”) and vets taking owners’ opinions into account when advising on elderly dogs. - A euthanasia appointment where the receptionist found an appointment despite being busy, and the vet supported the owner to stay with their cat until the end.
The Hampshire Vet
Basingstoke
Our Score (91/100)
The Hampshire Vet describes itself as an independent practice offering 24-hour veterinary care, including overnight in‑patient care and emergency cover (including bank holidays). The website highlights preventative care, surgery, nurse clinics, and access to specialist referrals. Recent reviews frequently mention pets being hospitalised overnight with regular updates, and multiple examples of surgery (spay/castration and other procedures) with aftercare information sent out. One recent review raises the opposite experience: disjointed communication and problems with posted parasite treatments, including confusion about when worming medication was due.
The Hampshire Vet describes itself as an independent practice offering 24-hour veterinary care, including overnight in‑patient care and emergency cover (including bank holidays). The website highlights preventative care, surgery, nurse clinics, and access to specialist referrals. Recent reviews frequently mention pets being hospitalised overnight with regular updates, and multiple examples of surgery (spay/castration and other procedures) with aftercare information sent out. One recent review raises the opposite experience: disjointed communication and problems with posted parasite treatments, including confusion about when worming medication was due.
Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre treats dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals, and the website points owners to guidance on what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed. Reviews describe it as a corporate practice (no group name stated), but several clients say it feels personal in day-to-day care. Owners repeatedly mention same-day appointments when needed, clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options, and supportive end-of-life care discussions for elderly cats.
Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre treats dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals, and the website points owners to guidance on what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed. Reviews describe it as a corporate practice (no group name stated), but several clients say it feels personal in day-to-day care. Owners repeatedly mention same-day appointments when needed, clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options, and supportive end-of-life care discussions for elderly cats.
Waterlooville Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is based inside a Pets at Home store. The website describes a practice set up for diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house lab, hospital ward, isolation unit and operating theatre, plus equipment including X-ray and ultrasound. Recent reviews repeatedly describe strong communication and follow-up (including staff phoning after a hospital visit, and regular updates during a dental procedure), and the practice being able to fit in urgent issues quickly (same-day/short-notice appointments mentioned for a suspected fracture and a post-castration wound concern). There is also a conflicting note from one reviewer reporting rude reception and delays/chasing for medication and results.
Waterlooville Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is based inside a Pets at Home store. The website describes a practice set up for diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house lab, hospital ward, isolation unit and operating theatre, plus equipment including X-ray and ultrasound. Recent reviews repeatedly describe strong communication and follow-up (including staff phoning after a hospital visit, and regular updates during a dental procedure), and the practice being able to fit in urgent issues quickly (same-day/short-notice appointments mentioned for a suspected fracture and a post-castration wound concern). There is also a conflicting note from one reviewer reporting rude reception and delays/chasing for medication and results.