Dog & Cat Vets in Hampshire

- Long-term loyalty stands out, with owners describing 30 to 40 years with the practice and saying they would not go elsewhere. - Calm, patient handling is a recurring theme, especially for anxious dogs, upset cats and young puppies. - Appointments are often described as thorough and well run, with vets keeping to time, carrying out careful examinations and explaining things clearly.

- Long-term loyalty: Several reviewers say they have used the practice for many years or even decades, often with multiple pets. - Warm, professional care: Staff are often described as welcoming, caring, knowledgeable, accommodating, and gentle with animals. - Strong support in difficult moments: Reviews repeatedly mention kindness, clear explanations, and not feeling rushed during emotionally hard appointments, including euthanasia.

Heathside Veterinary Surgery in Southampton offers a broad range of first-opinion veterinary care, covering routine appointments, surgery, diagnostics, inpatient support and out-of-hours emergency arrangements. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting clear communication, thorough consultations and a caring approach across different pets. Reviews also mention prompt referral when needed and a welcoming, helpful team.

- Fast help when needed: Several owners describe quick responses for urgent problems, including same-day help for an infection, a Saturday emergency visit, and one especially appreciated response to a dog emergency. - Clear, thorough care: Reviews often mention detailed explanations, careful assessments and time taken to discuss treatment choices and likely outcomes. - Friendly, kind handling: Owners regularly praise the reception and clinical teams for being welcoming, gentle with pets and sympathetic during stressful visits.

- Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for friendly, polite and compassionate care from the whole team. - Several owners describe using the practice for many years and for multiple pets, suggesting strong loyalty and consistency of service. - Recent comments cover both routine care and urgent treatment, including annual injections and emergency help after a dog swallowed an acorn.

Harbour Veterinary Group – Waterlooville is a CVS-owned practice within the Harbour Veterinary Group. It provides small-animal care covering routine appointments, dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with facilities including in-house lab work, X-ray and ultrasound, and 24-hour emergency and out-of-hours cover via MiNightVet. Recent feedback is mixed: many owners praise thorough consultations and successful emergency treatment, while some report problems with reception, booking and complaint handling.

Pet Doctors Chandlers Ford is a CVS-owned branch of the Pet Doctors Veterinary Group, set up as a small-animal practice and listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine, preventive and surgical care for common pets, with out-of-hours emergencies directed to MiNightVet. Owners often describe thorough appointments, clear communication around operations, and a pet plan they find good value, though rabbit-specific expertise is a recurring concern in the negative feedback.

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often highlighting kindness, professionalism, and clear communication. - Jess and Matko are singled out several times for compassionate care, including support with a heart condition, long-term treatment, and difficult end-of-life moments. - Reviews also mention helpful nurses and reception staff, plus practical examples of care such as rapid action after slug-pellet ingestion, ongoing support for older cats, and travel vaccinations for cats flying abroad.

- Warm, friendly service: many reviewers describe the team as lovely, caring, helpful, and going above and beyond. - Strong trust in Amy: she is repeatedly praised for her judgement, professionalism, and ability to put nervous dogs at ease. - Helpful access and support: examples include same-day registration and appointment for a dog with a UTI concern, plus practical support for a litter of seven puppies.

Medivet Yateley Kynoch Vets is part of the Medivet group and offers routine appointments alongside access to round-the-clock emergency care through Medivet’s 24-hour centres. Owners regularly describe a calm, low-stress atmosphere, with friendly familiar staff and gentle handling during visits. Recent feedback also highlights confidence in the clinical team when cases need fast escalation or referral.