Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary 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 ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, the practice offers or is referenced as providing: - Small animal care (website), with owners mentioning dogs and cats, plus rabbits, guinea pigs and a budgie in long-term client feedback - Vaccinations (example: puppy vaccinations described as thorough and patient) - Digital X‑ray - Ultrasound - Endoscopy - Laparoscopic / key-hole surgery - On-site laboratory testing - 24-hour emergency care, stated as available 365 days a year (website) - In-patient facilities including air-conditioned kennels and separate cat and dog kennels (website) - Veterinary nurse training facility (as listed in the clinic data) ## People - Yasmine (vet) is specifically named for a puppy vaccination visit; the owner described her as patient and very thorough. - Laura (vet) is mentioned by name (the reviewer was not completely certain) for giving “fantastic advice” during an appointment. - Other reviews repeatedly describe vets and staff as calm with nervous dogs, willing to answer extra questions (including in the waiting room), and “attentive” when a client couldn’t see their usual vet. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.8 stars from 462 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Long-term loyalty is a recurring theme (multiple owners mention staying with the practice for ~40 years). - Handling of anxious/nervous dogs is frequently praised (calm approach; not rushed). - Owners mention practical responsiveness (help “straight away” or as quickly as possible). - Decision-making is described as collaborative, with vets “always giv[ing] options for treatment.” - Several reviews highlight compassionate support during end-of-life care, followed by trusted care for new pets.
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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 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.
Riverside Vets Ltd
Eastleigh
Our Score (90/100)
Riverside Vets Ltd is an independent, privately owned practice (established in 1976) offering routine care alongside a 24-hour emergency service on site. The practice appears set up for both small animals (cats, dogs and rabbits are listed) and equine work (multiple reviews specifically mention “Riverside Equine” and vets attending injured horses). Reviewers repeatedly describe strong support around end-of-life care, including compassionate euthanasia appointments and follow-up gestures such as a card and paw prints sent afterward. A monthly plan is also mentioned in reviews as covering “essentials” and including 24/7 on-call access, with one equine owner saying a newer equine plan reduced the financial stress of calling a vet out for assessments.
Riverside Vets Ltd is an independent, privately owned practice (established in 1976) offering routine care alongside a 24-hour emergency service on site. The practice appears set up for both small animals (cats, dogs and rabbits are listed) and equine work (multiple reviews specifically mention “Riverside Equine” and vets attending injured horses). Reviewers repeatedly describe strong support around end-of-life care, including compassionate euthanasia appointments and follow-up gestures such as a card and paw prints sent afterward. A monthly plan is also mentioned in reviews as covering “essentials” and including 24/7 on-call access, with one equine owner saying a newer equine plan reduced the financial stress of calling a vet out for assessments.
Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons
Southampton
Our Score (89/100)
Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons offers routine and surgical veterinary care for a range of pets (including cats, dogs and small animals), alongside proactive healthcare plans branded as Pet Health Club®. The practice website highlights vaccinations that include a free general health check, and surgery options that explicitly include orthopaedic work such as fracture repairs. In recent reviews, owners often describe clear explanations during appointments and gentle handling (including during difficult visits such as euthanasia), while one recent negative review describes a very different experience—feeling their concerns about a pet’s deterioration weren’t taken seriously and that medication was repeatedly increased rather than discussing comfort-focused options. Concrete details supported by the available information: - Vaccinations are described as including a free general health check (website). - General surgery is offered, including neutering and orthopaedic fracture repairs (website). - A Pet Health Club® Plus plan is advertised as including unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet (website). - Reviews mention a wellness screen for two cats carried out by named staff members (reviews).
Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons offers routine and surgical veterinary care for a range of pets (including cats, dogs and small animals), alongside proactive healthcare plans branded as Pet Health Club®. The practice website highlights vaccinations that include a free general health check, and surgery options that explicitly include orthopaedic work such as fracture repairs. In recent reviews, owners often describe clear explanations during appointments and gentle handling (including during difficult visits such as euthanasia), while one recent negative review describes a very different experience—feeling their concerns about a pet’s deterioration weren’t taken seriously and that medication was repeatedly increased rather than discussing comfort-focused options. Concrete details supported by the available information: - Vaccinations are described as including a free general health check (website). - General surgery is offered, including neutering and orthopaedic fracture repairs (website). - A Pet Health Club® Plus plan is advertised as including unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet (website). - Reviews mention a wellness screen for two cats carried out by named staff members (reviews).
Island VetCare
Ryde
Our Score (89/100)
Island VetCare describes itself as an independent veterinary practice, set up with facilities aimed at reducing stress (including separate dog and cat waiting areas, consultation rooms and hospital wards, plus a “quiet room” for longer or more emotional appointments). It holds RCVS Hospital Status and is a GOLD Cat Friendly Clinic. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - Fast urgent care (one dog with a fish hook embedded in the mouth was seen with “no delays,” sedated and the hook removed straight away, despite not being registered). - Conservative decision-making when appropriate (a vet examined a dog expected to need surgery and resolved the problem without surgery). - Surgical care is referenced (a ferret castration that “went smoothly”). One review raises a clear limitation/communication issue around reptile care, describing consultations where vets said they were not trained in reptiles, and an appointment booked expecting a particular vet but seeing someone else; the practice reportedly did not charge for the second consultation.
Island VetCare describes itself as an independent veterinary practice, set up with facilities aimed at reducing stress (including separate dog and cat waiting areas, consultation rooms and hospital wards, plus a “quiet room” for longer or more emotional appointments). It holds RCVS Hospital Status and is a GOLD Cat Friendly Clinic. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - Fast urgent care (one dog with a fish hook embedded in the mouth was seen with “no delays,” sedated and the hook removed straight away, despite not being registered). - Conservative decision-making when appropriate (a vet examined a dog expected to need surgery and resolved the problem without surgery). - Surgical care is referenced (a ferret castration that “went smoothly”). One review raises a clear limitation/communication issue around reptile care, describing consultations where vets said they were not trained in reptiles, and an appointment booked expecting a particular vet but seeing someone else; the practice reportedly did not charge for the second consultation.
Anton Vets Ltd
Andover
Our Score (88/100)
Anton Vets Ltd is an established veterinary practice with RCVS Core Standards and Rabbit Friendly Clinic (Gold) accreditation, plus in-house diagnostics (including an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound). The website also describes referral services in areas including cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. From the latest reviews available to us, the practice appears particularly set up for exotic and small companion species as well as cats and dogs—owners specifically mention treatment for budgies/parrots, tortoises, and rabbits, including a same-day appointment for a budgie with an infection. Reviews also include end-of-life care experiences: one describes a considerate euthanasia experience, while another reports a distressing cremation/urn mix-up. Out-of-hours care is not described as in-practice: the website says emergencies are supported during normal opening hours, and out of hours clients are directed to MiNightVet for dedicated emergency care.
Anton Vets Ltd is an established veterinary practice with RCVS Core Standards and Rabbit Friendly Clinic (Gold) accreditation, plus in-house diagnostics (including an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound). The website also describes referral services in areas including cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. From the latest reviews available to us, the practice appears particularly set up for exotic and small companion species as well as cats and dogs—owners specifically mention treatment for budgies/parrots, tortoises, and rabbits, including a same-day appointment for a budgie with an infection. Reviews also include end-of-life care experiences: one describes a considerate euthanasia experience, while another reports a distressing cremation/urn mix-up. Out-of-hours care is not described as in-practice: the website says emergencies are supported during normal opening hours, and out of hours clients are directed to MiNightVet for dedicated emergency care.
Orchard Vets
Romsey
Our Score (88/100)
Orchard Vets is a first-opinion practice and part of the IVC Evidensia group (listed as an “IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner”). The clinic describes having an on-site laboratory, digital X‑ray and a state-of-the-art operating theatre, and says it can carry out the majority of diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Support through end-of-life care, including euthanasia that was “thoroughly and thoughtfully explained” and extra time at home for a pet “in comfort”. - Dental work including dental cleaning and a “deeply difficult extraction,” with further extractions planned. - Handling of anxious pets, including offering to examine a nervous dog on the floor rather than on the table. - Ongoing management of chronic illness (a dog with diabetes) with a vet who “listens and helps guide” owners through day-to-day stress.
Orchard Vets is a first-opinion practice and part of the IVC Evidensia group (listed as an “IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner”). The clinic describes having an on-site laboratory, digital X‑ray and a state-of-the-art operating theatre, and says it can carry out the majority of diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Support through end-of-life care, including euthanasia that was “thoroughly and thoughtfully explained” and extra time at home for a pet “in comfort”. - Dental work including dental cleaning and a “deeply difficult extraction,” with further extractions planned. - Handling of anxious pets, including offering to examine a nervous dog on the floor rather than on the table. - Ongoing management of chronic illness (a dog with diabetes) with a vet who “listens and helps guide” owners through day-to-day stress.
Our Score (88/100)
Mainstone Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS-registered small-animal practice. Based on the clinic information and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care plus urgent/same-day problems (for example, an urgent infection appointment arranged quickly, and a Saturday-morning emergency appointment for two dogs). Owners repeatedly describe thorough, unhurried consultations where treatment options are explained with pros/cons, and pets are handled gently. The clinic also states it can advise what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed, and it has step-free access plus a designated disabled parking bay.
Mainstone Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS-registered small-animal practice. Based on the clinic information and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care plus urgent/same-day problems (for example, an urgent infection appointment arranged quickly, and a Saturday-morning emergency appointment for two dogs). Owners repeatedly describe thorough, unhurried consultations where treatment options are explained with pros/cons, and pets are handled gently. The clinic also states it can advise what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed, and it has step-free access plus a designated disabled parking bay.