Dog & Cat Vets in Bursledon

## Summary Bluebell Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an **independent** clinic and is also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews repeatedly mention **same-day urgent appointments (including for unregistered pets)** and **Saturday emergency care**, including one case where **extra staff were brought in at short notice for emergency surgery**. Owners also describe vets taking time to **do investigations the same day** and to **explain diagnoses and treatment options in detail**, plus supportive handling of **end-of-life care**. ## Services Based on the website summary and latest reviews, services mentioned include: - **Advanced surgery** (website statement) - **Emergency surgery** (review mentions emergency surgery on a Saturday, with extra staff called in) - **Same-day urgent appointments** (including for a cat not previously registered) - **Same-day investigations** for an urgent cat case (tests/investigations carried out the same day, as described by the owner) - **Consultations** (first-time consultation for a cat; first-visit puppy appointment) - **Sedation for grooming-related procedure**: full sedation for **cat de-matting** (owner specifically describes this) - **End-of-life care/euthanasia support** (owner describes a calm, peaceful final appointment and staff sensitivity) ## People - **Wojciech (vet)**: described as “very thorough,” taking time to explain findings and options rather than rushing; one owner highlighted detailed discussion during a consultation. - **Crystal (staff member)**: specifically thanked for “always welcoming” clients. - **Reception team**: mentioned for quickly registering a new cat and helping arrange an urgent appointment without delays. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 203 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Urgent access and speed of care:** same-day urgent appointments are mentioned, including for an unregistered cat; owners also describe quick booking without long waits. - **Emergency/Saturday support:** multiple reviews describe Saturday emergencies; one details emergency surgery with extra staff called in at short notice. - **Clear explanations and thorough consultations:** owners mention detailed explanations of diagnosis and treatment options, and vets taking time during exams. - **Kind handling of difficult moments:** one owner gives a detailed account of sensitive, personal-feeling support during a dog’s final appointment. - **Price comments are generally positive but not specific:** a couple of reviewers describe care as “reasonably priced” / “sensible price,” without quoting amounts.