Dog & Cat Vets in Hampshire

## 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.

## Summary Southbourne Veterinary Centre describes itself as **independent (not part of a corporate group)**, aiming to tailor investigations and treatment to each pet. The website states it has had a **Royal Veterinary College Inspection**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention **being seen quickly (including short-notice appointments for unregistered pets)** and **getting quick advice**. One owner describes a **dog treated for an ear infection**, with **medication provided and a free end-of-treatment check-up** to confirm the problem had resolved. ## Services - **General consultations by appointment** (implied by the clinic’s stated consulting model and review descriptions of scheduled appointments). - **Treatment of ear infections** (medication issued; follow-up check at the end of treatment mentioned). - **Out-of-hours emergencies:** the website says clients are directed to **The Lighthouse A&E Pet Hospital**. ## People - **Veterinary nurses** are specifically praised in reviews for being **highly knowledgeable and helpful**, including one account describing “the most knowledgeable vet nurse” the reviewer had known, and another noting staff provide **quick advice**. - Reviewers also mention **being seen on time** for appointments and describe staff as **friendly and professional**. - One review claims there are **no receptionists/admin staff**, and that the team are **all vets/veterinary nurses or similar**, which the reviewer felt made interactions more informed. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 101 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast access to care:** being fitted in at short notice, and being seen quickly for problems like an ear infection. - **Practical follow-through:** medication provided and a **free check-up at the end of treatment** to confirm recovery (ear infection case). - **Knowledgeable team:** especially veterinary nurses, with multiple mentions of clear expertise and helpful guidance. - **Clinic setup noted by owners:** a reviewer describes a **comfortable waiting room** and a **garden area for energetic pets**.

## Summary 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. ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - **24-hour veterinary care**, including **overnight in‑patient care** and **bank holiday emergency services** (as stated on the website). - **Emergency appointments**, including seeing an unregistered cat on a Sunday (review). - **Surgical care**, with owners specifically mentioning: - **Spay** surgery (review) - **Castration** with discharge/aftercare information sent afterwards (review) - Other “recent surgery” with postoperative care (review) - **Dental work under anaesthetic** for a nervous cat (review). - **Preventative treatments** (website); reviews specifically mention **worming treatment** administration/prescribing issues in one case. - **Nurse clinics** (website). - **Specialist referrals** (website). ## People Named individual mentioned in the latest reviews: - **Emily** (role not stated): specifically thanked for helping with a pet’s recent surgery and care (review). - **Lisa** (role not stated): described as talking quietly and reassuringly to an anxious cat (and the owner) during an emergency visit (review). Team feedback (where reviews give concrete detail): - **Vets** are described by one owner as taking time to explain possible diagnoses and the tests they wanted to run, making it easy to understand (review). - **Overnight staff** are mentioned as keeping owners **updated at each step** during overnight stays (review). - **Reception team** is frequently described as welcoming; one review contrasts this with a report of **no acknowledgement on arrival** (review). ## Reviews **5 stars from 301 reviews.** Theems below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Surgery and aftercare:** spays/castration and other surgeries are repeatedly mentioned, with owners citing good standards of care and useful discharge/aftercare information sent afterwards (including by email). - **Overnight/emergency support with updates:** owners describe recurring emergency hospitalisations and overnight stays, with regular updates on progress. - **Communication is a split:** several reviews praise clear explanations of tests/diagnoses and helpful updates, while one recent reviewer reports repeated chasing for treatments sent by post and confusion over parasite-treatment timing/prescribing. - **Handling anxious pets/owners:** examples include a cat becoming less anxious about the carrier after repeated visits, and a staff member speaking quietly to reassure an anxious cat during an emergency appointment.

## Summary Ashworth Veterinary Group is a long-running practice (on its website, it says it has been caring for pets since the 1950s) that many reviewers describe using for years or even decades. Recent reviews point to a clinic set up for routine preventive care (annual vaccinations/injections, parasite treatment) as well as urgent problems—one owner describes emergency treatment after their dog swallowed an acorn. Practical details mentioned include a monthly care plan covering annual vaccinations (with reminders to book) plus monthly flea/tick treatment, and multiple comments about appointments running on time and reception/nursing staff being helpful. ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned by owners include: - **Routine preventive care:** annual injections/vaccinations, with reminders to book. - **Parasite prevention:** monthly flea/tick treatment (as part of a monthly plan). - **Urgent treatment:** emergency care for a dog that swallowed an acorn (the owner specifically mentions vets and nurses providing treatment and support). ## People - **Rachel (vet)**: mentioned by name as “brilliant with our dogs” by a long-term client. - **Reception and nursing staff:** repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; one reviewer specifically notes the receptionist being welcoming and answering questions without making them feel like “too much trouble.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 87 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Long-term loyalty:** several owners mention using the practice for “many years” (including 15+ years) and for multiple pets. - **Support during urgent problems:** one owner describes emergency treatment after acorn ingestion and highlights the support from both vets and nurses. - **Preventive-care plan and reminders:** one review details a monthly care plan that includes annual vaccinations plus monthly flea/tick treatment, with reminders to book. - **Service experience:** comments mention on-time appointments and friendly, helpful reception staff. - **Cost note:** one reviewer describes the visit as “expensive for 10 minutes service,” alongside otherwise positive feedback.

## Summary 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**. ## Services - **Preventative and routine care** - Annual health checks mentioned. - Nail trimming mentioned (paw/nail cut). - Vaccinations/injections mentioned (“second round of injections”). - **Illness and urgent appointments** - Same-day appointment availability is mentioned by owners, including being “fitted straight in” for an acute episode. - Treatment/support for an injured cat is referenced (details not specified). - A case of **aspiration pneumonia** is mentioned, with ongoing veterinary care noted. - **Ongoing/chronic care** - **Cartrophen injections** are mentioned as a regular treatment for one dog. - **Surgery** - One reviewer says they were bringing their cat in for an operation (procedure not specified). - **Cat-friendly handling** - A reviewer reports being told the practice has a **“calm cat corner”** for anxious cats. - **Out-of-hours** - The website states that **out-of-hours contact information is available for urgent veterinary treatment**. - **Training** - Listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (from the structured clinic data). ## Pricing - The website mentions a **Lifetime Care Club** that offers members **free consults** with vets and nurses (no price stated). - One reviewer comments the service was good but **“possibly a bit expensive”** (no figures given). ## People - **George (vet)**: Mentioned for a “thorough, reassuring examination” during an urgent visit for a terrier that had gone wobbly. - **Tom (vet)**: Credited with care during a dog’s **aspiration pneumonia** episode. - **James (vet)**: Mentioned in connection with regular **Cartrophen** appointments. - **Sylvia**: Praised for handling a dog’s vaccination visit—making a fuss of the dog and helping her stay calm (“not frightened at all”). - **Reception team**: Specifically described as “brilliant” during an urgent call/visit coordination. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 733 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Same-day access and responsiveness**: owners describe being fitted in quickly for urgent concerns and being offered immediate appointments (including a home-visit option). - **Clear explanations and reassurance**: reviewers mention staff taking time to answer questions and explain things, including supportive phone guidance for a worried owner. - **Handling that reduces pet stress**: treats/cuddles are mentioned, and one reviewer reports a “calm cat corner” for anxious cats. - **No sense of being pushed into extras**: one owner explicitly contrasts Cedar Vets with fears of being “pushed… about all sorts,” saying that wasn’t their experience. - **Facilities experience noted**: comments include large waiting rooms and that consult rooms felt “not overpowering” for pets. - **Cost can be a concern**: at least one reviewer flags it as “possibly a bit expensive,” despite being happy with the service.