Chandlers Ford Veterinary Surgery

Services

• •General veterinary care and ongoing health management: Reviews mention support with arthritis and other longer-term health issues, including pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment, as well as care for cats, kittens and dogs over many years.
• •Urgent and short-notice appointments: One recent reviewer says their unwell dog was seen quickly while they were away on holiday.
• •End-of-life care and euthanasia support: Several owners describe the team as understanding and compassionate, saying they were given time to say goodbye and that pets were cared for gently and professionally.
• •New pet support: Feedback mentions helpful phone guidance for owners who had just rehomed kittens, along with ongoing advice and support.
• •Puppy parties / puppy social sessions: These are described as gently controlled sessions, timed to fit around vaccinations, with practical Q&A support for new owners.
• •Preventive care support: Reviews mention a monthly pet plan that owners found useful and good value.
• •Veterinary nurse training facility: Listed in the clinic information.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews are generally positive on value, with one owner describing prices as reasonable and another saying the monthly pet plan is great value.

People

• •Joe Gosling (vet): Praised for helping guide an owner through arthritis management and other health issues.
• •Sophie (vet): Mentioned warmly in both older and recent reviews for support, advice and compassionate care.
• •Louise (vet): Specifically thanked for calm, caring end-of-life support.
• •Charlotte and Ryan: Positively reviewed as knowledgeable, encouraging hosts of the clinic’s puppy parties.
• •Reviews also regularly praise the wider team for being friendly, patient and supportive.

Reviews

Google shows a 4.6/5 rating from 340 reviews. Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with a couple of serious complaints.

• •Many owners describe the team as kind, professional and compassionate, especially during stressful or emotional situations.
• •Recent positive reviews mention good support for cats, kittens and nervous pets, plus clear advice and patient handling.
• •Several reviews highlight strong end-of-life care, with staff praised for sensitivity, time given to families, and calm support.
• •Negative feedback is limited but notable: one reviewer describes being unable to get emergency help, and another raises concerns about euthanasia being discussed in a behaviour case without enough alternatives being explored.