Farm Vets in Eastleigh

## Summary 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. ## Services - Veterinary consultations. - Preventive care: - Dog and cat vaccinations. - Parasite control for dogs and cats. - Neutering. - Identification services for dogs and cats. - Diet/nutrition support for dogs and cats. - Grooming services. - Puppy Pre School. - Food and pet supplies. - Pet insurance support and claims help. - 24-hour emergency service on site (also described by reviewers as 24/7 on-call coverage). - Species mentioned across sources: - Cats, dogs, rabbits (listed by the practice). - Equine care (referenced repeatedly in reviews). - An injured wild bird was accepted for care in one review (a woodpecker). ## People - **Heidi (vet)**: mentioned in multiple reviews in the context of end-of-life care for dogs; one owner describes being treated with compassion and notes receiving a card and paw prints afterward. - **Charlotte**: described as helpful and kind on the phone for equine clients. - **Gemma**: credited by an equine owner with persevering through a difficult case and getting a mare “sound and comfortable” after injuries. - **Reception team**: several reviews mention quick assistance and a welcoming manner. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 254 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - End-of-life support is a recurring theme (compassion during euthanasia; a follow-up card and paw prints sent afterward; owners describing feeling supported through difficult decisions). - Owners mention coverage for both domestic pets and equine work, including handling challenging equine injuries and rehabilitation. - A monthly plan is referenced as including “essentials” and 24/7 on-call access; an equine plan is described as reducing the financial stress of call-outs for assessment. - Practical helpfulness is highlighted in specific situations (e.g., the practice taking in an injured woodpecker “without hesitation”).