Downland Veterinary Group – Vets in Emsworth
Clinic Overview
Downland Veterinary Group in Emsworth is part of IVC Evidensia and, according to its website, has been operating since 1946. It is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick access for urgent problems, clear communication around treatment, and a calm, kind approach with nervous pets.
Services
- •Urgent, same-day and emergency care: The clinic offers emergency veterinary services, and recent reviews describe dogs being seen at very short notice for sudden illness or injury.
- •Routine and ongoing care: Reviews mention routine appointments as well as repeat visits for longer-running health issues, suggesting support for both everyday care and ongoing medical needs.
- •Surgery and follow-up communication: Recent customers describe an operation for an injured puppy, with the team praised for explaining things clearly before and after the procedure.
- •Care for anxious or nervous pets: Several owners say staff are gentle and reassuring with worried cats and dogs, helping pets feel more comfortable during visits.
- •Exotic pet care: One recent review specifically thanks the team for caring for a bearded dragon.
- •Training role: The practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Reception team: Becky, Bridgett and Nicola are praised for being knowledgeable, patient, reassuring and compassionate, particularly during repeat visits for a cat with ongoing issues.
- •Veterinary team: Recent reviews describe the vets and wider clinical team as kind, professional and informative, including clear explanations around treatment and surgery and a gentle manner with nervous pets.
Reviews
Downland Veterinary Group has a 4.7/5 Google rating from 523 reviews, giving it a large review base.
- •Friendly, reassuring service is a consistent theme, with many reviewers describing the whole team as welcoming, helpful and professional.
- •Fast access when pets are unwell comes up repeatedly, including short-notice appointments for sudden digestive problems, injuries and other urgent concerns.
- •Gentle handling and clear explanations are frequently praised, especially by owners of nervous pets and those dealing with stressful situations.
- •Pricing is mentioned occasionally: most recent feedback is very positive about care and service, though a small number of reviewers say the clinic is expensive or “not cheap.”

