Downland Veterinary Group

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 highlights quick access for urgent problems, clear communication around treatment, and a calm, kind approach with nervous pets.

Services

• •Urgent and same-day care: Recent customers describe being offered a same-day appointment after a puppy’s accident and a short-notice consultation for a dog with sudden digestive symptoms.
• •Surgery and follow-up communication: Reviews mention an operation for an injured puppy, with staff praised for explaining things clearly before and after the procedure.
• •Ongoing medical support: Repeat visits for a cat’s ongoing health issues are mentioned, suggesting support for longer-running conditions as well as one-off appointments.
• •Care for anxious pets: Several owners say staff handle nervous cats and dogs gently and help put them at ease during visits.
• •Exotic pet care: One recent review thanks the team for caring for a bearded dragon.
• •Emergency veterinary services: Emergency care is listed among the clinic’s services.
• •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, informative and gentle, including clear explanations around surgery and a calm approach with nervous pets.

Reviews

Downland Veterinary Group has a 4.7/5 Google rating from 482 reviews, indicating a large volume of customer feedback.

• •Fast help when needed: Recent reviewers mention same-day or very short-notice appointments for urgent concerns, including an accident and sudden illness.
• •Kind, reassuring handling: Owners repeatedly describe staff as gentle with nervous animals and thoughtful in stressful situations, including helping a bearded dragon avoid a walk through reception and putting anxious pets at ease.
• •Good communication and customer care: Reviews highlight clear explanations from the vet team and friendly, supportive reception staff.
• •Cost comes up occasionally: While most recent comments are very positive about service, a small number mention the practice being expensive or “not cheap.”