Forest Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Fordingbridge
Clinic Overview
- Owners frequently describe the team as kind, friendly, helpful and genuinely caring toward pets. - Communication during appointments stands out, with comments that staff take their time and go through everything clearly. - Reviews mention practical help in real situations, including urgent support after raisin ingestion and supplying Pro-Kolin with advice on Calmex for travel stress.
Services
- •General companion-animal care, including routine health checks such as annual check-ups.
- •Urgent and acute care, with recent owner examples including treatment after raisin ingestion and support for a stress-related stomach upset while away on holiday.
- •Medication, diet and supplement support, including supply of Pro-Kolin and advice on calming support such as Calmex where appropriate.
- •Referrals when needed, with one owner specifically praising a swift referral for their dog.
- •Online ordering for pet food and medication.
- •Out-of-hours emergency cover through VetsNow.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Recent feedback on cost is positive, with owners describing pricing as very reasonable, praising the practice as focused on care rather than money, and mentioning advice that included a simple, low-cost calming product.
People
- •Bea — praised by a new client for taking time with their cat and giving excellent advice with compassion and care.
- •Lizanne (vet) — warmly praised for her manner at an annual check-up, with one owner saying she is “such a lovely vet” with a wonderful bedside manner.
- •Reception, nurses and vets — reviews repeatedly thank the wider team for being friendly, helpful and compassionate, including in urgent cases.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 116 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive, with strong praise for both the clinical team and front-of-house staff.
- •Owners frequently describe the team as kind, friendly, helpful and genuinely caring toward pets.
- •Communication during appointments stands out, with comments that staff take their time and go through everything clearly.
- •Reviews mention practical help in real situations, including urgent support after raisin ingestion and supplying Pro-Kolin with advice on Calmex for travel stress.
- •Longer-term trust also comes through, with one family saying they have used the practice for more than 20 years, alongside praise for good appointment availability and a swift referral when needed.
