Forest Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Fordingbridge
Clinic Overview
- Owners repeatedly mention a kind, friendly and compassionate team, often saying staff seem to genuinely care about animals. - Communication during appointments stands out, including comments that the team “go through everything with you.” - Reviews include examples of practical help in real situations, such as supplying Pro-Kolin, suggesting Calmex for car stress, and seeing a dog after raisin ingestion. - Longer-term trust also comes through, with one family saying they have used the practice for 20+ years, alongside praise for great appointment availability and a swift referral when needed.
Forest Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited companion-animal practice in Fordingbridge that has been providing pet healthcare for over 20 years, with no corporate group affiliation stated. The clinic also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners commonly describe practical, compassionate care for both routine appointments and urgent situations, with clear explanations and good appointment availability. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by VetsNow.
Services
- •Companion-animal care for pets’ general healthcare needs, including routine health checks such as annual check-ups.
- •Urgent and acute care, with recent examples including help for a dog after eating raisins and support for a stress-related stomach upset while the owner was away on holiday.
- •Medication, diet and supplement support, including supply of products such as 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 reviews also lean positive on value, with one owner describing the practice as focused on care rather than money and another mentioning being advised to try a simple, cheap calming product.
People
- •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 — recent feedback highlights the wider team as friendly, helpful and compassionate, with specific thanks for coordinated care in an urgent case.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 114 reviews. Recent written feedback is very positive, with recurring praise for both the clinical team and front-of-house staff.
- •Owners repeatedly mention a kind, friendly and compassionate team, often saying staff seem to genuinely care about animals.
- •Communication during appointments stands out, including comments that the team “go through everything with you.”
- •Reviews include examples of practical help in real situations, such as supplying Pro-Kolin, suggesting Calmex for car stress, and seeing a dog after raisin ingestion.
- •Longer-term trust also comes through, with one family saying they have used the practice for 20+ years, alongside praise for great appointment availability and a swift referral when needed.
