Dog & Cat Vets in Freshwater

## Summary The Carisbrooke Vets is a multi-branch practice (with a smaller site used for quick visits and a more equipped main site) offering care for small animals, exotics, and farm animals. The website states they provide 24/7 in-house emergency and out-of-hours cover, and that they’ve been operating since the 1960s. Recent reviews repeatedly mention on-time appointments, clear explanations of treatment options, and vets handling nervous pets confidently (e.g., one cat owner noted their pet stayed calm because the vet was confident and clear, and another review highlights reassurance for worried owners). A minority of reviewers flag cost as a concern, while still describing the care and communication as well explained. ## Services - **Small animal care** (website). - **Exotic animal care** (website). - **Farm animal care** (website). - **24/7 in-house emergency and out-of-hours provision** (website). - Reviews reference: - **Prescriptions** and advice around them (“helpful advice on prescriptions”). - **Preventive treatment/vaccination-style visits** (one owner notes a pet had “no adverse reactions” and was “good for another year” after a thorough, gentle appointment). ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.7 stars from 9 reviews. **The basis:** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Clear explanations and shared decision-making:** owners mention being well informed about choices and having treatments clearly described. - **Calm, confident handling of pets:** one cat owner said the vet’s confidence reduced anxiety for both pet and owner; another describes the vet as thorough and gentle. - **Appointments running to time:** one review specifically notes the appointment time was adhered to. - **Convenience of a smaller branch plus access to a more equipped main site:** mentioned as useful for quick visits. - **Cost concerns:** a couple of reviews describe the practice as “high cost,” despite otherwise positive comments about communication and care.