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Alver Veterinary Group

#2 Vet in Gosport, Hampshire

4.3
Corporate

Alver Veterinary Group – Vets in Gosport

Updated January 2026
Corporate
#2 Ranking
#2 in Gosport
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Clinic Overview

Alver Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1965 and accredited to RCVS Core Standards. The clinic is set up for both routine care and more involved cases, with on-site dental procedures plus X‑rays and ultrasound, and it also lists cardiology and internal medicine referral services.

Alver Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1965 and accredited to RCVS Core Standards. The clinic is set up for both routine care and more involved cases, with on-site dental procedures plus X‑rays and ultrasound, and it also lists cardiology and internal medicine referral services.

From the latest reviews, owners most often describe

  • Day-procedure communication and follow-up, including being kept updated during a dental operation and a vet phoning the next day to check recovery.
  • End-of-life support, with multiple accounts of compassionate handling of euthanasia and a sympathy card afterwards.
  • A clear split in experiences: alongside many very positive accounts, one detailed review describes appointment delays without updates, concerns about not engaging with video evidence, and dissatisfaction with cremation pricing and follow-up.

Services

Based on the website summary and reviews, the practice offers

  • Consultations and routine check-ups (including six‑month health checks)
  • Vaccinations
  • Neutering
  • Microchipping
  • Parasite control
  • Dentistry, including dental operations (a review specifically mentions a dog having a teeth operation with updates throughout the day)
  • Surgery
  • Diagnostic tests and imaging, including X‑rays and ultrasound
  • Nurse clinics
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Grooming & nail clipping
  • Anal sac expression
  • Home visits
  • Referral services: cardiology and internal medicine
  • Emergency care: the website says emergencies during normal hours are handled by contacting the practice for guidance; out-of-hours support is provided by MiNightVet (described as a dedicated emergency service).

Species listed on the website: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets.

Also noted in the clinic data: veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

  • One reviewer reports being quoted “a minimum of £550+” for euthanasia and private cremation.
  • Another review notes that procedure costs were explained on the day, but no figures are given.

People

Named staff mentioned in recent reviews

  • Mr Ali (vet): thanked by name after an appointment where a dog “seems so much better” the next day.
  • Vanessa: praised for “going above and beyond” at a pet’s appointment.
  • Kaylee: mentioned as the person who made an appointment.

Team-level mentions

  • Vets and veterinary nurses are repeatedly described as explaining what’s happening and being supportive during difficult situations (including end-of-life care).
  • One reviewer contrasts this with a negative experience involving a different vet and reception, citing being kept waiting ~30 minutes without an update and feeling their concerns (including breathing videos) were not addressed.

Reviews

4.3 stars from 351 reviews. - Updates during procedures + follow-up: owners describe being kept informed throughout a dental operation and receiving a next-day phone call to check progress.

  • End-of-life care: multiple reviews mention compassionate euthanasia experiences, including a calm setting and receiving a condolence card afterwards.
  • Thorough discussion in consults: one reviewer highlights detailed examinations and staff answering questions.
  • Conflicting experiences around delays, attention to concerns, and costs: one detailed account reports long waiting without explanation, dissatisfaction with how concerns (including videos) were handled, and frustration about a £550+ quote for euthanasia/private cremation plus lack of follow-up after their pet’s death.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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