Dog & Cat Vets in Gosport

## Summary Gosport Vets4Pets Ltd operates under the Vets4Pets brand and is listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Reviews describe a clinic that sees a mix of routine care and more serious cases: owners mention **puppy vaccinations/boosters**, **same-day help for repeated vomiting**, **euthanasia**, and surgeries including **tail treatment after a carbuncle** and an **eye removal**. Decision-relevant signals from recent reviews are split: many owners describe calm, low-stress visits (treats during injections; pets “completely at ease”), while a small number report serious service issues (including a complaint about vaccination timing/records and a separate complaint about a lost memorial paw print after euthanasia). ## Services - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in clinic data). - **Vaccinations**: first vaccination and second booster are specifically mentioned by owners. - **Urgent/same-day assessment and treatment**: one owner reports being seen last minute after a dog vomited multiple times, with options explained and treatment given. - **Surgery/procedures mentioned by owners**: - Treatment for a **carbuncle on a tail** leading to loss of much of the tail. - **Eye removal** (previous procedure for the same pet). - **End-of-life care (euthanasia)**: one owner describes bringing a dog to be put to sleep; the clinic offered a **paw-print keepsake** to be posted (though the owner reports it never arrived due to insufficient postage). - **Communication with another vet**: one review states the team **communicated with the owner’s usual vet** after an urgent visit. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 579 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Low-stress handling is repeatedly mentioned**, especially for nervous or young dogs: treats during injections; a puppy “didn’t even notice it happen”; another owner says their dog had “no fear or anxiety” about visits. - **Clear explanations and choice of next steps**: one urgent-care review highlights being talked through options before treatment. - **Complex/ongoing care is referenced** (regular visits for multiple health needs; significant procedures like tail injury treatment and eye removal), with owners describing pets remaining calm at the clinic. - **Cost/upselling concerns**: one reviewer explicitly says the practice “don’t rip you off.” - **Serious negative reports exist and conflict with the positive service experiences**: - One reviewer alleges incorrect vaccination timing/validity and very poor handling of a request for information (including a Subject Access Request) and disability discrimination. - Another reviewer describes a **lost paw-print memorial** after euthanasia due to postage issues and found the response unacceptable.

## Summary 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.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **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.

## Summary Neighbourhood Vet is a veterinary practice that (based on client accounts) spends time on nervous or reactive dogs and is willing to problem-solve without automatically insisting on an in-person appointment. Reviews describe repeated “confidence-building” visits with treats and time to explore the consult room ahead of a planned castration, phone advice given instead of booking a consultation “just because,” and thoughtful, “dignified” support when it was time to say goodbye to a pet. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. ## Services - **Support for nervous/anxious dogs:** owners describe multiple short visits over several weeks to help a dog get comfortable with the team and surroundings, including treats and letting the dog explore the room before appointments. - **Telephone advice:** reviews mention calling for advice and being helped without being told to come in automatically for a consultation. - **Neutering/castration:** specifically mentioned for a dog who had preparatory visits before being booked in. - **End-of-life care:** owners describe a thoughtful, “dignified” euthanasia experience, with the team accommodating a dog’s temperament. - **Cremation arrangements:** one review mentions cremation support following a pet’s death (no pricing details provided). - **Veterinary nurse training facility:** listed in the clinic’s structured data. ## People - **Hayley and Tiff** (roles not stated): mentioned for helping a nervous/anxious dog build trust through repeated visits, using treats and allowing the dog to inspect the consult room until he was comfortable enough for his castration. - **Reception/administrative team** (not named): described as welcoming and helpful, and specifically appreciated alongside vets and nurses in longer-term care situations. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 64 reviews.** The latest reviews available to us are uniformly positive and focus on how the team handles anxious pets and difficult decisions. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Extra time for nervous dogs:** repeated acclimation visits, treats, and letting pets explore the room to reduce fear before procedures. - **Practical guidance without upselling visits:** some owners say they received helpful phone advice rather than being told to come in for a paid consultation. - **End-of-life care done thoughtfully:** mention of a “dignified” goodbye and staff accommodating a pet’s temperament. - **Whole-team experience:** positive mentions include vets, nurses, and reception staff, with multiple reviews praising consistent support over many visits/years.