Specialist Vets in Liphook

## Summary Small World Vet Centre describes itself as an **independent** veterinary practice with an emphasis on **environmentally friendly** and **individually tailored** care for pets and wildlife. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears particularly set up for owners who need support beyond standard cat-and-dog care—multiple clients mention treatment for **guinea pigs, rats, and birds (including a parrot)**, alongside routine work for cats and dogs. Concrete specifics owners repeatedly mention include **thorough checks** during appointments, vets and nurses **explaining what they’re doing and keeping owners informed**, and **support over time for ongoing health issues**. A wellness plan is referenced in reviews as offering **unlimited access to a vet nurse and a vet** (no price details stated). ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, services mentioned include: - **Veterinary consultations** - **Routine preventative care** such as **check-ups and vaccinations** (cats and puppies mentioned) - **Exotic pet care**, with species explicitly referenced including: - **Birds** (including a **parrot**) - **Small mammals** (reviews mention **guinea pigs** and **rats**) - The website also lists **lizards, tortoises, and snakes** - **Wildlife care** (mentioned on the website) - **Ongoing case management** for chronic/continuing issues (a cat with ongoing health problems is mentioned) - **End-of-life/final care** (specifically mentioned for cats) Emergency/out-of-hours: the website states that **out-of-hours emergency care is provided by St Peter’s Vets**. ## People Names mentioned in the latest reviews: - **Phil** (vet; role not explicitly stated but discussed as a primary clinician): owners describe him as **knowledgeable**, including with **birds**, and say he provides **reassuring advice** and **thorough checks**. - **Beth / Dr Beth**: described as **caring and professional**, with owners highlighting **gentle care** during difficult visits and clear advice. - **Martine** (front desk/reception role implied by “greeted”): mentioned for a **friendly welcome**. - **Agata**: repeatedly described as **very knowledgeable** with **rats**, taking time to **explain options**, referencing **latest research**, and considering owners’ concerns about pets’ emotional needs. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 323 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough, explanatory appointments:** owners mention detailed checks and being kept informed about what’s being done, including during guinea pig care. - **Strong exotic/small animal coverage in real-world cases:** reviews specifically cite good experiences with **rats**, a **guinea pig**, and a **parrot**, with comments about clinician knowledge being a differentiator. - **Support across life stages:** routine puppy questions, vaccinations, ongoing health issues for a cat, and sensitive **final care** for cats are all mentioned. - **Welcoming environment and cleanliness:** one review notes being made to feel welcome and that reception/consulting areas were **clean and tidy**. - **Wellness plan value (as perceived by owners):** one reviewer says the wellness plans “appear to be value for money” and include **unlimited access to a vet nurse and a vet** (no further terms or costs provided).

## Summary Equine hospital providing emergency care and inpatient treatment, with an on-site veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe horses being admitted as emergencies (including severe lameness) and staying in hospital with regular updates—one owner specifically mentions “honest” daily updates, and another says the team sent videos during the horse’s stay to keep them involved step-by-step. Reviews also show a mismatch in experiences around end-of-life care: one owner reports an hour’s delay and an abrupt manner during a planned euthanasia visit. ## Services - **Emergency equine care** (described by owners bringing horses in as emergencies). - **Inpatient/hospital care** (owners describe horses staying in hospital and receiving daily updates). - **Lameness assessment/care** (a horse admitted “very badly lame,” with ongoing communication and progress updates). - **Euthanasia** (one review describes a vet attending to put a horse to sleep). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (explicitly listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Russel Parker** (named by an owner during an emergency admission): praised for support during the horse’s hospital stay and for “honest” daily updates. - **Rosie** and **Lauren** (named alongside Russel Parker): thanked as part of the team looking after a horse during an emergency stay. - **Pete Gallon** (spelling as written by the reviewer): described by a long-term client as consistently professional and reassuring. - **Ricardo**: one owner reports he arrived about an hour late for a pre-booked euthanasia appointment and came across as abrupt on arrival; the owner felt this lacked empathy given the situation. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 61 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Emergency admissions and inpatient care:** owners describe being looked after immediately on arrival and supported through a horse’s stay. - **Communication during hospitalisation:** mentions of daily updates described as “honest,” and videos shared to keep owners involved in progress. - **Facilities:** multiple reviews explicitly describe “top class” or “unrivalled” facilities. - **End-of-life care experience is mixed:** one review raises concerns about punctuality and manner during a euthanasia visit, contrasting with other reviews praising reassurance and support.

## Summary Woodland Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice that, according to its website, has been caring for pets for over 25 years and sees dogs, cats, and small furries. Recent reviews describe routine care such as anal gland check-ups, and multiple owners mention staff taking time to handle anxious or touch-sensitive cats calmly and patiently. The clinic also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan on its website, stating that consultations are included as part of that plan. ## Services - Care for **dogs, cats, and small furries** (website). - **Anal gland check-ups** for dogs are specifically mentioned by an owner (reviews). - **Examinations for cats**, including older or touch-averse cats, with owners noting calm handling during the exam (reviews). - **Pet Health Club® Plus plan** is promoted; the website states **consultations are included** as part of the plan (website). ## People - A “**calm and pleasant doctor**” is mentioned by one owner, who said their older cat (who doesn’t like being touched) tolerated the examination without hissing or scratching (review). - Multiple reviews focus on the **front-of-house and clinical team’s handling of nervous pets**, including making a “big fuss” of a dog on arrival and being “kind and patient” with an anxious cat; one owner also notes the team being accommodating when appointments need to be swapped (reviews). ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 68 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly mention a **friendly welcome** for both pets and people, including staff making a fuss of dogs when they enter the waiting room. - **Handling of anxious cats** comes up more than once: patience, calm examinations, and accommodating appointment changes when needed. - One reviewer mentions **price being within budget**, but no specific fees are provided.