Specialist Vets in Petersfield

## Summary St Peter’s Vets Ltd describes itself as a long-established small animal practice (over 60 years) with in-house diagnostics (on-site lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and more advanced procedures such as endoscopy and laparoscopic (“key-hole”) surgery. The website also states it provides a full 24‑hour emergency service 365 days a year, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Across the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - being seen quickly and helped “straight away or as quick as possible” when they need something - calm, patient handling for nervous dogs, without rushing the appointment - vets giving treatment options (rather than a single “this is what we’re doing” plan) - support around difficult end-of-life situations, and then ongoing care for new pets ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, the practice offers or is referenced as providing: - Small animal care (website), with owners mentioning dogs and cats, plus rabbits, guinea pigs and a budgie in long-term client feedback - Vaccinations (example: puppy vaccinations described as thorough and patient) - Digital X‑ray - Ultrasound - Endoscopy - Laparoscopic / key-hole surgery - On-site laboratory testing - 24-hour emergency care, stated as available 365 days a year (website) - In-patient facilities including air-conditioned kennels and separate cat and dog kennels (website) - Veterinary nurse training facility (as listed in the clinic data) ## People - **Yasmine (vet)** is specifically named for a puppy vaccination visit; the owner described her as *patient* and *very thorough*. - **Laura (vet)** is mentioned by name (the reviewer was not completely certain) for giving “fantastic advice” during an appointment. - Other reviews repeatedly describe vets and staff as calm with nervous dogs, willing to answer extra questions (including in the waiting room), and “attentive” when a client couldn’t see their usual vet. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 462 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Long-term loyalty is a recurring theme (multiple owners mention staying with the practice for ~40 years). - Handling of anxious/nervous dogs is frequently praised (calm approach; not rushed). - Owners mention practical responsiveness (help “straight away” or as quickly as possible). - Decision-making is described as collaborative, with vets “always giv[ing] options for treatment.” - Several reviews highlight compassionate support during end-of-life care, followed by trusted care for new pets.

## Summary The Canine Fitness Centre is set up primarily for canine physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, with facilities that include a hydrotherapy pool and an underwater treadmill, plus an onsite vet. Across the latest reviews, owners describe a structured process (a thorough initial assessment followed by a treatment plan) and practical rehab support such as tailored home exercise plans. Several reviews give mobility-focused outcomes—for example, a dog that had been limping badly later returning to longer walks, and arthritis cases improving gait and comfort after aquatic treadmill sessions. Owners also mention the team taking time to build confidence in the water for nervous dogs. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Physiotherapy** (mobility and strength work; rehabilitation support) - **Hydrotherapy**, including use of a **hydrotherapy pool** - **Underwater treadmill** sessions (mentioned in arthritis/mobility improvement contexts) - **Osteoarthritis/arthritis support** (aimed at comfort, gait, and quality of life) - **Post-operative care** (listed on the website) - **Preventative care / early intervention** (one owner describes ongoing attendance for prevention and strengthening) - **Performance clinics** (listed on the website) - **Behavioural support**, **nutritional support**, and **chiropractic care** (listed on the website) - The website also lists **feline care**, while the site summary elsewhere indicates dogs; this is not clarified in the provided sources. ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews include: - **Leanne** and **Tom**: credited with guiding a dog’s treatment so it was “the right sort of treatment for his condition,” and providing ongoing support throughout. - **Jenna**: repeatedly mentioned for patience with an “energetic” dog during recovery work. - **Hannah**: mentioned in multiple reviews for handling older dogs with arthritis/mobility issues at their pace during treadmill/hydro sessions; one owner also notes a personal touch (a birthday card and toy). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 47 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Mobility and pain-relief outcomes are frequently cited**, including improved walking distance after earlier limping, and smoother/less painful gait in arthritis cases following underwater treadmill work. - **Owners describe a clear rehab pathway**, including thorough assessments and treatment plans, plus **home exercise programmes** (in one case, adapted to the owner’s own health limitations). - **Handling and pacing are recurring specifics**: staff help nervous dogs get comfortable in the pool and work “at his pace” during sessions. - **Support through complex or end-of-life situations** is mentioned, including continued comfort-focused care when multiple conditions limited what could be achieved.

## Summary Petersfield Integrated Vets is an **independent** veterinary practice (established **2015**) focused on **integrated veterinary medicine**—combining conventional care with **acupuncture** and **laser-based therapies**. Reviews consistently describe longer, calmer consultations and a strong emphasis on reducing pet stress: one owner notes **standard appointments are 20 minutes** (compared with 10 minutes elsewhere), and multiple reviews mention pets being **given time to settle** rather than being rushed or pressured. Owners also describe the clinic being used for **chronic pain/mobility cases** (e.g., arthritis, back pain) and for **support alongside conventional treatment**, including a second-opinion scenario where surgery was avoided after a change in management. Concrete examples from reviews include: **twice-weekly acupuncture and laser therapy for feline arthritis**, **laser acupuncture** used for an older dog with a complicated dental/nasal infection scenario, and a “full MoT” visit that included a **calm blood test** with treats and handling that kept dogs relaxed. ## Services Services mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include: - **Acupuncture** - Used in reviews for chronic arthritis (cats) and back pain (dogs) - **Laser services / laser therapy** - Used alongside acupuncture in arthritis management - **Laser acupuncture** (as described by an owner) - **Blood testing** (mentioned as “calm, no fuss blood test” during a check-up) - **Second opinions / non-surgical management discussions** (one owner sought an opinion when another vet recommended surgery for bladder stones; management included diet change and acupuncture) ## People - **Mar** (vet; role inferred from multiple reviews where pets “see Mar”) - Owners describe Mar taking time to help pets feel at ease and using acupuncture/laser approaches for mobility and pain problems (arthritis, back issues). - Mentioned in a second-opinion case involving bladder stones, where the owner reports improvement over several months with diet changes and acupuncture. - **Dr Alonso** (vet) - Named by an owner as part of the first-visit experience that felt relaxed and supportive of a holistic approach. - **Sharon** (receptionist) - Mentioned for practical help when a client got lost—coming out to find them—and for a friendly welcome. - **Veterinary nurse** (unnamed in one review) - Mentioned as part of a welcoming first visit. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 52 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Pets being kept calm: owners repeatedly mention staff **giving pets time to settle**, using treats/cuddles, and avoiding a rushed feel. - Integrated pain and mobility care: reports of improvement with **acupuncture and laser therapy** for **arthritis** and **back pain**, including a cat attending **twice-weekly** sessions. - Longer appointment structure: one owner highlights **20-minute standard appointments**. - Owners seeking alternatives: one review describes getting a **second opinion** when surgery for bladder stones was suggested elsewhere; the owner reports stones **dissolved over ~3 months** after diet changes plus regular acupuncture. - Some reviews describe marked improvement after an initial visit, including a case where an older dog received **laser acupuncture** during an appointment for complex symptoms linked to infection.

## Summary Archway Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic established in 1991. The website describes a broad first-opinion setup (consultations, surgery, dentistry, imaging and in-house lab work), with additional listed interests in cardiology and ophthalmology, plus Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status and RCVS recognitions (RCVS General Practice; RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers most often describe thorough case-handling rather than quick “in-and-out” appointments—for example, vets “researching or doing extra work” to improve outcomes, frequent nurse-led bandage changes (3 times a week) for a long-running wound, and an eye-tumour surgery reported as completed within 4 days of referral. One recent rating is 1-star with no written detail provided, which contrasts with many detailed 5-star accounts. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the written reviews available: - Consultations and routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, six‑month health checks) - Nurse clinics, including blood pressure checks, grooming/nail clipping, and anal sac expression - Dentistry - Surgery (examples in reviews include eye surgery for an eye tumour; website lists neutering and surgery more generally) - Diagnostic tests and imaging (website lists ultrasound and X‑rays; a review mentions a pre‑op scan that identified later‑stage cancer) - Ophthalmology (listed specialty; review describes tumour in an eye leading to surgery and adjustment to one eye) - Ongoing long-term condition management (review mentions Addison’s disease managed with monthly injections and blood tests every 6 months) - Home visits (listed on website) - Pet travel documentation (listed on website) Emergency care: - The website states emergency support is available during normal opening hours. - Out‑of‑hours support is provided by MiNightVet (as listed on the clinic website). Species treated (website): - Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets Facilities (website): - In-house lab work, ultrasound, X‑rays - On-site parking and disabled access ## People Named in the latest written reviews: - **Caroline (vet)** — thanked for treating a dog’s sting-related allergic reaction, with the owner reporting the dog was “safe” and feeling much better afterwards. - **Kim** — mentioned in a referral case for a cat with an eye tumour; the owner says Kim helped them through a difficult decision and that surgery happened within 4 days with a successful outcome. - **Linda (admin/reception)** — singled out positively in a long-term case involving frequent visits and bandage changes; the reviewer highlights supportive handling by admin staff alongside clinical care. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 92 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Detailed accounts of follow-through on complicated or unfamiliar problems: supportive care for a dog with Leishmania, and a long-running wound that needed bandage changes **three times a week**, later linked to cancer found on a pre‑op scan. - Surgery experiences are described with concrete timelines/outcomes: one owner reports eye surgery for a tumour was performed **within 4 days** and was successful. - Some owners emphasise how staff respond in urgent situations (example: allergic reaction after a sting). - A small amount of negative feedback is present (a recent **1‑star** rating with no written explanation), which conflicts with the many strongly positive written reports.

## Summary Green Door Vets presents itself as an **independent, family-run veterinary practice** (“doing things differently”), with the website emphasising **traditional values alongside modern technology** and “excellent care at a fair price.” Reviews suggest the practice is geared toward **day-to-day primary care** and supporting owners through practical situations—examples include a **same-day appointment offered for a suspected UTI** and **hands-on help with a litter of seven Labrador puppies** (including both a visit and in-clinic support). Multiple reviewers also single out the team’s ability to **handle nervous dogs calmly**, but one recent 1‑star review alleges significant problems obtaining **upfront dental pricing**, describing “hidden price lists” and repeated unsuccessful requests over ~2 months. ## Services - **Species treated (from the website):** dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, birds. - **Same-day appointment mentioned in reviews:** offered when an owner called with a **UTI query**. - **Dog “mandatory treatments”** mentioned by a traveller passing through (the specific treatment isn’t named in the review). - **Breeding/litter support:** care and advice for a **litter of 7 Labrador puppies**, including a **visit** and bringing the puppies in for support. - **Dentistry referenced (pricing dispute):** a cat owner asked for a **dental price list**, discussing **scale and polish** and pricing for further work “if needed” (exact treatments beyond this aren’t specified). ## People - **Amy (vet):** repeatedly mentioned for working effectively with **nervous dogs** (one owner says their whippet is “much less stressed” than at other practices; another cites rapport with a “nervous rescue dog”). Several reviewers say they **trust her judgement** and describe her as **thorough and professional** in a consultation. - **Debbie (receptionist):** praised for being **helpful** and making a “fuss” of a dog during a visit. - **Nurses and admin team:** credited (in one review) with providing **support and advice** and being “fantastic” while helping with a large litter. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 12 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access when needed:** one owner reports being able to **register and be seen the same day** after calling with a UTI concern. - **Handling anxious pets:** multiple owners mention Amy’s **rapport with nervous dogs** and reduced stress during visits. - **Support and guidance beyond a single appointment:** practical help and advice reported for a **litter of seven puppies**, involving both a visit and clinic support. - **Pricing transparency is disputed:** one recent reviewer alleges they could not get a **dental price list** despite repeated requests and felt pricing was only discussed after a **scale and polish**; other reviewers describe the practice as **more affordable than a previous vet** without giving figures.