Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists LLP

- Owners frequently praise the clinic’s communication, describing detailed explanations, regular updates during treatment, and staff making sure different family members were kept informed by phone or email. - Recent reviews highlight serious referral cases being handled with specialist and inpatient care, including MRI-led neurology work, spinal surgery, ICU seizure management, urgent pacemaker treatment, severe fracture repair, and parvovirus care. - The tone of feedback is consistently warm about the team, with repeated mentions of empathy, kindness and professionalism, as well as positive comments on the hospital being clean, tidy and calm.

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists LLP is a multidisciplinary referral centre in Ringwood, Hampshire, and is part of IVC Evidensia. It offers specialist-led care across multiple disciplines, supported by advanced imaging and an on-site laboratory. Facilities listed include a 1.5T MRI scanner, CT scanner, ultrasound suites, radiography units and fluoroscopy units, indicating a setup for complex diagnostics and specialist procedures rather than routine first-opinion vet work. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Services

•Referral and specialist-led care: Multidisciplinary referral work across areas listed on the clinic website, including internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, soft tissue surgery and anaesthesia.
•Neurology and neurosurgery: Reviews describe neurological consultations, MRI investigations, seizure management during hospitalisation, and surgery for a spinal disc problem after MRI findings were explained by the neurologist.
•Orthopaedics: Recent feedback includes a severe leg fracture repaired in a lengthy operation using plates and screws.
•Cardiology and inpatient care: Reviews mention urgent pacemaker fitting, cardiology involvement in critical cases, ICU support, and inpatient treatment for serious illness including parvovirus.
•Diagnostic imaging and investigations: The clinic lists a 1.5T MRI scanner, CT scanner, two ultrasound suites, two radiography units, two fluoroscopy units, and an on-site laboratory.
•Rehabilitation and training: Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy are listed, alongside an animal rehabilitation team and Veterinary Nurse Training status.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Ana (neurologist): Praised for acting quickly when a cat deteriorated, arranging urgent return to the hospital and overseeing care around MRI and seizure treatment.
•Alex (neurologist): Mentioned for explaining MRI findings and treatment options clearly for a cat with a spinal disc problem, and for keeping the owner updated during recovery.
•Flo: Thanked for listening carefully, explaining concerns and helping an owner feel heard.
•Fran: Praised for advice and care.
•Henry (vet): Credited by an owner with doing everything possible to help a puppy with parvovirus recover.
•Cardiology and ICU teams: Recent reviews also specifically praise these teams for managing severe cases and keeping owners informed.

Reviews

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists has a 4.9/5 Google rating from 998 reviews.

•Owners frequently praise the clinic’s communication, describing detailed explanations, regular updates during treatment, and staff making sure different family members were kept informed by phone or email.
•Recent reviews highlight serious referral cases being handled with specialist and inpatient care, including MRI-led neurology work, spinal surgery, ICU seizure management, urgent pacemaker treatment, severe fracture repair, and parvovirus care.
•The tone of feedback is consistently warm about the team, with repeated mentions of empathy, kindness and professionalism, as well as positive comments on the hospital being clean, tidy and calm.
•Several reviews point to prompt referral handling, with examples of urgent bookings, thorough consultations, and treatment plans moving quickly once a diagnosis was made.

Reviews for Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists LLP

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 998 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Chloe James

2 months ago

This veterinary hospital is smart, clean and tidy located in the calming edges of the New Forest. All the staff I encountered were friendly, empathetic and helpful. They were understanding of the fact that I was only the pet-sitter, but didn't exclude me because of the fact. They kept the owner's son informed and were very obliging by also keeping me copied in the email communications. If you are in the unfortunate position to need a veterinary hospital, I would definitely recommend them.

Beckie Adams

I went in believing our beloved rex was on his way out and with help from cardio team and icu team who saved our baby frenchie and now will be part of the family to keep him with us for as long as he is himself and healthy.

Wendie Littlejohn

Referred by local vets to SCV. Amazing service. Took their time at consultation. Diagnosed problem and relevant medication prescribed.

Jules Steele

We took our cat Ruby for a consultation and she was booked in for an MRI. The MRI showed a disc problem on her spine. Alex (Neurologist) explained the findings of the MRI and options. We decided to go for surgery and throughout Alex kept us updated on her recovery. It's been a worrying time for us all but we feel assured that she is being well looked after.

Aengus Shanahan

Simply top class service. Grateful to all the team for their consistent and compassionate help. You all helped Senán live to see another day. Thank you! 🙏

Richard White

4 months ago

Jessica S

Where do I even start with this amazing team of people!! Our incredible and very special cat, Lord Gizmo, was taken very suddenly ill, to the extent we didn’t know if he would even survive. We were booked in with Ana (neurologist) for a consultation to investigate Gizmo’s ongoing symptoms. As a result of her findings, an MRI was booked. But during this very short time of waiting (under a week), he deteriorated and developed new symptoms. Within 24hrs after the MRI, he had suffered inflammation on his brain, numerous seizures and as such was in a very poorly state. Thanks to Ana’s quick thinking and requesting him to come ASAP to the practice, she ultimately saved his life. He had a particularly nasty seizure the first night he stayed, but because he was in their care, he was able to get the immediate help that he needed. Had he of experienced this at home, it is unlikely he would’ve survived. Gizmo had just under a week in ICU under observation and being treated by the team. Goodness knows how many times I rang and emailed them, but it was never a problem no matter of the time of day. Understandably we could barely sleep and function normally. Every time something changed whether it was his medication/treatment or his progress, they always updated me and were so proud of him. They send us photos and videos to show us the progress that he had made and how he went from strength to strength despite what he had been through. They showed nothing but empathy, kindness, understanding and were extremely informative at all times. I know they will say it’s their job, but they truly went above and beyond in so, so many ways and we will forever be grateful for saving our Lord Gizmo’s life. Previous vets wanted to give up on him and said there was no hope (didn’t even want to investigate him). Southern counties made it abundantly clear they would never give up and do everything they possibly could, even if the outcome isn’t what anyone wants, they will try everything they can. We will always be thankful for this group of wonderful, talented people. They are beyond an asset to the company and profession. Thank you to you all

Maria Wells

Professional and kind

suzanne sorrell

The vets and staff here are amazing. The treatment my dog had was first class. Animals come first here which I can't praise enough

Mary Riley

5 months ago