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The Pet Practice - Romsey

#3 Vet in Romsey, Hampshire

4.8
Independent Clinic

The Pet Practice - Romsey – Vets in Romsey

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
Top 10 Ranking
#44 in Hampshire

Clinic Overview

The Pet Practice is a fully independent, family-owned veterinary clinic founded in 2009 by vet Ben Johnson. Reviews suggest the team routinely handles ongoing preventive care (vaccinations, 6‑monthly checks), anxious pets (calming medication, “happy visits,” and letting owners sit in the waiting room to desensitise), and minor procedures such as broken claw removal. There’s also mention of a grooming station on site.

Services

  • Routine preventive care: annual inoculations/vaccinations and regular health checks (including 6‑monthly checks mentioned).
  • Support for anxious dogs: calming medication, “happy visits,” and owner-led desensitisation by spending time in the waiting room.
  • Minor procedures: broken claw removal described as done swiftly.
  • Surgery (type not specified): one owner describes post-operative reassurance/support following surgery; another alleges a problematic spay experience.
  • Dental care: dental check-ups are mentioned in reviews; one reviewer alleges concerns were dismissed over multiple visits.
  • Grooming: a grooming station on site is mentioned in a review.
  • Veterinary nurse training facility: listed in the clinic data.

People

  • Ben Johnson (vet): founder (2009) per the clinic website.
  • Bridget: praised for fast, skilled vaccine administration for an anxious dog, and for efficiently removing a broken claw.
  • Front desk/admin staff: described as friendly and helpful; one review mentions occasional waiting/running late.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 130 reviews. “”

  • Owners frequently mention friendly, welcoming staff and clear advice (e.g., “great knowledge and advice,” “welcoming and informative”).
  • Nervous/anxious pets: several concrete measures are described—calming medication, “happy visits,” and being allowed to sit in the waiting room; one owner says anxiety persisted despite these efforts.
  • Cats: one review highlights the team being “awesome with the cats,” and notes the clinic being spotless.
  • Continuity of routine care: long-term use is mentioned (e.g., 6 years including puppy classes, checks, vaccinations, and other treatments).
  • Mixed/contested experiences on clinical outcomes: one detailed 1‑star review alleges missed tick treatment advice/coverage, a difficult spay recovery with a large incision, and inadequate dental/lump management; this conflicts with other reviews reporting reassurance and support following surgery and serious illness.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

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