Alver Veterinary Group

Alver Veterinary Group is a long-established small-animal practice (established 1965) with multiple branches, and is set up for both routine care (vaccinations, neutering, nurse clinics) and more advanced work including diagnostic imaging (X‑ray/ultrasound), an in-house lab, and referral services in cardiology and internal medicine. The practice states it meets RCVS Core Standards and is a veterinary nurse training facility.

From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe supportive handling in difficult situations (including euthanasia), and being seen quickly for urgent problems. Practical touches mentioned include appointment reminders and clear explanations where owners can ask questions.

Services

Services and capabilities described on the website include

• •General consultations and six-month health checks
• •Vaccinations, parasite control, and microchipping
• •Neutering and other surgery
• •Dentistry
• •Diagnostics: diagnostic tests and imaging, including X‑ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory
• •Nurse clinics, including
• •Blood pressure checks
• •Grooming & nail clipping
• •Anal sac expression
• •Home visits
• •Species treated: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets
• •Referral services (as stated on the website): cardiology referral service; internal medicine referral service

Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website)

• •Emergency support is available during normal opening hours by contacting the practice.
• •Out-of-hours emergency care is provided by MiNightVet Southampton.

People

• •Amy (vet, name inferred from a review): Mentioned in a review describing euthanasia for a geriatric cat; the owner says she explained what would happen, reassured them it would be quick and painless, and was empathetic throughout.
• •Across the wider team (vets, nurses, reception), reviews repeatedly mention
• •Being seen quickly when pets needed urgent attention.
• •Clear explanations and willingness to answer questions (“no question is a silly question”).
• •Efforts to keep pets as stress-free as possible during appointments.

Reviews

4.5 stars from 209 reviews. - Support during end-of-life care: one owner describes being talked through euthanasia for an elderly cat, with reassurance about what would happen and an emphasis on it being quick and painless.

• •Quick access for urgent needs: owners mention being seen quickly for emergencies or sudden problems (e.g., a cat not eating and struggling to walk).
• •Communication that reduces uncertainty: reviews cite clear answers to questions and feeling that options and solutions were explained.
• •Practical appointment experience: easy booking and appointment reminders are specifically mentioned.
• •Continuity over years: one owner describes 11 years of care for their dog across branches.