Alver Veterinary Group – Vets in Stubbington
Clinic Overview
Alver Veterinary Group is a long-established, CVS-owned small-animal practice established in 1965, with multiple branches serving routine care and more advanced work. Its stated facilities and services include diagnostic imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and referral services in cardiology and internal medicine. The practice states that it meets RCVS Core Standards and is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Alver Veterinary Group is a long-established, CVS-owned small-animal practice established in 1965, with multiple branches serving routine care and more advanced work. Its stated facilities and services include diagnostic imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and referral services in cardiology and internal medicine. The practice states that it meets RCVS Core Standards and is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: general consultations, six-month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, and nurse clinics.
- •Procedures and treatment: neutering, other surgery, and dentistry.
- •Diagnostics and clinical facilities: diagnostic testing, X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory.
- •Nurse clinics and practical care: blood pressure checks, grooming and nail clipping, and anal sac expression.
- •Species treated: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, and ferrets.
- •Home visits and referrals: home visits are available, and the practice lists referral services in cardiology and internal medicine.
- •Emergency arrangements: emergency support is available during normal opening hours by contacting the practice; out-of-hours emergency care is provided by MiNightVet Southampton.
- •Recent reviews also give a picture of day-to-day care, including quick appointments for urgent problems, gentle handling to keep pets stress-free, and supportive end-of-life care.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review feedback on value is mixed in detail, but one client specifically described the Healthy Pet Club as offering good value.
People
- •Amy (vet, named in a review): praised for empathetic end-of-life care, including talking an owner through what would happen and offering reassurance.
- •Wider team: reviews speak warmly about the vets, nurses, reception, and support staff, with repeated praise for kindness, clear explanations, and making pets feel as calm as possible.
- •Across branches: one long-term client thanked the team at both Stubbington and Gosport after 11 years of care for their dog.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5/5 from 209 reviews. Recent written feedback highlights a consistently caring tone, especially around difficult visits and urgent appointments.
- •Compassionate support in hard moments: owners speak very positively about euthanasia care, saying staff were empathetic, explained the process clearly, and made a distressing experience easier to manage.
- •Prompt help when pets need to be seen quickly: reviews mention urgent appointments being arranged promptly for sudden problems.
- •Kind, calm handling: clients describe vets and nurses as gentle, caring, and focused on keeping pets as stress-free as possible.
- •Clear communication and a smooth visit experience: reviews mention easy booking, appointment reminders, and staff answering questions clearly without making owners feel rushed or dismissed.
