Downland Veterinary Group

Services

• •General consultations and clinical exams (including rabbits, cats and dogs mentioned in reviews).
• •Diagnosis and medical treatment, including pain relief and prescribed medication (rabbit case described).
• •Surgery and follow-up aftercare (a dog treated for a “very bad cut,” followed by ongoing aftercare).
• •Support for nervous dogs while waiting and during the consult (team helping a very nervous dog settle).
• •Out-of-hours care is referenced in a review (described as an “out of hours surgery”), alongside ongoing care at the practice.
• •“Pet Health” is referenced on the website (no plan details provided in the available information).
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in clinic data).

People

• •Mr Du Plessis (vet): described as having a “quiet and calm manner” that works well for both cats and dogs; one owner notes they “nearly always see him,” which is unusual and helps the vet get to know their animals over time.
• •Phil (vet): mentioned in connection with treating a dog with a serious cut, carrying out surgery, and then providing step-by-step aftercare with the team.
• •Reception team: described as “very helpful,” and one reviewer notes appointments are easy to get.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 129 reviews. “”

• •Quick access to care when urgency matters (a rabbit “wasn’t well” and was seen quickly).
• •Thorough, practical treatment: exam → diagnosis → pain relief/meds; surgery followed by ongoing aftercare in another case.
• •Communication and decision-making: one reviewer calls the vet “informative” and “not pushy.”
• •Handling anxious pets: staff helped a very nervous dog settle while waiting; the vet was described as patient and knowledgeable.
• •Continuity: a reviewer highlights regularly seeing the same vet, who gets to know their pets over time.