About Veterinary Care in Southampton
This guide to the veterinary clinics in Southampton helps pet owners compare local options based on services offered, types of animals treated, and availability of care. Explore and understand which clinics best meet your pet's needs in Southampton, Hampshire.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Southampton
- •Heathside Veterinary Surgery
- •Chilworth Veterinary Surgery
- •Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre
There are 28 veterinary clinics in Southampton, with an average Google rating of 4.5★. Of these, 27 clinics provide treatment for dogs and cats, while 3 offer services for farm or large animals. Emergency or out-of-hours care is available at 6 clinics, although 24-hour veterinary cover is not available in the area.
The services offered by the veterinary clinics in Southampton include routine care, surgical procedures, advanced diagnostics like X-rays and endoscopy, and emergency treatment. With a total of 5,982 reviews and 15 clinics committed to veterinary nurse training, the local landscape is well-developed, providing both general and specialized care. Importantly, all clinics have online presence through their websites, ensuring easy access to information.
Clinics that offer emergency or out-of-hours care provide critical support for urgent cases, while those providing only routine care focus on regular check-ups and preventative treatments. Pet owners can expect less urgent, more planned interactions at these routine-focused clinics, which is practical for vaccinated or non-critical conditions.
Training clinics not only contribute to the skill set of future veterinary nurses but often offer a breadth of services due to their educational focus. In contrast, non-training clinics might offer different efficiencies or specialties intuitively built around their core services.
Mid-ranked or routine-focused clinics form the backbone of the everyday care landscape in Southampton, managing regular visits, such as check-ups and vaccinations. These clinics ensure accessible and straightforward services for non-emergency needs, reinforcing a balanced supply of veterinary services.
Overall, Southampton demonstrates strong clinic depth with a comprehensive array of services and care quality across many providers. Clinics predominantly focus on companion animals such as dogs and cats.
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The town's veterinary provision encompasses diverse services and specialized care, enabling pet owners to select the most suitable option from the ranked clinic list. This data is accurate as of January 2026, based on latest reviews and service offerings.
Data accurate as of January 2026.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Southampton, Hampshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Heathside Veterinary Surgery offers routine and advanced in-house diagnostics and procedures (including radiography, ECG, endoscopy, and laparoscopic spays) and states it provides 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days a year. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options (including treatment prices), fitting people in when appointment mistakes happen, and small touches like providing a certificate. Practical details noted include separate areas for cats/small animals and dogs, and staff assistance with a ramp due to awkward access.
Heathside Veterinary Surgery offers routine and advanced in-house diagnostics and procedures (including radiography, ECG, endoscopy, and laparoscopic spays) and states it provides 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days a year. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options (including treatment prices), fitting people in when appointment mistakes happen, and small touches like providing a certificate. Practical details noted include separate areas for cats/small animals and dogs, and staff assistance with a ramp due to awkward access.
Chilworth Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice (not part of a corporate group) and multiple reviews mention switching from “corporate” vets to this clinic. The website and reviews both point to a setup geared toward in-house out‑of‑hours/overnight care, with owners describing late-evening, weekend, and overnight updates during hospital stays.
Concrete details owners repeatedly mention include
- •Same-day urgent care out of hours: one owner was invited to bring their cat in just before 7pm on New Year’s Eve and was seen straight away.
- •In-house 24/7-style support and updates: owners describe emergency admissions with overnight monitoring and updates by text/WhatsApp (including videos) plus multiple calls per day during hospitalisation.
- •Diagnostics and surgery discussed in reviews: dental cleaning with X‑rays, scans for suspected UTI, and surgery for bladder stones complicated by septic peritonitis (with several nights’ hospital stay).
- •Follow-up behaviour: follow-up appointment arranged after an unwell cat visit; a next-day/early call to check on a dog after seizures/end‑of‑life guidance; a post-anaesthetic follow-up check mentioned after dental work.
The website also highlights “latest diagnostic equipment” and state-of-the-art facilities; several reviewers independently describe the clinic as modern and immaculate and mention being shown around the facilities.
Chilworth Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice (not part of a corporate group) and multiple reviews mention switching from “corporate” vets to this clinic. The website and reviews both point to a setup geared toward in-house out‑of‑hours/overnight care, with owners describing late-evening, weekend, and overnight updates during hospital stays.
Concrete details owners repeatedly mention include
- •Same-day urgent care out of hours: one owner was invited to bring their cat in just before 7pm on New Year’s Eve and was seen straight away.
- •In-house 24/7-style support and updates: owners describe emergency admissions with overnight monitoring and updates by text/WhatsApp (including videos) plus multiple calls per day during hospitalisation.
- •Diagnostics and surgery discussed in reviews: dental cleaning with X‑rays, scans for suspected UTI, and surgery for bladder stones complicated by septic peritonitis (with several nights’ hospital stay).
- •Follow-up behaviour: follow-up appointment arranged after an unwell cat visit; a next-day/early call to check on a dog after seizures/end‑of‑life guidance; a post-anaesthetic follow-up check mentioned after dental work.
The website also highlights “latest diagnostic equipment” and state-of-the-art facilities; several reviewers independently describe the clinic as modern and immaculate and mention being shown around the facilities.
Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre treats dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals, and the website points owners to guidance on what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed. Reviews describe it as a corporate practice (no group name stated), but several clients say it feels personal in day-to-day care. Owners repeatedly mention same-day appointments when needed, clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options, and supportive end-of-life care discussions for elderly cats.
Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre treats dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals, and the website points owners to guidance on what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed. Reviews describe it as a corporate practice (no group name stated), but several clients say it feels personal in day-to-day care. Owners repeatedly mention same-day appointments when needed, clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options, and supportive end-of-life care discussions for elderly cats.
Our Score (89/100)
Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons offers routine and surgical veterinary care for a range of pets (including cats, dogs and small animals), alongside proactive healthcare plans branded as Pet Health Club®. The practice website highlights vaccinations that include a free general health check, and surgery options that explicitly include orthopaedic work such as fracture repairs. In recent reviews, owners often describe clear explanations during appointments and gentle handling (including during difficult visits such as euthanasia), while one recent negative review describes a very different experience—feeling their concerns about a pet’s deterioration weren’t taken seriously and that medication was repeatedly increased rather than discussing comfort-focused options.
Concrete details supported by the available information
- •Vaccinations are described as including a free general health check (website).
- •General surgery is offered, including neutering and orthopaedic fracture repairs (website).
- •A Pet Health Club® Plus plan is advertised as including unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet (website).
- •Reviews mention a wellness screen for two cats carried out by named staff members (reviews).
Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons offers routine and surgical veterinary care for a range of pets (including cats, dogs and small animals), alongside proactive healthcare plans branded as Pet Health Club®. The practice website highlights vaccinations that include a free general health check, and surgery options that explicitly include orthopaedic work such as fracture repairs. In recent reviews, owners often describe clear explanations during appointments and gentle handling (including during difficult visits such as euthanasia), while one recent negative review describes a very different experience—feeling their concerns about a pet’s deterioration weren’t taken seriously and that medication was repeatedly increased rather than discussing comfort-focused options.
Concrete details supported by the available information
- •Vaccinations are described as including a free general health check (website).
- •General surgery is offered, including neutering and orthopaedic fracture repairs (website).
- •A Pet Health Club® Plus plan is advertised as including unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet (website).
- •Reviews mention a wellness screen for two cats carried out by named staff members (reviews).
Our Score (89/100)
Adelaide Veterinary Centre has been operating since 1985 (moving to its current site in 1988) and is a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice website notes it is not currently open to new registrations, and asks people not to sign up to the Pet Health Plan unless they are already registered clients.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term use over many years, with specific mentions of vets taking time with nervous pets (e.g., a highly anxious dog) and supporting more complex ongoing care (including multiple rabbits over a difficult year). One recent review sharply disagrees, describing unacceptable diagnosis/treatment and a distressing comment from reception around cremation before a pet had died.
Adelaide Veterinary Centre has been operating since 1985 (moving to its current site in 1988) and is a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice website notes it is not currently open to new registrations, and asks people not to sign up to the Pet Health Plan unless they are already registered clients.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term use over many years, with specific mentions of vets taking time with nervous pets (e.g., a highly anxious dog) and supporting more complex ongoing care (including multiple rabbits over a difficult year). One recent review sharply disagrees, describing unacceptable diagnosis/treatment and a distressing comment from reception around cremation before a pet had died.
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Find vets by category in Southampton, Hampshire
Best Emergency Vets
6 clinics
24-hour and emergency veterinary care in the local area.
Best Dog & Cat Vets
27 clinics
Small animal vets for dogs, cats and companion vets
Best Specialist Vets
19 clinics
Advanced care, referral centres and specialised services
Best Farm Vets
3 clinics
Large animal vets for livestock, horses and farm animals
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Our Score (89/100)
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Our Score (77/100)
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Our Score (68/100)
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Our Score (53/100)
