Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons

- Long-term loyalty: Several reviewers say they have used the practice for many years or even decades, often with multiple pets. - Warm, professional care: Staff are often described as welcoming, caring, knowledgeable, accommodating, and gentle with animals. - Strong support in difficult moments: Reviews repeatedly mention kindness, clear explanations, and not feeling rushed during emotionally hard appointments, including euthanasia.

Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons is an IVC Evidensia practice in Southampton. It offers routine consultations, vaccinations with a free general health check, general surgery including neutering and fracture repairs, and Pet Health Club® Plus memberships. Recent feedback paints a picture of a friendly, supportive practice with many long-standing clients.

Services

•Routine and preventive care: Consultations, general health examinations, vaccinations, and wellness-focused checks are offered. Vaccinations are described as including a free general health check, and recent reviews mention a wellness screen for two cats.
•Surgery: General surgery is available, including neutering and orthopaedic fracture repairs.
•Advice and parasite care: The practice offers husbandry and animal management advice, including guidance and treatment relating to fleas and worming.
•Pet Health Club®: Preventive care plans are available, including Pet Health Club® Plus, which is advertised as including unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet.
•Species seen and facilities: The practice lists cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters. It is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.
•Emergency and difficult-care support: Emergency veterinary services are listed, although specific out-of-hours arrangements are not detailed here. Recent reviews also highlight calm, compassionate support during difficult visits, including end-of-life care.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Theo: Named in recent reviews and praised for clinical care and compassionate guidance, including support during a dog's end-of-life care.
•Morgan and Chloe: Mentioned by name for carrying out a wellness screen for two cats, with feedback highlighting friendly handling and clear answers to questions.
•Chris and Sue: Referenced by a long-term client as part of what they value about the practice; their roles are not stated.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 470 reviews. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with themes including

•Long-term loyalty: Several reviewers say they have used the practice for many years or even decades, often with multiple pets.
•Warm, professional care: Staff are often described as welcoming, caring, knowledgeable, accommodating, and gentle with animals.
•Strong support in difficult moments: Reviews repeatedly mention kindness, clear explanations, and not feeling rushed during emotionally hard appointments, including euthanasia.
•One notable negative review: A single recent reviewer felt their concerns about a dying pet were not listened to and was unhappy with medication decisions, which contrasts with the broader run of positive comments.

Reviews for Christopher Carter Veterinary Surgeons

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 470 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

maria teresa insegno

1 month ago

I moved in Shirley and my instinct brought me at Christopher Carter Vet. Theo is an excellent doctor and my Geo is growing well and strong.

Tina Stuart

The staff are very welcoming and caring and our clinician was lovely and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this Vet - all our pets have been seen here over the past 41 years.

linda cotton

2 months ago

Have been using Carter's vets for decades. They gave always been friendly, empathetic and honest. Why go elsewhere when I have always had brilliant service. Long may they continue.

Sue Leach

3 months ago

Julien Hale

Theo is a brilliant vet he truly understood what I felt like when i was losing my dog Lola and his guidance ensured a peaceful end

Jack Tovey

When I got my dog I was super careful about which vets I wanted her to go to. A few friends recommended Christopher Carter Vets and in the nearly 2 years since I brought her home, they've been fantastic. They're always super happy to help, lovely with every pet that goes in, and I especially love the care that they have shown for my pup. I have never known a spaniel who was excited to go to the vets, but my little girl is always excited to see the team. I couldn't recommend them enough, if you need your pet looked after, this is where I would take them.

Cianne Jones

Always such a friendly and welcoming team. Great with my little girl, Chinchin. Very supportive and accommodating.

Lux Jux

5 months ago

A first rate veterinary practice. From cleanliness to professionalism to expertise, I am always very pleased with the service that I receive.

Janet Cullis

I had my lovely boy Sid , aged 19 yrs. put to sleep today, right from my tearful phone call on a Saturday morning, they could not have been kinder. Thank you , all of you, Jan Cullis and Sidney xx

Darrell Elmes

6 months ago

I recommend Christopher Carter Vet to anyone they are caring and kind to my fury family member