Harrier Veterinary Surgery

Harrier Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice established in 2001, and is listed as an RCVS General Practice. The website describes in-house diagnostics such as X‑ray and ultrasound, plus routine and surgical care for a wide range of pets (including rabbits, small furries, and backyard poultry). It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention staff taking practical steps to reduce stress (for example, making a nervous dog “friends” with treats before examining/vaccinating, and handling an exceptionally nervous cat confidently). Reception is also specifically praised for problem-solving help (including helping reunite a possibly stray cat with its owner).

Services

Based on the clinic website summary, services include

•Consultations and routine health care (including six‑month health checks)
•Vaccinations (boosters are mentioned in reviews)
•Neutering
•Surgery
•Dentistry
•Diagnostic tests & imaging, with X‑ray and ultrasound listed
•Microchipping
•Parasite control
•Nurse clinics, including
•Blood pressure checks
•Grooming & nail clipping
•Anal sac expression
•Home visits
•Emergency support
•The website states: emergencies during normal hours are handled by the practice; out-of-hours is via MiNightVet (a dedicated emergency service).

Species the website says they see: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and backyard poultry.

People

•Hazel (vet) – mentioned in multiple reviews for taking time with a nervous dog, using treats and working on confidence around vet visits, and for generally making visits “less stressful.”
•Josh – mentioned alongside Hazel for helping a nervous dog settle by making friends first and using treats.
•Richard (vet) and Phil (vet) – one long-term reviewer says they each have 30+ years’ experience and that their pet was cared for over 13½ years.
•Reception team – repeatedly credited with concrete help, including supporting a client attending with a newborn, and helping identify and contact the owner of a cat thought to be stray.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 116 reviews. “”

•Multiple owners describe low-stress handling, especially for anxious pets (e.g., a dog previously scared of vets being won over with treats; a very nervous cat handled confidently).
•Reviews repeatedly mention approachable, question-friendly vets, with owners saying they felt comfortable asking questions and weren’t made to feel like “bad” pet owners.
•Reception is singled out for hands-on help, including reuniting a cat with its owner and supporting clients during appointments.
•One reviewer mentions the practice’s healthy cat plan being explained and seeming “good value,” but no specific prices are given.

Reviews for Harrier Veterinary Surgery

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 116 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Cassandra Evergreen

4 months ago

Can’t recommend enough! Such a lovely and welcoming helpful reception It was my Chappy first visit there and had to come in with my newborn and everyone went extra mile to make us feel comfortable My 2yo staffy had a bad experience at vet for pets once and since than he’s scared of vets Hazel and Josh made sure to make friends with my boy and showered him with treats and love (I’m sorry he’s been a piece of work) We had to schedule second booster vaccination for another day but Hazel reassured me we can work on my boy confidence around vets I’m so glad I live near by and having vet I can trust 🙏🤍

2 months ago

Ali

3 months ago

Brilliant receptionist helped me find the owner of a cat I thought might have been a stray. Great customer service 👏

6 months ago

D E

5 months ago

Really lucky to have this as my local vets - reception staff are lovely and Hazel the vet is brilliant. Their are no cheap vets anywhere, but at least here you do feel you are getting value for money! Lovely staff who make vet visits less stressful.

7 months ago

Megan Gray

a year ago

We have two young british shorthair cats who we adore. After some poor experiences at other local vets we decided to move them both and try Harrier Vets. Naturally we were nervous about taking them to a new vet. We took both cats at the same time for a vet check and were really pleased with the whole experience. Parking was easy and the receptionist was really helpful. The vet was fantastic (Unfortunately I can’t remember her name) and really approachable. At previous vets we have been made to feel like bad cat owners despite our very pampered cats, and previous vets have not seemed to have confidence around cats; this was not the case here. The vet was knowledgeable and really happy to answer any questions we had. She handled both cats (one who is exceptionally nervous) really well and made us feel very comfortable. We were given really helpful advice and their healthy cat plan was explained to us and seems good value for money. We can’t recommend them enough and are pleased to have finally found a vet that we feel comfortable with.

Lucy Wynne

I take my Assistance dog and my cats, Kittens to this practice. Staff are always friendly, polite and helpful. All of my furry family are happy to visit here. I wish that they treated humans too :-) Highly reccommend them one and all

Gordon Mclean

8 years ago

Ollie has been cared for brilliantly by Harrier for 13½ years. The team are kind, friendly and helpful. The vets, Richard and Phil have over 30+ years experience each, so I am confident that they can deal with anything that presents.