Harrier Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Southampton
Clinic Overview
- Many recent reviewers praise the practice’s calm, low-stress handling, especially for nervous dogs and cats. - Hazel is mentioned positively more than once, with owners describing her as approachable, reassuring, and good at making pets feel comfortable. - The reception team is a recurring strength, with reviews highlighting a warm welcome and practical help beyond routine bookings.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, six-month health checks, vaccinations and boosters, microchipping, and parasite control.
- •Surgery and treatment: neutering, general surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic work-ups including X-ray and ultrasound.
- •Nurse clinics: blood pressure checks, grooming and nail clipping, and anal sac expression.
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and backyard poultry.
- •Examples from recent visits: booster vaccinations, puppy and cat check-ups, and especially patient handling for anxious pets, with staff taking time to help dogs and cats feel more comfortable before examination or treatment.
- •Visits and emergencies: home visits are listed, emergencies during normal opening hours are handled by the practice, and out-of-hours care is via MiNightVet.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review comments on cost are mixed: some owners say it is not cheap but still feels like good value for money, including positive mention of a healthy cat plan, while a recent reviewer felt they were overcharged for a vaccination.
People
- •Hazel (vet): repeatedly praised for helping nervous dogs and cats feel at ease, using a calm approach and making visits less stressful.
- •Josh: mentioned alongside Hazel for helping an anxious dog relax and build confidence at the practice.
- •Richard (vet) and Phil (vet): named by a long-standing client as experienced vets they trusted.
- •Reception team: often described as friendly, welcoming, and practically helpful, including assisting a client attending with a newborn and helping reunite a cat with its owner.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 116 reviews.
- •Many recent reviewers praise the practice’s calm, low-stress handling, especially for nervous dogs and cats.
- •Hazel is mentioned positively more than once, with owners describing her as approachable, reassuring, and good at making pets feel comfortable.
- •The reception team is a recurring strength, with reviews highlighting a warm welcome and practical help beyond routine bookings.
- •A small number of recent negative reviews raise concerns about pricing, fee transparency, and difficulty accessing a vet on site.
