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Heathside Veterinary Surgery

#1 Vet in Southampton, Hampshire

4.7
Independent Clinic

Heathside Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Southampton

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
#1 Ranking
#1 in Southampton
#1 Ranking
#1 in Hampshire
Top 10 Ranking
#13 in England

Clinic Overview

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.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and customer reviews, services mentioned include

  • Consultations
  • Surgery/operations (including neutering and laparoscopic spays)
  • Dentistry
  • Hospitalisation
  • In-house laboratory work
  • Radiography (X-rays)
  • ECG
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Endoscopy
  • Pharmacy/dispensing
  • K-Laser
  • Nurse clinics
  • Emergency care: stated 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days per year, with an emergency service outside usual surgery hours

People

No individual clinicians are named in the information provided. What owners describe includes

  • Vets taking time during appointments and explaining conditions and next steps clearly (“explained everything… nothing was too much trouble”).
  • Staff keeping owners informed about treatment options and prices before proceeding.
  • Front-desk/clinic team flexibility: one reviewer says they were still “slotted… into an appointment” after getting the day wrong.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 331 reviews. - Clear explanations and unhurried consultations (owners describe vets spending time and talking things through).

  • Communication throughout care, including discussing options and expected costs before treatment.
  • A welcoming setup for different pets: separate areas for cats/small animals and dogs were specifically appreciated.
  • Practical help and “small touches”: staff assistance with access (ramp mentioned) and a “certificate” provided after a visit.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

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