Heathside Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Southampton
Clinic Overview
Heathside Veterinary Surgery in Southampton offers a broad range of first-opinion veterinary care, covering routine appointments, surgery, diagnostics, inpatient support and out-of-hours emergency arrangements. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting clear communication, thorough consultations and a caring approach across different pets. Reviews also mention prompt referral when needed and a welcoming, helpful team.
Heathside Veterinary Surgery in Southampton offers a broad range of first-opinion veterinary care, covering routine appointments, surgery, diagnostics, inpatient support and out-of-hours emergency arrangements. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting clear communication, thorough consultations and a caring approach across different pets. Reviews also mention prompt referral when needed and a welcoming, helpful team.
Services
- •General veterinary care: consultations for ongoing and new concerns, with reviews mentioning thorough appointments and clear explanations during diagnosis and treatment.
- •Surgery and procedures: operations including neutering and laparoscopic spays, plus dentistry.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house laboratory work, radiography (X-rays), ECG, blood pressure monitoring and endoscopy.
- •Inpatient and treatment support: hospitalisation, pharmacy/dispensing, K-Laser treatment and nurse clinics.
- •Emergency and onward care: 24-hour emergency cover is stated, with emergency support outside normal surgery hours. Reviews also mention prompt referral for more complex cases when needed.
- •Pet types and day-to-day experience: owners mention good experiences with cats and dogs, including one review describing a well-managed feline asthma diagnosis.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Toby is mentioned by name in recent reviews for keeping an owner well informed during a cat’s diagnosis of feline asthma. Across reviews, the wider team is described as caring, professional, clear in their explanations, and flexible when appointments need sorting out.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 334 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive, with themes including
- •Caring, professional treatment, with owners saying staff are friendly, compassionate and reassuring with both pets and their owners.
- •Clear communication, including vets taking time to explain conditions, treatment and next steps without making owners feel rushed.
- •Prompt action when needed, including one owner saying a fast referral for their cat helped save its life.
- •A welcoming and helpful experience overall, with reviews mentioning flexibility around appointment mix-ups and small touches such as a certificate after a visit.

