About Dog & Cat Vets in Portsmouth
Portsmouth's veterinary clinics primarily focus on companion animals, such as dogs and cats.
All clinics cater to routine care, surgery, diagnostics, and dental services for dogs and cats. With a total of 3625 reviews across all clinics, pet owners can rely on comprehensive feedback regarding the quality of care. Additionally, eight clinics serve as training facilities for veterinary nurses, enhancing the quality and expertise of care provided. This emphasis on companion animals ensures that pet owners have access to a wide range of services tailored to the needs of their dogs and cats.
There are 8 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Portsmouth.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Portsmouth
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
The Pet Vet Portsmouth offers a mix of routine and emergency treatment, with on-site diagnostics listed on its website (X‑ray, ultrasound, dental X‑ray, and an in‑house laboratory), plus nurse clinics, home visits, and a Pet Health Plan. Recent reviews give concrete examples of how the team operates day-to-day: owners mention being kept updated throughout a spay procedure, being fitted in for a same-day appointment for a cat, and receiving compassionate help arranging cremation even when not registered with the practice. The clinic also advertises 0% finance via CarefreeCredit (eligibility subject to credit checks).
The Pet Vet Portsmouth offers a mix of routine and emergency treatment, with on-site diagnostics listed on its website (X‑ray, ultrasound, dental X‑ray, and an in‑house laboratory), plus nurse clinics, home visits, and a Pet Health Plan. Recent reviews give concrete examples of how the team operates day-to-day: owners mention being kept updated throughout a spay procedure, being fitted in for a same-day appointment for a cat, and receiving compassionate help arranging cremation even when not registered with the practice. The clinic also advertises 0% finance via CarefreeCredit (eligibility subject to credit checks).
Portsmouth Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets brand and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. It’s set up for both routine care (annual checks, vaccinations, nurse clinics, health plans) and more involved work, with an in-house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and an isolation unit. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention getting seen quickly for urgent issues (including being fit in and a same‑day appointment “within the hour” for a cut paw) and practical help with admin such as sorting a pet care plan cancellation and organising travel/relocation documents for a cat.
Portsmouth Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets brand and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. It’s set up for both routine care (annual checks, vaccinations, nurse clinics, health plans) and more involved work, with an in-house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and an isolation unit. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention getting seen quickly for urgent issues (including being fit in and a same‑day appointment “within the hour” for a cut paw) and practical help with admin such as sorting a pet care plan cancellation and organising travel/relocation documents for a cat.
Companion Care (Portsmouth) Ltd is part of the Companion Care group (“a family of veterinary surgeries” per its website) and describes a practice set up for diagnostics and surgery, with on-site facilities including an operating theatre, in-house lab, imaging, and separate wards. The website also lists care for rabbits, small mammals and exotic pets, and reviews back this up with owners mentioning treatment for rabbits, rats and even a tortoise. Recent reviews repeatedly describe vets taking time to explain problems and options clearly, with examples including discussing alternatives to a dog’s current medication and not rushing appointments so owners can ask questions.
Companion Care (Portsmouth) Ltd is part of the Companion Care group (“a family of veterinary surgeries” per its website) and describes a practice set up for diagnostics and surgery, with on-site facilities including an operating theatre, in-house lab, imaging, and separate wards. The website also lists care for rabbits, small mammals and exotic pets, and reviews back this up with owners mentioning treatment for rabbits, rats and even a tortoise. Recent reviews repeatedly describe vets taking time to explain problems and options clearly, with examples including discussing alternatives to a dog’s current medication and not rushing appointments so owners can ask questions.
Our Score (83/100)
Portsmouth PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA (a charity) and, based on its website, focuses on free and low‑cost veterinary care for pets in need. Structured clinic data also lists it as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and offering emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews most often describe urgent/emergency help for very unwell pets, including cases where pets were seen quickly and where staff either saved a cat’s life or provided end‑of‑life support and explanations when a pet couldn’t be saved.
Portsmouth PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA (a charity) and, based on its website, focuses on free and low‑cost veterinary care for pets in need. Structured clinic data also lists it as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and offering emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews most often describe urgent/emergency help for very unwell pets, including cases where pets were seen quickly and where staff either saved a cat’s life or provided end‑of‑life support and explanations when a pet couldn’t be saved.
Vets Now Portsmouth is part of the Vets Now group (a corporate emergency veterinary provider) and focuses on out-of-hours and urgent care rather than routine daytime appointments. The website positions the service as a dedicated pet emergency clinic and also mentions video consultations with a vet.
Vets Now Portsmouth is part of the Vets Now group (a corporate emergency veterinary provider) and focuses on out-of-hours and urgent care rather than routine daytime appointments. The website positions the service as a dedicated pet emergency clinic and also mentions video consultations with a vet.
More Dog & Cat Vets in Portsmouth
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Our Score (78/100)
CVS UK Ltd Harbour Vets is part of the CVS corporate group and is described by reviewers as a modern practice (including air conditioning). Based on the clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent cases: owners mention same-day appointments for an unwell dog, rapid assessment for a suddenly sick rabbit (including oxygen support), and a dog being evaluated and operated on within around three hours for suspected pyometra. Several reviews also highlight a “health subscription” plan, and multiple people describe being offered clear options (including how to manage or spread costs) without feeling pressured into extra tests.
CVS UK Ltd Harbour Vets is part of the CVS corporate group and is described by reviewers as a modern practice (including air conditioning). Based on the clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent cases: owners mention same-day appointments for an unwell dog, rapid assessment for a suddenly sick rabbit (including oxygen support), and a dog being evaluated and operated on within around three hours for suspected pyometra. Several reviews also highlight a “health subscription” plan, and multiple people describe being offered clear options (including how to manage or spread costs) without feeling pressured into extra tests.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention
- •Home visits (several people describe being seen at home, including pre-op discussions and ongoing care). - Time spent on options and medications, including detailed conversations about arthritis treatment. - Dogs that are typically wary tolerating handling for procedures such as an eye dye test and injections.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention
- •Home visits (several people describe being seen at home, including pre-op discussions and ongoing care). - Time spent on options and medications, including detailed conversations about arthritis treatment. - Dogs that are typically wary tolerating handling for procedures such as an eye dye test and injections.
Our Score (62/100)
Decision-relevant details from owners’ accounts include
- •Cardiology care is specifically mentioned, including a named cardiologist (“Jess”) treating a dog with a heart condition. - Urgent appointments are described, e.g., rapid action after a dog ingested slug pellets. - Travel-related vaccinations/shots are mentioned for cats flying abroad.
Decision-relevant details from owners’ accounts include
- •Cardiology care is specifically mentioned, including a named cardiologist (“Jess”) treating a dog with a heart condition. - Urgent appointments are described, e.g., rapid action after a dog ingested slug pellets. - Travel-related vaccinations/shots are mentioned for cats flying abroad.
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