Portsmouth Vets

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.
• •Support through difficult situations, including being present and supportive during end-of-life care for a diabetic dog.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include

• •Consultations and vaccinations
• •Neutering
• •Dentistry
• •Soft tissue surgery (including abdominal surgery noted in the website bio)
• •Orthopaedic surgery (website mentions knee surgeries, pelvic/hip surgeries, and complex fracture repairs)
• •Imaging (clinic notes “modern diagnostic equipment”)
• •Hospitalisation
• •Nurse clinics
• •Home visits (also repeatedly referenced in reviews)
• •Reviews also reference specific care activities including an eye dye test, injections, and an operation arranged within a few days after a home visit discussion.

People

• •Shane (lead vet): Named on the website as leading veterinary services (Australian graduate, 1999; worked in the UK since 2001; senior clinician since 2006; experience in emergency medicine clinics). In reviews, owners describe him
• •Doing home visits and explaining treatment options clearly before surgery.
• •Taking plenty of time to discuss arthritis medications and treatment choices.
• •Handling anxious pets successfully (one owner notes their dog—usually wary of men—accepted treats quickly and tolerated an eye dye test and injection calmly).
• •Providing compassionate support during euthanasia/end-of-life care.
• •Nursing team: The website says the support team is led by fully qualified Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) (no individual nurse names provided).

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 8 reviews (Google listing). Review availability note: We have 9 written reviews available to us, which conflicts with the stated Google review count. “”

• •Home visits and convenience: multiple owners mention being seen at home, including discussions of options and arranging surgery.
• •Clear explanations and shared decision-making: owners describe staff taking time to go through treatment options and medications (notably for arthritis).
• •Gentle handling and low-stress appointments: examples include a nervous dog comfortably accepting treats and tolerating an eye test and injection.
• •Support in serious or emotional situations: one review highlights compassionate support during the decision to say goodbye to a dog with diabetes.
• •Operations arranged quickly: one owner reports their dog’s operation happening “in only a few days” after the initial home visit.