Best Vets in Portsmouth – Complete Local Guide

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.

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. Out-of-hours care is stated to be provided via Vets Now Portsmouth.

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. A minority of feedback conflicts with this, describing repeated visits for an ongoing problem and feeling “fobbed off” unless the pet was critically ill.

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. From the latest reviews, owners often describe thorough emergency workups (including “a full range of tests” and a preliminary diagnosis) and pets being monitored during overnight stays. Reviews also show a sharp split on cost and process: some mention costs being clearly outlined and having treatment options explained, while others describe very high bills, medication mark-ups, and demands for large up-front payments before treatment. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Pets staying overnight for monitoring/treatment over multiple days. - Costs and treatment options being discussed in some visits. - A complaint about a bandage applied too tightly after a blood draw, causing swelling. - One account alleging treatment delays during a suspected bloat emergency due to up-front payment requirements.