Vets4Pets - Bitterne Reviews Summary

Category: Veterinarian Southampton

Address: 104B Spring Rd, Southampton, SO19 2BN, United Kingdom

Phone: +442380447272

Rating: 4.0
based on 111 reviews.

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The staff are always so friendly and helpful- due to the pandemic we are unable to go into the waiting room and my kitten was very nervous of the noise as next to a busy road."
  • "The staff are lovely and they have time for you, I didn't feel rushed and asked all the questions that I wanted to."
  • "The vet (Andrew) explained the options to us, gave us time to think and acted with the best interests of the animal throughout."
  • "The majority of vets and receptionists here are excellent, kind and really care about our pets."
  • "Friendly staff from reception to all the vets and nurses."
  • "These wonderful people look after my pets as if they were their own."
  • "All the girls in reception are fantastic, especially Sarah, who goes above and beyond to help us when we need it."

Cons:

  • "Incompetence and negligence at its best."
  • "Its a shambles and for the vet who was building his flat pack in the vet waiting room while we all waited outside with our animal it was sickening non-caring attitude."
  • "Everyone was so hot in the waiting room one Receptionist said I'm ok so not to worry about the patients."
  • "When I eventually saw the Vet Katrina she was very cold and uninterested in my cat."
  • "The receptionist was rude to me."
  • "the lady I spoke to was very rude and abrupt."
  • "Its the attitude of the staff so unpleasant and unprofessional as well."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

  • "the waiting room is bright and airy, and generally it's just a really nice place."
  • "Facilities are spotless and well taken care of, always find the products I require."
  • "Nice and friendly staff. Free parking provided you give over number plate for staff to note down."

Cons:

  • "Due to Covid 19 lockdown, we were required to wait outside for our appointment, this was explained in a note on the door."
  • "they had no equipment to check a dogs airway ???"
  • "Not professional looking at your dog outside in the dark."
  • "Quite impossible to get through. No one is answering phone."

Cost and Insurance

Pros:

  • "Very satisfied with the price as well and will be using this vets for all future needs."
  • "Service has always been very good as my dog and cat get their check-ups done in a timely and professional fashion."
  • "Appointments only saves a long wait, prices not bad, you can park either in their car park but you will need to enter your car registration into their system at reception."

Cons:

  • "DO NOT USE - Customers come second to money - parked in car park to call and report a missing cat - got fined."
  • "However, what I was charged for was very expensive."
  • "We got a pre-approved payment from Pet Plan insurance company BUT am now told Bitterne Vets4Pets won't proceed as won't deal with PetPlan insurance anymore!"
  • "Be aware they require 2 blood tests £250 each every time you go abroad holiday with your pet."
  • "all vets for pets want is money for scans x rays blood tests."
  • "Two weeks later, I get a charge for 60 quid for parking in their car park."
  • "2 weeks later we have received a £100 fine for parking in their car park."

Professionalism and Care

Pros:

  • "She has recently had an op on her eye and it was done quickly, neatly and she has had the very best of care before during and after."
  • "Eva took Bayleigh’s symptoms seriously and requested further tests before diagnosing."
  • "The new young gentleman vet (didn’t get his name sadly) was just so kind and thorough with Ziggy."
  • "Caring thoughtful vet explained everything we needed to know leading to correct diagnosis and treatment."
  • "My dog always treated with care and also we get reminders by message if need dose of meds to be taken."
  • "They were friendly and put me at ease knowing my kitten would be looked after."
  • "Despoina was amazing with Bonnie!"

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.