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the Vet, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, South East
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Listing updated17 Jun 2026
In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.
About this practice
the Vet is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Portsmouth, South East. The practice is in the PO6 4FG area. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Horsea Island Country Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.9 km away.
Services to check
Practice services
- Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
- Neutering and routine surgery
- Dental treatment
- Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
- Microchipping
- Out-of-hours / emergency cover
- Exotics & small-pet care
We don’t hold a verified service list — use these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask the Vet which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Is the Vet accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone the Vet and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Portsmouth.
What if my pet has an emergency near Portsmouth?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vet2cat, about 1.58 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near the Vet?
Yes — Horsea Island Country Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.9 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.
Is there parking near the Vet?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Portsmouth. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Does the Vet treat rabbits and small pets?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone the Vet to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Dell Park Farm, Bishopsgate Rd, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0XT· 74.8 km
Vets4Pets Staines
24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Rd, Staines TW18 4WB· 77.2 km
Medivet Ashford Middlesex
24-hour
132 Feltham Hill Rd, Ashford TW15 1HN· 78.8 km
65 Clare Rd, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7QW· 79.9 km
Getting ready for the vet
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near the Vet
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Horsea Island Country Park
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Pet owners in Portsmouth
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to the Vet by distance:
- Vet2cat1.58 km · directions
- Harbour Veterinary Hospital2.18 km · directions
- Portchester Vets2.48 km · directions
- Harbour Veterinary Centre - Drayton3.27 km · directions
- Purbrook Veterinary Practice3.67 km · directions
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