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
- ✓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 this as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask the Vet before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Painter Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5RS· 3.9 km
54A Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7LB· 5.7 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
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 Harbour Veterinary Hospital - Portsmouth, about 3.91 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.
Pet-friendly places near the Vet
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Beau Chien2.31 km
- Scruffs to Crufts3.44 km
- Groom is in the Heart4.9 km
Kennels & catteries
- Muirburn Kennels9.28 km
- The Titchfield Cattery10.19 km
- Catnaps Cattery12.15 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Cafe Thrive Southampton22.37 km
- Caracoli27.57 km
Hydrotherapy
- Canine Plus Hydrotherapy8.98 km
- Richmond Canine Hydrotherapy Centre14.29 km
- 121 Animal Therapy Centre30.39 km
Pet crematoria
- Gold Oaks Pet Cremation17.8 km
- Pets at Rest Cemetery & Crematorium21.76 km
- The Meadows Pet Crematorium27.92 km
Parks & green space
- Horsea Island Country Park0.9 km
- Portchester Castle1.64 km
- Cosham Park1.99 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Sword Sands6.78 km
- Southsea nudist beach7.86 km
- Eastney Beach7.96 km
Pet shops
- Jollyes0.11 km
- Pet Fayre1.95 km
- Emsworth Aquaria & Reptiles3.42 km
Animal rescues
- Great Salterns farm4.78 km
- Stubbington Ark8.84 km
- Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary9.82 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- Fountain Inn16.99 km
- Olaf's Tun20.74 km
- Horse and Groom27.53 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Portsmouth
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Harbour Veterinary Hospital - Portsmouth (about 3.91 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Harbour Veterinary Hospital - Portsmouth (about 3.91 km).
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
Other vets in Portsmouth
Painter Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5RS
147 Havant Rd, Drayton, Portsmouth PO6 2AA
Unit 7F, The Pompey Centre, Dickinson Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth PO4 8ER
Mountbatten Estate, Jackson Cl, Drayton, Portsmouth PO6 1US