Hawksdown Veterinary Centre

Hawksdown Veterinary Centre is described by reviewers as a small, independent (non-chain) practice. Based on recent review detail, it appears set up for practical, responsive general vet care—owners mention quick help when something is “really necessary,” advice over the phone for reassurance, and flexibility around weekend access.

Concrete examples owners give include: correcting an incorrect antibiotic prescription from another vet and arranging for the prescription to be emailed for collection; a vet returning a call about a very unwell cat after an out-of-hours message; and a long-term cat owner noting they haven’t felt pushed into “lots of expensive drugs and treatments.”

Services

Services explicitly referenced in the available information include

•Prescribing and supporting antibiotic treatment following a dog attack (including arranging an emailed prescription for collection).
•Ongoing management of “complex” cat needs over multiple years (as described by an owner).
•Phone-based reassurance/advice and arranging prompt appointments when needed.
•Weekend responsiveness mentioned in reviews (Saturday collection; a Sunday call-back/visit described by one owner).

People

•John (vet): Mentioned by name in multiple reviews as caring for a cat with “complex” needs over several years. One owner values that he is direct, uses humour, is available “at the end of a phone for reassurance,” and (in their experience) doesn’t push expensive treatments.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 53 reviews. “”

•Quick, practical help when owners needed timely action (including fixing an antibiotic-prescription issue and arranging an emailed prescription for collection).
•Responsiveness outside typical times is mentioned (Saturday arrangements; one owner describes a Sunday call-back/visit after messaging about a very poorly cat).
•Several owners highlight straightforward communication and a preference for not being sold unnecessary medications or treatments.
•Long-term continuity is a recurring point (one family mentions using the practice for 25 years).

Reviews for Hawksdown Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 53 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Shane Nickisson

2 months ago

S Phillips

We needed to access a vet whilst visiting family in the area for our 9 year old dog - our normal vets had given us an incorrect prescription for antibiotics for our dog who had been attacked a few days ago. The vet at Hawksdown could not have been more helpful, and we were able to get a prescription emailed which we then collected on a Saturday morning. Great to know this fantastic practice is here if we ever needed it in the future, and if we lived in the area we would happily have this as our regular surgery. Thank you!

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Natalie Le Touze

8 months ago

Wonderful staff - very caring

CydleyMcDidley

a year ago

Knowledgeable approachable kind vets.

Adrienne Ellery

I would never take any of my animals anywhere else. John, the vet is wonderful and has cared brilliantly for Mabel,my rather complex cats needs for the past 3.6 years. He’s always at the end of a phone for reassurance and will see me quickly if it’s really necessary. I like the fact that he’s direct, with a good sense of humour and he’s never tried to sell me lots of expensive drugs and treatments. It’s a pleasure to see a proper ‘old school’ vet with years of experience who knows what’s what.

Darren Evans

My mum has used this vets for 25 years and I have now taken over care of her cats and continue to come here as they offer a great service. Much nicer going to a small local independent vet rather than a big chain.

Karen Legerton

3 years ago

We are new to the surgery and I was worried about one of my cats but my mind was put at ease with fantastic advice and care, would deffinatly recommend this surgery. Fantastic

Naomi Jane

The best Veterinarian I've ever known! Came out to the practice on a Sunday after we messaged his personal mobile number late Saturday evening, and were promptly called back to discuss our very poorly cat Pink Nose! We had 1st class care and compassion. It's so wonderful to know how much understanding and empathy this man possesses. I can't praise Hawksdown enough! Thank you