Mildmay Veterinary Hospital - Winchester / MiNightVet Winchester – Vets in Winchester
Clinic Overview
Mildmay Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS Veterinary Hospital in Winchester, established in the early 1980s as a small-animal hospital. It is part of CVS Group and provides routine veterinary care alongside on-site out-of-hours support through MiNightVet Winchester, with dedicated overnight staff. The hospital also offers cardiology referrals and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery referrals, alongside general consultations and surgery.
Services
- •Routine veterinary care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, and six-month health checks.
- •Nurse-led support: reviews mention regular weight checks and nail care through the Healthy Pet Club, and the clinic also lists blood pressure checks, anal sac expression, grooming, and nail clipping.
- •Surgery and follow-up care: the hospital provides neutering and general surgery. Reviews also describe a leg operation after torn ligaments were identified, surgery for a cat’s mouth growth, and follow-up support after treatment.
- •Referral and advanced services: the clinic lists a cardiology referral service and a keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery referral service.
- •Brachycephalic assessment: the hospital lists brachycephalic assessment, and reviews specifically mention Kennel Club BOAS grading.
- •Emergency and out-of-hours care: MiNightVet Winchester provides 24-hour emergency support, with recent reviews describing calm handling of urgent cases including a cat with seizure-like symptoms, a dog with an acute mouth problem, diabetes advice for an unregistered patient, and compassionate end-of-life care.
- •Other listed services: puppy parties, home visits, and pet travel documentation.
- •Species treated: dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, large and small cage birds, and backyard poultry.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review comments are generally positive on value in specific cases, with one owner saying the Kennel Club BOAS grading fee was very reasonable compared with other practices.
People
- •Lisa Blyth: thanked for calm, supportive guidance during an out-of-hours visit for a dog with diabetes, including clear advice on insulin management.
- •Rebecca: praised for carrying out a Kennel Club BOAS grading assessment, with owners highlighting her reassuring manner and clear explanations.
- •Dr Becca: warmly mentioned for a leg operation and for talking owners through surgical options in detail, with strong feedback on follow-up care.
- •Dr Richard / Richard: credited with identifying torn ligaments and also praised for prompt care relating to a cat’s mouth growth.
- •Kate: repeatedly commended for compassionate end-of-life support, with clear explanations and sensitive guidance through a difficult decision.
- •Nicky: described by one owner as the head vet and praised for treating a guinea pig with kidney stones.
Reviews
Mildmay Veterinary Hospital has a 4.6-star Google rating from 298 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is especially strong on the out-of-hours and emergency service, with owners describing the team as calm, prompt, and reassuring in stressful situations.
- •Owners often mention clear explanations and practical guidance, including around diabetes management, surgery choices, and difficult end-of-life decisions.
- •Reviews describe staff being particularly good with nervous pets, with one owner noting their rescue dog stayed unusually relaxed during an urgent visit.
- •Several reviews also highlight the wider experience around care, including kind follow-up, friendly nurses, and help with insurance paperwork during serious illness.
