Southill Vets Ltd – Vets in Sherborne
Clinic Overview
- Reviewers describe the practice as professional, friendly, and caring, with one client saying they had used the vets for more than 20 years. - Several comments value the clinic’s independent status and the fact it runs its own after-hours service. - Recent feedback highlights practical help and flexibility, including fitting in a visiting dog and handling worming and passport paperwork for EU travel.
Southill Vets is an independent practice in Sherborne, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting its friendly approach and long-standing local reputation. The clinic offers routine and surgical veterinary care, referrals, and a 24-hour emergency service for clients run by its own team. Recent feedback also points to thoughtful handling, clear communication, and practical help with travel-related pet paperwork.
Services
- •General and preventative care: preventative pet care, advice and treatment, plus free nursing clinics and the Pet Health Club.
- •Surgery and onward care: surgical treatments are offered, with specialist referrals when needed.
- •Emergency care: 24-hour emergency pet care for clients, run by the clinic’s own team rather than an outsourced provider.
- •Puppy support: Puppy Classes – Canine Academy.
- •Travel-related care: reviews mention help with worming for return to the EU and pet passport signing for a visiting dog.
- •Species seen: recent feedback includes care for a rat in an emergency, suggesting the practice also sees some small pets/exotics.
- •Comfort and handling: reviews mention a separate cat and dog waiting area, treats for dogs, and staff taking time to help pets feel settled.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
Named in reviews are Yazz and Donna, who are praised for making a dog feel comfortable in reception, and Vicky, who is thanked for compassionate support and clear explanations during an emergency visit. Reviews also speak positively about the wider team of vets, nurses, and reception staff as friendly, helpful, and professional.
Reviews
Google reviews average 4.7 stars from 155 reviews.
- •Reviewers describe the practice as professional, friendly, and caring, with one client saying they had used the vets for more than 20 years.
- •Several comments value the clinic’s independent status and the fact it runs its own after-hours service.
- •Recent feedback highlights practical help and flexibility, including fitting in a visiting dog and handling worming and passport paperwork for EU travel.
- •Reviews also mention kind communication and pet comfort, from compassionate support during an emergency rat appointment to treats, a warm welcome, and a separate cat/dog waiting area.
