The Carisbrooke Vets

The Carisbrooke Vets has been providing veterinary care since the 1960s and, based on its website, covers small animals, exotics and farm work, with 24/7 in-house emergency and out-of-hours provision. Recent reviews most often describe quick access for urgent problems (being “seen immediately” or “straight away”), clear explanations during consultations, and practical follow-up information after treatment. Owners also mention some on-site workflow choices that affect visits, such as keeping cats and dogs separated in the waiting area (though one reviewer notes this isn’t always followed by other owners) and the use of text notifications.

Services

•Small animal care (website).
•Exotics care (website).
•Farm veterinary services (website).
•24/7 in-house emergency / out-of-hours care (website).
•Urgent/same-day illness and injury appointments mentioned in reviews, including
•Puppy seen immediately for diarrhoea/lethargy after vaccination; given a full check and treatment including antibiotics, pain relief and probiotics for a suspected infection (review).
•Deep leg cut treated promptly with the wound stitched “there and then,” plus aftercare information and advice (review).
•Vaccinations are referenced in context of a puppy’s second vaccination (review).
•Veterinary Nurse Training facility (clinic data).

People

•Jarisha (vet) is named in a review for seeing a puppy immediately, doing a full check, and providing a clear treatment plan (antibiotics, pain relief and probiotics).
•Reception team is repeatedly referenced for specific, practical help: calming and welcoming anxious owners/pets, and being efficient.
•Multiple reviewers value vets who talk them through everything and explain clearly/concise.
•One reviewer notes a preference to see the same vet consistently, describing this as helpful for their dog getting used to appointments.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 545 reviews. - Fast help for urgent issues: people describe being seen “immediately” or “straight away,” including for a cut leg requiring stitches and for a sick young puppy.

•Clear communication: several reviews mention vets explaining findings and options clearly and not rushing appointments.
•Handling nervous pets: owners of dogs that dislike vet visits mention gentle handling and an understanding approach.
•Practical logistics: cat/dog separation in the waiting area is praised (with one reviewer noting it relies on owners following it), and text notifications are mentioned positively.
•Pricing: one reviewer says fees were “very reasonable” compared with their usual vet, without giving figures.

Reviews for The Carisbrooke Vets

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 545 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Peter Evans

in the last week

Our recent visit was as to be expected, waiting time was short, staff were pleasant and the vet was thorough and efficient.

Graham melville

a week ago

Very good kind and gentle with my dog whom hates to be at the vets. Staff also very understanding

Cat Mason

a month ago

Thank you to the reception team for your welcome and calming presence. Cat and dog separated is great but dog owners don’t follow.

Sophie Louise

Our 12 week old puppy, Daisy, was feeling unwell. She had diarrhoea and was lethargic a few days after having her 2nd vaccination. After calling Carisbrooke vets we were seen immediately by a lovely vet named Jarisha. She was so attentive and gave Daisy a full check before administering antibiotics, pain relief and probiotics to treat a suspected infection. We were so pleased with our experience I made a point of taking the vets' name. Thank you, Jarisha. Daisy is peacefully snoring away and hopefully on the mend 😊

Sam Burgess

2 months ago

Very helpful, booked us in at short notice as our dog became ill while visiting my parents. The vet was very good and talked us through everything

Isobel Button

3 weeks ago

We were on holiday and our dog Millie managed to cut her leg quite deeply. Carisbrooke saw us straight away and stitched the wound there and then. They explained everything very clearly and provided excellent aftercare information and advice. We also found the fees compared with our own vet at home to be very reasonable. Hopefully when we holiday here again nothing like this will happen again but we would recommend them 100%. Thank you very much.

Maria Hewison

As a family we have been using this vets for all our pets. The service is faultless, staff so friendly and loving to our pets. I feel safe knowing I have Carisbrooke Vets looking after my fur babies.

Steve Biggs

Fantastic receptionist who was just a lovely person, really caring and understanding. The vet I saw very very good, explained everything concisely, very good with my dog. The only thing that would make it perfect for me is to see the same vet, the reason I say this the dog gets used to the same vet every time and the vet knows the dog.

Emily S

I can’t recommend Carisbrooke Vets highly enough! The whole team is friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. From the moment I walk in, my dog Annie has always been treated with kindness and patience, which instantly puts us both at ease. The vets take the time to explain everything clearly and never rush through appointments, and it’s obvious they truly love what they do. The reception staff are welcoming and efficient. I feel completely confident knowing Annie is in safe and caring hands.

Mark Southwell

3 months ago

I have been with you for 19 for two dogs. I have only rarely had a consultation which wasn’t of help to my dogs. Return visit to a known vet has always ended up with a good outcome in terms of understanding what is wrong and how it can be treated. Your office staff are a credit to you and I have noticed some clear improvements in the Carisbrooke surgery recently. I really like the text notifications. All in all me and my dog are very pleased with what you all do.