Medivet Beaminster (Girling & Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster) – Vets in Beaminster
Clinic Overview
Medivet Beaminster is part of the Medivet group and offers both routine care and more advanced diagnostics and procedures, with on-site imaging and an in-house lab listed on its website. The practice also offers acupuncture and treats a broad mix of species including cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics and reptiles. Out-of-hours care is arranged via Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester, and recent reviews consistently highlight calm handling, clear advice, clean facilities and caring follow-up.
Medivet Beaminster is part of the Medivet group and offers both routine care and more advanced diagnostics and procedures, with on-site imaging and an in-house lab listed on its website. The practice also offers acupuncture and treats a broad mix of species including cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics and reptiles. Out-of-hours care is arranged via Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester, and recent reviews consistently highlight calm handling, clear advice, clean facilities and caring follow-up.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, six-monthly and annual health checks, vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchipping and neutering. Recent reviews specifically mention annual injections, kennel cough vaccination and worming tablets.
- •Diagnostics and procedures: in-house laboratory testing, X-rays, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy and keyhole surgery are listed on the clinic website.
- •Dental and rehabilitation support: dentistry, veterinary physiotherapy and acupuncture are all listed. Reviews give acupuncture particular mention, with one owner describing very good results under Sian’s care.
- •Nurse and follow-up support: nurse clinics are available, and recent feedback includes praise for a veterinary nurse caring for a cat, as well as helpful telephone advice followed by an in-person check.
- •Additional practical services: home visits and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel are listed on the website.
- •Species treated: the clinic states it sees cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics and reptiles, with feline medicine listed as a specialty.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. The clinic’s website also lists an out-of-hours consultation fee of £130 via Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester, with no charge for phone assessment.
People
- •Sian (vet): repeatedly praised in reviews for acupuncture care, knowledge, reassurance and support in difficult cases.
- •Jane (receptionist): specifically mentioned for warmth and compassion on the phone.
- •Veterinary nurse (unnamed): one recent reviewer describes the nurse treating their cat as extremely caring and understanding.
- •Wider team: reviews regularly praise the reception staff and vets for being friendly, professional, helpful and good with nervous animals.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 240 reviews.
- •Reviews frequently describe the team as friendly, professional and reassuring, with clear advice during routine checks and appointments that run smoothly.
- •Several owners mention calm, supportive handling of nervous pets, and one review highlights how comfortable the team made a shy autistic owner feel during visits.
- •Acupuncture under Sian is a standout theme, with reviewers describing it as successful and praising her knowledge and manner.
- •Reception and follow-up are also strong themes, including attentive telephone advice, caring in-person follow-up, and repeated comments about the practice being clean.
