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Best Vets in Dorset

#1 Ranking
4.8
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Our Score (70/100)

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Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
  • Recent feedback is strongly positive about the clinic’s friendly, caring approach, with several owners describing the team as accommodating, professional and helpful. - A recurring theme is how well the vets handle nervous pets, with reviewers saying staff take extra care and do not make owners feel rushed. - Owners regularly mention clear explanations and feeling listened to, including discussions around treatment options, emotional stress and finances.

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#2 Ranking

Medivet Wool

Dorchester

Fair £

Our Score (70/100)

4.9(302 reviews)
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Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Medivet Wool is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Andrew (Andy) Buchan. The practice offers routine veterinary care alongside broader diagnostic and treatment facilities, including in-house lab testing, imaging, endoscopy and dentistry. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting calm handling, good communication, surgery aftercare and a welcoming team, alongside one serious complaint about a missed diagnosis.

#3 Ranking
Low £

Our Score (68/100)

4.9(348 reviews)
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Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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  • Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners often describing the practice as calm, caring, friendly and professional. - Several reviewers say staff take time to explain things clearly and that pets are made to feel comfortable; one owner said their dog loves going and “doesn't want to leave”. - There are multiple examples of responsive support, including fitting in a last-minute evening appointment for a poorly guinea pig and giving advice by phone before booking an appointment.
#4

Natterjacks Vet

Bournemouth

Low £

Our Score (67/100)

4.8(527 reviews)
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  • Many recent reviewers describe the practice as caring, friendly, and professional, with several long-term clients saying they would not go elsewhere. - Compassion around difficult decisions stands out, especially for euthanasia visits, where owners mention kindness, patience, and clear explanations. - Handling of pets is often praised as calm and gentle, including positive comments from owners of anxious dogs and cats attending vaccinations and check-ups.

Our Score (67/100)

4.9(77 reviews)
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  • Calm, reassuring handling: owners repeatedly mention pets being put at ease, especially nervous dogs. - Compassion during difficult moments: one family described sensitive, patient end-of-life care for a senior cat, followed by a handwritten card and flowers. - Friendly, professional team: receptionists, nurses, and vets are all praised for kindness, clear communication, and listening well.

Our Score (66/100)

4.5(281 reviews)
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  • Positive comments focus on kind, friendly care, with owners describing the team as understanding and supportive during ongoing health problems. - Individual staff are singled out for practical help as well as pet handling, including insurance support from Amy, monthly-plan advice from Kyla, gentle care from Hatty and confident handling from Guy. - One long-term client also praised appointment availability, while another recent review simply described the clinic as offering the best care and service from kind and friendly staff.
#7
Low £

Our Score (66/100)

4.7(195 reviews)
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Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Medivet Parkstone is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine first-opinion care alongside on-site diagnostics, with facilities listed for an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and X-rays, plus standard services such as vaccinations, neutering, microchipping and dentistry. Recent feedback continues to highlight unhurried appointments, thoughtful follow-up, and particularly patient handling of nervous or rescue pets.

#8
Low £

Our Score (65/100)

4.7(257 reviews)
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Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Medivet Weymouth is part of the Medivet group and offers routine veterinary care alongside on-site diagnostics including an in-house lab, X-rays and ultrasound. The practice website also lists services such as vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, dentistry, home visits and animal health certificates for pet travel, and says it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours care is handled by Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester.

#9
Fair £

Our Score (64/100)

4.7(123 reviews)
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Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd in Blandford Forum offers emergency veterinary care, with clinic data stating 24/7 or extended-hours cover. Recent feedback points to a practice many owners use for ongoing care, particularly for older cats, with especially warm comments about reassurance and end-of-life support. No corporate group ownership is stated.

#10
Fair £

Our Score (64/100)

4.5(423 reviews)
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Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Poole Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners use the practice for routine care such as vaccinations, discussion of ongoing problems including skin and tummy issues, and palliative or end-of-life planning for older cats. Recent feedback is mixed: many reviewers describe caring, friendly staff, while others report concerns about dismissed symptoms, delayed investigation, or handling during serious illness.

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