Featured Clinic Overview
Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent, family-run practice treating small animals and exotics. The website highlights Fear Free Certification and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status, and reviews repeatedly point to the clinic being set up particularly well for exotics—especially guinea pigs, chinchillas, tortoises and bearded dragons. Owners frequently name specific vets (Stan and Jenny) and describe detailed communication (for example, explaining conditions like metabolic bone disease and mouth rot, and discussing options with cost in mind).
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- •Owners repeatedly mention staff being patient with nervous dogs, taking extra care and using practical reassurance (one review mentions liver paste as a persuader). - Several reviewers highlight clear explanations and feeling listened to, including not feeling rushed in consults. - Practical service points come up: appointment reminders and being able to make appointments without difficulty.
- •Owners repeatedly mention staff being patient with nervous dogs, taking extra care and using practical reassurance (one review mentions liver paste as a persuader). - Several reviewers highlight clear explanations and feeling listened to, including not feeling rushed in consults. - Practical service points come up: appointment reminders and being able to make appointments without difficulty.
- •Round-the-clock care with frequent updates: owners describe overnight inpatient care and being kept updated while their pet was being treated. - Strong support through difficult decisions: several reviews focus on euthanasia being handled gently, with staff described as empathetic and supportive. - Procedures that owners specifically call out as going well: neutering and multiple dentals under anaesthetic are mentioned, with good recoveries and reassurance.
- •Round-the-clock care with frequent updates: owners describe overnight inpatient care and being kept updated while their pet was being treated. - Strong support through difficult decisions: several reviews focus on euthanasia being handled gently, with staff described as empathetic and supportive. - Procedures that owners specifically call out as going well: neutering and multiple dentals under anaesthetic are mentioned, with good recoveries and reassurance.
VETSMITHS is an independent veterinary practice and an RCVS Practice Standards clinic, with an in-house laboratory and routine-to-surgical care listed on its site. Based on both the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for preventative care and nurse appointments, routine surgery (including spays and other operations), dentistry, and urgent/emergency presentations (including out-of-hours care stated on the website). Reviewers give concrete examples of: prompt emergency treatment (a dog that ate dark chocolate), structured aftercare following a spay, and vets taking time to work around anxious/nervous pets with approaches like patience and treats.
VETSMITHS is an independent veterinary practice and an RCVS Practice Standards clinic, with an in-house laboratory and routine-to-surgical care listed on its site. Based on both the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for preventative care and nurse appointments, routine surgery (including spays and other operations), dentistry, and urgent/emergency presentations (including out-of-hours care stated on the website). Reviewers give concrete examples of: prompt emergency treatment (a dog that ate dark chocolate), structured aftercare following a spay, and vets taking time to work around anxious/nervous pets with approaches like patience and treats.
Medivet Wool
Dorchester
Our Score (91/100)
Medivet Wool is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by veterinary surgeon Andy Buchan. The practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics, with in-house lab testing plus imaging (X‑rays and ultrasound) and procedures like endoscopy and dentistry listed on its service range. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention calm handling of nervous pets, surgery with follow-up/aftercare, and good communication (including being kept updated during a dog’s castration).
Medivet Wool is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the clinic website) by veterinary surgeon Andy Buchan. The practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics, with in-house lab testing plus imaging (X‑rays and ultrasound) and procedures like endoscopy and dentistry listed on its service range. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention calm handling of nervous pets, surgery with follow-up/aftercare, and good communication (including being kept updated during a dog’s castration).
Natterjacks Vet
Poole
Our Score (89/100)
Concrete examples owners describe include
- •Same‑day appointments being offered when something urgent comes up. - Gentle handling for nervous pets (dogs that “shake” at the vet; cats that get stressed). - Dental work carried out for a cat, alongside routine vaccination/check-up care.
Concrete examples owners describe include
- •Same‑day appointments being offered when something urgent comes up. - Gentle handling for nervous pets (dogs that “shake” at the vet; cats that get stressed). - Dental work carried out for a cat, alongside routine vaccination/check-up care.
Our Score (89/100)
Medivet Poole 24 hour (Walton Lodge Vets) is part of the Medivet group and is set up for round‑the‑clock care, including out‑of‑hours emergencies. Owners repeatedly describe being able to book urgent appointments quickly and being seen promptly, including on weekend nights. Recent reviews include specific examples such as supporting a senior dog with cluster seizures, treating a dog with very swollen sore eyes, and handling a sudden, severe feline emergency (saddle thrombus) where the vet explained prognosis clearly and facilitated a calm, family-present euthanasia.
Medivet Poole 24 hour (Walton Lodge Vets) is part of the Medivet group and is set up for round‑the‑clock care, including out‑of‑hours emergencies. Owners repeatedly describe being able to book urgent appointments quickly and being seen promptly, including on weekend nights. Recent reviews include specific examples such as supporting a senior dog with cluster seizures, treating a dog with very swollen sore eyes, and handling a sudden, severe feline emergency (saddle thrombus) where the vet explained prognosis clearly and facilitated a calm, family-present euthanasia.
Natterjacks Vet
Bournemouth
Our Score (88/100)
Natterjacks Vet has been providing pet care since 2012 and describes itself as a community-focused practice with “fully equipped” sites. Owners most often describe day-to-day care (vaccinations and annual check-ups) alongside support for difficult end-of-life decisions; multiple recent reviews mention euthanasia handled with sensitivity and kindness. Practical points raised in reviews include same-day appointments being arranged when pets are unwell, and one owner reporting appointments consistently running late.
Natterjacks Vet has been providing pet care since 2012 and describes itself as a community-focused practice with “fully equipped” sites. Owners most often describe day-to-day care (vaccinations and annual check-ups) alongside support for difficult end-of-life decisions; multiple recent reviews mention euthanasia handled with sensitivity and kindness. Practical points raised in reviews include same-day appointments being arranged when pets are unwell, and one owner reporting appointments consistently running late.
Our Score (87/100)
Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group and is set up to provide round-the-clock care, including emergency and overnight hospitalisation. Recent reviews describe pets being admitted urgently and kept in for several days with progress updates, and owners also mention clear communication around planned procedures (including being phoned immediately if a pet wasn’t doing well after an operation). The premises are described as having a bright waiting area and a separate cat waiting area, and one owner noted being shown how to apply flea drops effectively.
Medivet Dorchester Southfield Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group and is set up to provide round-the-clock care, including emergency and overnight hospitalisation. Recent reviews describe pets being admitted urgently and kept in for several days with progress updates, and owners also mention clear communication around planned procedures (including being phoned immediately if a pet wasn’t doing well after an operation). The premises are described as having a bright waiting area and a separate cat waiting area, and one owner noted being shown how to apply flea drops effectively.
Haydon Veterinary Centre
Bridport
Our Score (87/100)
Haydon Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice with a membership option (Pet Health Club® Plus) mentioned on its website, including consultations as part of the plan. Reviews repeatedly describe being able to get appointments easily, sometimes with a chosen vet, and several give specific examples of staff taking time to explain options and costs rather than pushing extras. Owners also mention nurse appointments being used for routine checks (and even one cat injury), which some see as a fairer-fee route for suitable cases.
Haydon Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice with a membership option (Pet Health Club® Plus) mentioned on its website, including consultations as part of the plan. Reviews repeatedly describe being able to get appointments easily, sometimes with a chosen vet, and several give specific examples of staff taking time to explain options and costs rather than pushing extras. Owners also mention nurse appointments being used for routine checks (and even one cat injury), which some see as a fairer-fee route for suitable cases.