Featured Clinic Overview
- •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.
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- •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.
Longmead Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent, vet-owned surgery that has been serving clients since 1940 and is accredited as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) small animal practice. It’s set up for both routine care and more advanced work, with in-house CT scanning, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and advanced orthopaedic surgery listed on its website, plus full hospitalisation facilities with separate dog and cat wards.
Longmead Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent, vet-owned surgery that has been serving clients since 1940 and is accredited as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) small animal practice. It’s set up for both routine care and more advanced work, with in-house CT scanning, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and advanced orthopaedic surgery listed on its website, plus full hospitalisation facilities with separate dog and cat wards.
Bredy Veterinary Centre
Bridport
Our Score (86/100)
Bredy Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that (based on its own published “Farm Newsletter”) appears to support farm/livestock clients alongside routine pet care. Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention staff handling nervous dogs calmly, talking through multiple treatment options (including injections), and dealing quickly with insurance paperwork when needed.
Bredy Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that (based on its own published “Farm Newsletter”) appears to support farm/livestock clients alongside routine pet care. Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention staff handling nervous dogs calmly, talking through multiple treatment options (including injections), and dealing quickly with insurance paperwork when needed.
Priory Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided). Based on the latest reviews, it’s used for both routine appointments and more difficult moments, including quick, low-stress nail trims, support for young pets (a kitten’s early months), and end-of-life care.
Priory Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided). Based on the latest reviews, it’s used for both routine appointments and more difficult moments, including quick, low-stress nail trims, support for young pets (a kitten’s early months), and end-of-life care.
IVC Kingston Veterinary Group
Sherborne
Our Score (78/100)
IVC Kingston Veterinary Group describes itself as a long-established mixed practice (founded in 1886) treating domestic pets, livestock and horses, with a purpose-built equine surgical unit. The website also promotes Pet Health Club preventative healthcare plans, and the clinic is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention friendly, professional interactions, with a few calling out high costs—especially for dispensed medication.
IVC Kingston Veterinary Group describes itself as a long-established mixed practice (founded in 1886) treating domestic pets, livestock and horses, with a purpose-built equine surgical unit. The website also promotes Pet Health Club preventative healthcare plans, and the clinic is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention friendly, professional interactions, with a few calling out high costs—especially for dispensed medication.
The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Wimborne
Our Score (74/100)
The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd is a specialist veterinary practice dedicated to equine dentistry, founded in January 2013 by Dr Chris Pearce MRCVS. The website describes a team of six veterinary surgeons specialising in equine dentistry, offering both routine appointments and advanced referral-level work, supported by on-site imaging (including CT, digital x‑ray and a digital oral video camera). Recent reviews repeatedly mention being able to watch and have procedures clearly explained, efficient handling of referrals through to operations, and regular updates during inpatient care (including one horse kept in the clinic’s care for a week).
The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd is a specialist veterinary practice dedicated to equine dentistry, founded in January 2013 by Dr Chris Pearce MRCVS. The website describes a team of six veterinary surgeons specialising in equine dentistry, offering both routine appointments and advanced referral-level work, supported by on-site imaging (including CT, digital x‑ray and a digital oral video camera). Recent reviews repeatedly mention being able to watch and have procedures clearly explained, efficient handling of referrals through to operations, and regular updates during inpatient care (including one horse kept in the clinic’s care for a week).
Friars Moor Livestock Health presents itself as a livestock-focused clinic (based on its name). From the latest written review available, it also appears to have an on-site setup for collecting animal supplies (“picking up some stuff for my animals”), and the facility is described as “new.” No corporate group ownership or wider clinical capabilities are stated in the inputs we have.
Friars Moor Livestock Health presents itself as a livestock-focused clinic (based on its name). From the latest written review available, it also appears to have an on-site setup for collecting animal supplies (“picking up some stuff for my animals”), and the facility is described as “new.” No corporate group ownership or wider clinical capabilities are stated in the inputs we have.
Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Blandford Forum
Our Score (72/100)
Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours is stated in the clinic data). Recent reviews describe a practice that’s frequently used for ongoing care of older cats, including end-of-life support, but with mixed feedback on front-desk handling in stressful situations.
Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours is stated in the clinic data). Recent reviews describe a practice that’s frequently used for ongoing care of older cats, including end-of-life support, but with mixed feedback on front-desk handling in stressful situations.
- •Owners repeatedly mention helpful, friendly interactions and being remembered over time. - Several reviews emphasise communication and explanation, especially during a pet’s illness—making it easier to understand what was happening and what options existed. - Handling of anxious animals comes up positively (e.g., a dog being kept calm and comfortable).
- •Owners repeatedly mention helpful, friendly interactions and being remembered over time. - Several reviews emphasise communication and explanation, especially during a pet’s illness—making it easier to understand what was happening and what options existed. - Handling of anxious animals comes up positively (e.g., a dog being kept calm and comfortable).