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Medivet Christchurch (formerly Best Friends Vets) is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears focused on routine consultations and common first-opinion problems, with owners mentioning booster vaccinations, stomach upsets, lump checks and calm support for anxious cats during visits. Medivet also states that clients have access to 24/7 veterinary centres, with a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee.
Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd in Sturminster Newton handles both routine appointments and more urgent cases, including emergency veterinary care and out-of-hours attendance. Reviews highlight life-saving emergency surgery after referral from another practice, as well as calm, practical handling for nervous dogs. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
- •Recent positive reviews describe the clinic as friendly, helpful and caring, with one owner saying their dog made a full recovery after treatment. - Emergency work stands out in the feedback, including a life-saving operation for a dog that had eaten stones and rapid access for a dog seen the same morning it became unwell. - Handling of nervous dogs is a clear strength in some reviews, with praise for patient, low-stress support and good updates during sedation.
Examples of published fees include
- •Vet consultation: £56.50
- •Microchipping: £31.50
- •Written prescription: £20.00
- •Repeat prescription re-examination: £52.50
- •Annual booster vaccination: £67.00
- •Kennel cough vaccination: £53.50
- •Puppy full vaccination course: £95.00
- •Dog spay: from £310.00
- •Dog castration: from £240.00
- •Compassion in difficult moments: multiple reviewers focus on kind, personal handling of euthanasia, including praise for both reception staff and vets. - Strong communication and reassurance: owners often mention feeling kept informed, listened to and supported, particularly during ongoing treatment or more serious illness. - Dentistry is a recurring strength: several reviews mention dental procedures under anaesthetic, including a 17-tooth extraction, with good follow-up and smooth recoveries.
- •Warm, reassuring visits: Several reviewers mention a friendly welcome, a calm atmosphere and staff who are especially good with nervous animals, including first-time visitors. - Clear explanations and efficient care: Owners describe vets explaining their thinking clearly during appointments and dealing with problems promptly, including a same-day Friday visit and an emergency poisoning case. - Strong experience with procedures and aftercare: Recent reviews mention spaying, an operation, and ongoing treatment for an infection, with positive comments about aftercare and recovery support.
Our Score (61/100)
- •The listed out-of-hours emergency consultation fee via Vets Now Bournemouth starts from £313.50. - One reviewer says they were quoted £282 for blood tests. - Recent reviews focus more on communication and handling of care than on pricing overall.
- •Owners regularly describe the team as warm, helpful and professional, with pets seeming unusually relaxed and happy to come in. - A strong theme is low-stress handling for nervous pets, especially reactive or vet-anxious dogs, with patience, calm examinations and treats often mentioned. - First visits for new pets come up several times, with puppy and kitten owners describing welcoming, informative and stress-free appointments.
- •Owners repeatedly describe the team as friendly, kind and efficient, with warm comments about both the vets and practice staff. - Several reviews highlight calm, caring handling, including support for a very nervous dog. - Clients value the practice’s clear communication, especially when talking through treatment options and ongoing care.
Fond Farewell Vets is a family-owned, end-of-life focused service for dogs and cats in Dorchester, centred on at-home euthanasia with support before and after. The service includes telephone consultations, aftercare and cremation arrangements, and keepsake or memorial options. Recent reviews continue to highlight calm home visits, clear explanations, and unhurried support for families during and after the appointment.