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Wessex Veterinary Orthopaedics describes itself as an independent surgical referral clinic focused on orthopaedic and spinal disorders in dogs and cats. Reviews strongly reinforce that referral/specialist setup, with owners describing complex cases such as IVDD spinal surgery, TPLO knee surgery, and fracture repairs using plates/screws or external fixation. Several reviewers also mention a fixed-price structure for operations plus aftercare and follow-up visits, and practical, process-driven support such as clear post-op instructions, day-of-surgery updates, and help handling insurance claims.
Wessex Veterinary Orthopaedics describes itself as an independent surgical referral clinic focused on orthopaedic and spinal disorders in dogs and cats. Reviews strongly reinforce that referral/specialist setup, with owners describing complex cases such as IVDD spinal surgery, TPLO knee surgery, and fracture repairs using plates/screws or external fixation. Several reviewers also mention a fixed-price structure for operations plus aftercare and follow-up visits, and practical, process-driven support such as clear post-op instructions, day-of-surgery updates, and help handling insurance claims.
St Marys Veterinary Clinic
Ferndown
Our Score (85/100)
St Marys Veterinary Clinic sees cats, dogs and a range of small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters), and is accredited as Rabbit Friendly and an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic. The website lists routine care such as consultations, vaccinations and neutering, plus animal health certificates (also echoed in reviews describing help with travel paperwork). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention stress‑free, on‑time appointments and vets taking extra time to explain options—alongside a small number of reviews raising concerns about high costs for complex cases (one report of a bill close to £1,000 for a stray cat after imaging, treatment and end‑of‑life care).
St Marys Veterinary Clinic sees cats, dogs and a range of small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters), and is accredited as Rabbit Friendly and an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic. The website lists routine care such as consultations, vaccinations and neutering, plus animal health certificates (also echoed in reviews describing help with travel paperwork). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention stress‑free, on‑time appointments and vets taking extra time to explain options—alongside a small number of reviews raising concerns about high costs for complex cases (one report of a bill close to £1,000 for a stray cat after imaging, treatment and end‑of‑life care).
Lynwood Vets
Bournemouth
Our Score (85/100)
Lynwood Vets is a long-established small-animal practice (the website states it has been operating since 1849) with in-house facilities including dental X‑ray, ultrasound and endoscopy. It also states that out-of-hours care (nights, weekends and bank holidays) is provided via Vets Now through another branch. The practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Lynwood Vets is a long-established small-animal practice (the website states it has been operating since 1849) with in-house facilities including dental X‑ray, ultrasound and endoscopy. It also states that out-of-hours care (nights, weekends and bank holidays) is provided via Vets Now through another branch. The practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Medivet Weymouth
Weymouth
Our Score (84/100)
Medivet Weymouth is part of the Medivet group and offers routine care alongside on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, X-rays and ultrasound). The clinic’s website lists services such as vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, dentistry, home visits, and animal health certificates for pet travel; it also states the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Medivet Weymouth is part of the Medivet group and offers routine care alongside on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, X-rays and ultrasound). The clinic’s website lists services such as vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, dentistry, home visits, and animal health certificates for pet travel; it also states the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Medivet Parkstone
Poole
Our Score (83/100)
Medivet Parkstone is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears set up for routine care plus on-site diagnostics, with facilities listed for an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and X‑rays, and standard services such as vaccinations, neutering, microchipping and dentistry. Reviews repeatedly mention longer, unhurried appointments and thorough follow-up: one owner describes detailed diet advice after a dog’s stomach upset, and another describes a “very long” end-of-day consult where options were talked through and “things that would not help” were ruled out.
Medivet Parkstone is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears set up for routine care plus on-site diagnostics, with facilities listed for an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and X‑rays, and standard services such as vaccinations, neutering, microchipping and dentistry. Reviews repeatedly mention longer, unhurried appointments and thorough follow-up: one owner describes detailed diet advice after a dog’s stomach upset, and another describes a “very long” end-of-day consult where options were talked through and “things that would not help” were ruled out.
Riverside Veterinary Clinic
Bournemouth
Our Score (83/100)
Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned, independent practice that says it has been treating pets since 1988. Recent reviews repeatedly name Dr. Reza Sadeghi and describe outcomes in tricky, longer-running problems as well as urgent issues—for example, successful management of a dog’s atopic dermatitis, and removal of a grass seed from a cocker spaniel’s nose during what the owner described as their first emergency in years.
Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned, independent practice that says it has been treating pets since 1988. Recent reviews repeatedly name Dr. Reza Sadeghi and describe outcomes in tricky, longer-running problems as well as urgent issues—for example, successful management of a dog’s atopic dermatitis, and removal of a grass seed from a cocker spaniel’s nose during what the owner described as their first emergency in years.
The Pet Practice
Christchurch
Our Score (83/100)
The Pet Practice is an independent, family-owned clinic founded in 2009 by vet Ben Johnson. Recent reviews repeatedly mention getting appointments quickly and being seen “as soon as needed,” with clear explanations from vets and an effort to keep owners informed about costs. Owners also describe staff taking time to settle excitable or nervous pets (including dogs that “adore the team”), and there are specific examples of more serious care such as a cat being saved after collapsing with a heart attack and a routine spay with a straightforward recovery.
The Pet Practice is an independent, family-owned clinic founded in 2009 by vet Ben Johnson. Recent reviews repeatedly mention getting appointments quickly and being seen “as soon as needed,” with clear explanations from vets and an effort to keep owners informed about costs. Owners also describe staff taking time to settle excitable or nervous pets (including dogs that “adore the team”), and there are specific examples of more serious care such as a cat being saved after collapsing with a heart attack and a routine spay with a straightforward recovery.
Stokewood Veterinary Centre
Bournemouth
Our Score (82/100)
Stokewood Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice for dogs, cats and rabbits, with on-site diagnostic facilities (laboratory testing plus radiography/ultrasound, including digital radiology) and a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic (CFC) accreditation. The practice also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Stokewood Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice for dogs, cats and rabbits, with on-site diagnostic facilities (laboratory testing plus radiography/ultrasound, including digital radiology) and a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic (CFC) accreditation. The practice also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility.
Medivet Christchurch (Best Friends Vets)
Christchurch
Our Score (82/100)
Medivet Christchurch (previously Best Friends Vets) is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears geared toward routine consultations and common problems, with owners specifically mentioning booster vaccinations, stomach upsets, and checking lumps (including taking a sample during a visit). From the website, Medivet also offers access to 24/7 veterinary centres, with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee.
Medivet Christchurch (previously Best Friends Vets) is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears geared toward routine consultations and common problems, with owners specifically mentioning booster vaccinations, stomach upsets, and checking lumps (including taking a sample during a visit). From the website, Medivet also offers access to 24/7 veterinary centres, with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee.
Three Cross Veterinary Surgery
Wimborne
Our Score (82/100)
Three Cross Veterinary Surgery is part of the Ocean Vets group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe routine companion-animal care, with specific mentions of cat dentistry (including a dental procedure) and end-of-life support. Owners also describe the team adapting appointments for anxious or reactive pets, and one review notes an at-home euthanasia visit carried out by a vet and nurse.
Three Cross Veterinary Surgery is part of the Ocean Vets group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe routine companion-animal care, with specific mentions of cat dentistry (including a dental procedure) and end-of-life support. Owners also describe the team adapting appointments for anxious or reactive pets, and one review notes an at-home euthanasia visit carried out by a vet and nurse.
