Dorchester Vets4Pets Ltd

Dorchester Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and describes itself as a locally owned practice. Based on its stated facilities and the cases mentioned in reviews, it appears set up for both everyday pet care (health checks, vaccinations, routine surgery) and a notable amount of small-animal and exotic work (multiple reviews mention guinea pigs and a bearded dragon, and the website lists a wide range of exotics). The clinic also promotes in-house diagnostics (blood work, urinalysis, ear swab cytology) and imaging (digital x‑ray and ultrasound).

Owners most often describe

• •Exotics/small-furries being handled carefully (especially guinea pigs), including urgent care and end-of-life support.
• •Follow-through around bereavement (one review mentions help organising cremation and a handwritten condolence card).
• •A pricing complaint in the latest reviews: one owner objects to being charged £32 for a weight check.

Services

Services and capabilities stated on the clinic website include

• •Health checks and vaccinations
• •Routine and non-routine/emergency surgery (during routine hours)
• •Dental procedures
• •Microchipping
• •In-house lab testing: blood work, urinalysis, and ear swab cytology
• •Digital x-ray and ultrasound
• •Pharmacy
• •Operating theatre and temperature-controlled patient wards
• •Visiting orthopaedic surgeon

Exotics care is explicitly listed, including species such as exotic mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, birds, and ornamental fish. Example services listed for exotics

• •Routine and sick pet check-ups
• •Dental checks and procedures
• •Pre- and post-hibernation checks
• •Faecal worm egg checks and worming
• •Beak burrs and nail trims

Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website)

• •Emergency/urgent appointments are offered during routine hours
• •Outside of opening hours, clients are directed to an out-of-hours provider (Southfield Veterinary Centre)

Pricing

• •Out-of-hours provider consultations are stated to start from £149.
• •A reviewer reports being charged £32.00 for a weight check (and said they would not return).

People

Staff mentioned by name in the latest written reviews

• •Antonio (vet): repeatedly described as compassionate during a guinea pig’s illness and euthanasia appointment; one owner specifically mentions being helped to feel at ease and reassured during the process.
• •Jordan: mentioned across several reviews for urgent care and ongoing support. Examples include gentle handling of guinea pigs during health checks, helping a dog with a difficult skin condition by providing clearer direction and treatment, and support around a pet’s death (including help organising cremation and a handwritten condolence card).
• •Reception team / nurses: one owner notes the reception team being patient, and vet nurses providing support before and after a spay operation.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 185 reviews. “”

• •Multiple owners highlight care for guinea pigs and other exotics, including urgent appointments and careful handling (contrasted with “rough” handling at other vets).
• •Several reviews describe supportive end-of-life care, including compassion during euthanasia discussions and practical help such as arranging cremation and sending a handwritten condolence card.
• •Positive surgical support is mentioned in one review around pre- and post-spay care.
• •Pricing feedback is mixed: one recent review complains about £32 for a weight check, while other recent reviews focus on service quality rather than cost.