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Dorset Equine Veterinary Services Ltd

#8 Vet in Dorchester, Dorset

4.9
Independent Clinic

Dorset Equine Veterinary Services Ltd – Vets in Dorchester

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

From the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often mention that the team turn up when needed and that vets can be thorough (one review specifically names David for a detailed service). There is also some mixed/unclear feedback in the reviews: a few reviewers talk about dogs and a fenced area to run dogs off-lead, which doesn’t obviously align with the clinic’s equine focus as described on its website.

From the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often mention that the team turn up when needed and that vets can be thorough (one review specifically names David for a detailed service). There is also some mixed/unclear feedback in the reviews: a few reviewers talk about dogs and a fenced area to run dogs off-lead, which doesn’t obviously align with the clinic’s equine focus as described on its website.

Services

  • Equine veterinary care (horses only), covering cases ranging from ponies to professional racing/competition yards (as described by the clinic).
  • 24-hour veterinary service (as stated by the clinic, within its stated catchment area).
  • Surgical facilities (on site, per the clinic website summary).
  • Hospitalisation facilities (on site, per the clinic website summary).

People

  • Peter Aitken (founder; established the practice in 2004).
  • David (role not specified in the review): mentioned by name for being “very thorough” and providing a great service.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 24 reviews. “”

  • Owners describe the team as being there when needed, even if they “do not need them often.”
  • One reviewer highlights thoroughness and names David specifically.
  • A minority of reviews discuss dogs (including running dog-aggressive dogs off-lead in a fenced environment), which conflicts with the clinic’s equine-only positioning described on its website.

Special Services

Emergency Services

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