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Aniwell Veterinary Company

#8 Vet in Poole, Dorset

4.8
Corporate

Aniwell Veterinary Company – Vets in Poole

Updated January 2026
Corporate
Top 10 Ranking
#45 in Dorset

Clinic Overview

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention: - Same-day appointments are reported as available when needed; one reviewer also says they were seen “even on Saturdays,” which conflicts with the published opening hours showing the clinic closed Saturdays. - The building setup is mentioned: a spacious waiting area with separate areas for cats and dogs. - Practical help with non-registered cases is described (advising someone who found a lost cat to bring it in so they could help find the owner).

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention

  • Same-day appointments are reported as available when needed; one reviewer also says they were seen “even on Saturdays,” which conflicts with the published opening hours showing the clinic closed Saturdays.
  • The building setup is mentioned: a spacious waiting area with separate areas for cats and dogs.
  • Practical help with non-registered cases is described (advising someone who found a lost cat to bring it in so they could help find the owner).
  • Experiences with process/consistency are mixed: one person notes “each time different doctor or nurse,” and another describes a sedation/“put out” appointment being mishandled after a staff change (a vet called David “no longer works there,” and the clinic hadn’t captured the sedation/anaesthetic requirement correctly).

(Ownership group/independent status is not stated in the provided sources.)

Services

Based on the provided clinic data and what owners describe in reviews, services mentioned include

  • Veterinary nurse training facility (stated in clinic data).
  • Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) (stated in clinic data; no additional detail provided in the website summary).
  • Same-day appointments for unplanned issues (reported by owners).
  • Vaccinations/annual check-up (described as booked for one dog).
  • Nail clipping (described as planned alongside an annual check-up).
  • Sedation/being “put out” for procedures (mentioned as required for a dog’s visit; scheduling did not go smoothly in one review).
  • Treatment for a suspected yeast infection, including medication and ear drops (as described by one owner).
  • Euthanasia (one detailed account), including keepsake support (a card with a paw print).

Pricing

Prices are only mentioned in one negative review

  • £200 for a consultation described as “less than 10 minutes.”
  • Medication described as £2.50 per pill (reviewer compares this to under £1 elsewhere online).
  • Ear drops priced at £55 (reviewer questions why they were advised for use on paws).

People

Named individuals mentioned in the latest reviews

  • Rachel: singled out positively (“Shout out to Rachel. She is amazing!!!”), though no specific clinical action is described beyond how the pet was treated.
  • David: referenced in a complaint about an appointment booked around sedation/being “put out” for a jab/check-up/nail clip; the owner reports being told on arrival that David no longer worked there, and that the plan couldn’t be carried out as expected.

Across reviews, owners describe vets and nurses who

  • Take time and explain things clearly during appointments (one long-term client specifically mentions clear explanations and unhurried consults). But there are also reports of
  • Lack of continuity (“each time different doctor or nurse”).
  • Booking/communication failures around sedation instructions and follow-up charges for replacement sedation tablets after a disrupted appointment.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 277 reviews. - Appointment access and communication: multiple owners report being able to get same-day appointments; one complaint describes poor internal note-taking about sedation/anaesthetic requirements and a wasted visit after sedating the dog.

  • Facility experience is inconsistent: one reviewer describes a “spacious” waiting area with separate cat/dog areas; another describes the reception/waiting area as unclean (hair and strong smell). A different reviewer says the clinic “look amazing.”
  • Compassionate support at euthanasia: one detailed review describes being treated with “kindness and dignity,” no pressure for immediate payment after euthanasia, and receiving a sympathy card with a paw print.
  • Costs and prescribing approach: one reviewer reports high charges for a short consult and medication pricing they felt was excessive, and felt the exam added little beyond confirming what they already suspected.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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