Two African parrots on branch

Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4Pets

#10 Vet in Poole, Dorset

4.7
Corporate

Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4Pets – Vets in Poole

Updated January 2026
Corporate
Verified Prices (GBP)£Verified Prices

Clinic Overview

Companion Care (Poole) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is described on its website as a locally owned practice and is set up as a modern, well-equipped clinic with in-house diagnostics (including a laboratory, digital X‑ray and ultrasound), operating theatre, hospital ward and an isolation unit. The website also lists separate cat and dog waiting areas and support for a wide range of species (dogs, cats, small mammals and exotic pets).

Companion Care (Poole) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is described on its website as a locally owned practice and is set up as a modern, well-equipped clinic with in-house diagnostics (including a laboratory, digital X‑ray and ultrasound), operating theatre, hospital ward and an isolation unit. The website also lists separate cat and dog waiting areas and support for a wide range of species (dogs, cats, small mammals and exotic pets).

In the latest reviews available to us, owners report a mix of experiences: some describe short-notice appointment availability and staff stepping in quickly during an on-site incident involving a dog tangled in a lead, while several 1‑star reviews describe serious concerns around communication, empathy and emergency handling, including accounts where owners felt euthanasia decisions and urgency were not handled well.

Clinic data also states this is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Services

Services and capabilities listed on the clinic website include

  • Diagnostics & monitoring: in-house laboratory work (biochemistry, haematology, electrolyte assessment), blood pressure monitoring, ECG, echocardiography, ultrasound, digital X‑ray, Tonopen eye pressure testing.
  • Surgery & procedures: soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, fracture repair, ear surgery, dentistry, endoscopy.
  • Hospital care: hospital ward, isolation unit, oxygen chamber, blood transfusions (including in-house blood transfusions).
  • Cancer care: chemotherapy/cancer treatment and oncology.
  • Species covered: dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotic pets; the site also mentions small mammal medicine and surgery.
  • Preventive/routine & support clinics: microchipping, nurse clinics, weight clinic, nutritional advice, medications and prescriptions, grooming.
  • Documentation: pet passport/animal health certificate.
  • Home visits: listed on the website.
  • Out-of-hours: the website states out-of-hours emergency care is provided via Vets Now Bournemouth.

Pricing

  • Out-of-hours emergency care: the website states standard consultation fees start from £313.50 (via Vets Now Bournemouth).
  • A reviewer reports being quoted £282 for blood tests (bloods were not taken in that visit due to the cat biting, per the review).

People

Named individuals mentioned in the latest reviews

  • Dan (described as the owner): one reviewer says he was “incredibly knowledgeable” and that the practice “rectified any issues and then gone above and beyond to amend.”
  • Kate (nurse): one reviewer highlights her “positivity” helping make stressful visits more bearable.
  • Chloe and Rachel (vets): one reviewer says they were “always amazing” with their rabbits, and notes they have left.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 377 reviews.

  • Short-notice access and responsiveness: one owner says they could get appointments at short notice and found the practice easy to reach over several years.
  • Handling of stressful moments: one review describes staff quickly helping free a dog tangled in a lead/blanket on arrival for boosters, and calming the owner.
  • Rabbits/exotics mentioned: one owner specifically praises care provided to their rabbits by named vets.
  • Strong negative accounts about communication and urgency: multiple 1‑star reviews describe feeling dismissed (e.g., owners saying their suggestions for tests were not taken seriously), feeling judged or spoken to rudely, and alleging poor empathy.
  • End-of-life and emergency experiences are disputed in reviews: several reviewers describe traumatic situations where they felt euthanasia should have been offered sooner or their pet’s situation was not treated as urgent; these accounts directly conflict with other reviewers’ positive experiences of the clinic.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

Loading map...

Nearby Vets

Explore more trusted veterinary clinics near Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4Pets

Medivet Oakdale

(0.6 miles)
#1 ranked in Poole
4.9(345 reviews)

266 Wimborne Rd, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3EF, UK

Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

The Pet Practice

(0.7 miles)
#4 ranked in Poole
4.8(164 reviews)

5 Darbys Ln, Poole BH15 3ER, UK

Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
chicken

Natterjacks Vet

(1.1 miles)
#2 ranked in Poole
4.8(357 reviews)

2 Waterloo Rd, Poole BH17 7LD, UK

Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
fish
exotic
chicken

Aniwell Veterinary Company

(2.5 miles)
#8 ranked in Poole
4.8(277 reviews)

453 Ringwood Rd, Poole BH12 4LX, UK

Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Wessex Veterinary Orthopaedics

(3.5 miles)
#5 ranked in Poole
5.0(25 reviews)

340 Poole Rd, Branksome, Poole BH12 1AW, UK

Treats:
dog
cat

The Pet Health Partnership

(4.1 miles)
#11 ranked in Poole
4.8(147 reviews)

The Axium Centre, Dorchester Rd, Lytchett Minster, Organford, Poole BH16 6FE, UK

Treats:
Kiss My Face Advertisement