The Best Veterinary Cares in Tarrant Gunville, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

We have been with the clinic for years, and have never had any issues. We have found the staff friendly, and helpful. The vets seems knowledgeable and all our animals have been calm within their setting. As with all veterinary clinics the costs have spiraled, however they offer monthly plans, that cover regular flea, tick and worm treatments, and consultations.

Always excellent care for the pet, outstanding bedside manor Kate(vet). Total confidence in all the help & treatment given, which is always fair. No, unneeded treatments given, just to bump the bill up. Would like to see a small reduction in the consult fee, rather than going up!! Highly recommend over any other vet practice.

Newton Clarke Vets is absolutely fantastic, always have time for you and explains treatment and advice so you understand. Also the monthly pet plan they have is great and highly recommend joining. Thank you also from Merlin for understanding that going through the door to the room is scary and helping me to be brave. Highly recommend Newton Clarke Vets, Sherborne or Yeovil

Best vets by far I have ever found. They are so helpful and so professional always happy to help and always treat my fur babies like their own. They were so great yesterday when we had to take our boy in after eating things he shouldn't but he got lots of cuddles from the nurse and that made him feel so much better

I have a bearded dragon that I rescued and Stan has been wonderful, explaining all the things I needed to know as she has MBD and a mouth rot. I have been three times to Magnolia House and each time, I have felt nothing but welcome and reassured by all staff. Stan was also very understanding of my financial situation and thought this through before telling me what needed to be done. I'm very happy with Magnolia House and would definitely recommend any body with Exotic pets to go here.

Had my puppy vaccinated and given best advice. Very friendly people and knowledgeable. Denzil the frenchie goes back in for his last injection in a couple of weeks.

A lovely vets and a very friendly staff but molly on the reception she was so lovely and took the time to comfort me though the hard time I definitely recommend this vets to anyone but molly u was a star 🌟 thank u so such I can't thank u enough x

Our tortoise had suffered what we thought was a prolapse. Having been with our local vet Seadown for many years previously, we called then for advice. The receptionist at Seadown was very unhelpful and told us that because it had been over 4 years since our last appointment, we would have to re-register, which could take 6 to 8 weeks. We were not offered an appointment. So we contacted Magnolia House vets, and the service we received was second to none. The receptionist was more than helpful, and despite having to register and being fully booked, we were offered a 6pm appointment that day. On our arrival, the receptionist was cheerful and very helpful. The vetinary surgeon, Esme, was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and extremely attentive and explained everything. We left Amber with them. Whatever the outcome, we could find no fault in the service we received and believe Amber will receive the best care possible. 12 out of 10. Thank you.

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Great Vets, really good at making my highly strung Lab calm and comfortable

Super helpful, friendly and caring. They remember who you are, very knowledgeable and always willing to help.

We were on holiday and my dog needed to be seen , I was able to get a same day appointment within two hours of calling. Great staff and very reasonable cost. Many thanks to a great practice.

Very friendly and helpful. The staff really know thier stuff and treat the animals with compassion and respect. They have been so kind with both of my dogs.

SUPERB!!! Having recently registered at Pilgrims Vets and our cat needing oral surgery, we have been so impressed with everything. Lottie gets incredibly stressed and 'changes personality' when taken away from home. Some special arrangements were made to ease her stress to enable the operation to go ahead and everyone has been so caring. So a BIG thank you to all of the staff, in particular, vet Rosie and nurse Niki.

Good service had an emergency on a Sunday at vet met me at the practice and rang the following day to ask how my dog was doing

If you’re ever worried about your pet out of hours this is the place to take them. Receptionist was so patient and lovely with me, as I was crying over the phone. Upon arrival she was so nice and understood that our staffy Izzy was nervous of dogs and arranged for the vet to collect us from the car. The vet took decisive action and was upfront and totally honest about costs, chances of survival and what would be best for us. He gave our staffy a dose of steroids that no doubt got her through the weekend ready for our usual vets on Monday morning. She has since been diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, and she is incredibly poorly. We’re still not sure if she will pull through, but the vet was also very honest about a blood transfusion and the cost of at least £5000. He put our minds at rest in that we are doing everything we can and he saved her little life over that weekend for sure. The charge was very reasonable, which was on a Sunday with steroids, antibiotics and anti sickness. So so glad we took a chance on them. Thank you so much and thank you for being human, we have found other vets, especially emergency ones quite the opposite.

Tom was amazing. He got Monty seen straight away and was so kind and made me feel at ease. The reception staff, especially Laura were kind and so helpful

My 15 year old cat, who we already knew had an ongoing illness, suddenly became much worse today. Being a Sunday and tomorrow Bank Holiday Monday, I was referred to Bournemouth/Wimborne “Vets Now” Emergency Hospital. They were wonderful! Yes, they were busy with many incoming emergencies but that was to be expected. After a while we were seen by an extremely compassionate vet who made a examination of Bamboo and came to the same conclusion, euthanasia was needed to avoid any further suffering. The whole process was explained clearly and without fuss which I appreciated. Medication was prepared and we proceeded to let Boo-cat go gently and peacefully to sleep. I put all future arrangements in the vets hands, as individual cremation and return of his ashes could be arranged at the same time. When you first take on responsibility for the life of an animal you hope for fun and happiness together for many years. The happiness you gain from their companionship and trust has to be repaid at the end of life too, by being aware of their pain and giving them a peaceful end to a life well lived. A huge “Thank You” to everyone at ‘Vets Now’ Wimborne this evening, who cared so well for me and for my lovely black cat who was such a good boy for so long. Good memories Bamboo. Be at peace xx

Excellent service at a time anxieties were high. Calm, friendly staff. My dog was quite relaxed with the staff, most of the time. Reception was clean and tidy with lots of information. We were kept informed of the reason for delay in seeing vet straight way. If my dog is happy, then so am I.

Very professional 👏 so lovely to our old Mr B

We are delighted to bring our gang 🐾 to Friars Moor, Blandford Forum. We relocated from South Africa🇿🇦 and brought them with us. All rescues and very happy in their new home 🏡. So far Cagney, Sunshine, Lilo, Stitch, and Van Goch have visited the team. Thanks for looking after them.

A very good vets overall as we have had no issues with the service. The staff are very helpful and friendly. 10 out of 10

Really friendly and efficient, great pet plan available.

Since I first enlisted the care and attention this veterinary process gives is phenomenal. They took fantastic care of my mums dog and handled her with care and sensitivity. Unfortunately, my mums dog Roma had to be laid to rest and The Kingston Veterinary helped her to rest. After a couple of weeks they even sent my mum a sympathy card and some plant seeds so that roma could live on through the life of the earth and have a beautiful remembrance. Thank you very much Kingston Veterinary for all your support and expertise - mentally and physically.

Had great experience as a new client, with v small Dog. Great atmosphere, very knowledgeable vet and friendly, supportive service.

Very nice people. Quite pricey. Don't think the dog is worth it.

Edit March 2024 - I wanted to extend my review following recent months. It's mainly to say a HUGE thank you to Keith, Bobby, Gemma, Georgia, Helen, Amber and everyone at Hillside for caring for Fudge. He's now crossed the rainbow bridge but during the weeks-months when Fudge's health started to decline he got nothing less than the best care and support from you. Right until his last breath your empathy helped me get through that horrible day when he left me. I'm just relief you're my boys' vets and I'll be eternally grateful for this. Feb 2023- Fudge and Oreo love going to Hillside, from the moment we arrive at the carpark they're pulling me to get in. The reception staff and nurses are so friendly and make a huge fuss which they just love and of course its all the treats...ssshhh don't tell everyone but you need to catch Amber or Beccie on duty ☺️ Firstly it's reassuring to know that the vet seeing you is familiar with the case if it's been ongoing. All vets are amazing. Oreo who needs regular vet visits due to multiple issues sees Bobby or Keith most of the time but soon you get to know them all. They're kind and empathetic. Very friendly and professional. Problems are explained, options and relevant consequences or outcomes discussed. Very recently Fudge had a seizure later in the evening, we rang them to them aware of the emergency, Gemma and Chris made sure they were ready to see him and examine him straight away. Gemma helped me get Fudge, Lab of 32k, out of the car, he was just coming out of the seizure so was very disoriented and Gemma was very caring and loving with him. I really couldn't be happier with Hillside, nothing is a bother. Prescriptions are dispensed quickly, insurance admin is done promptly. Always discussing everything with me and taking their time. Really the best vet practice 🐾❤️

Have just been to this vet for the 1st time with my kittens. The amazing vet had both kittens so relaxed. Darla had a bad start to life but sang her way through her visit. As for Drusilla she was her ever demanding self, forcing headbutt's and treats. The kitten pack is amazing with a little teddy. The calming towel provided is a great touch and works a dream. I have found this vet to be good value for money. We were not rushed through our appointment and staff members show the love they have for animals.

Olaf just loves Keith…she never gets stressed with him. The entire team are really helpful and always do everything possible for clients and their pets. I would highly recommend

Hillside Vets have been absolutely fantastic so far with our puppy. We first took her there at 13wks, and have been there for several visits since then as part of their brilliant Pet Plan. Our pup loves coming here and can't get our of the car fast enough! The staff give so much love and attention to our little girl, and we feel really at ease and confident in using their services for many years to come. The staff are knowledgeable, caring, warm, and just can't give enough every time, no matter how big or small our query may be. Their social media team is also amazing and we love seeing the behind-the-scenes on their Facebook posts! What a fantastic local vet clinic with such a great team.

Excellent veterinary care, undertook emergency surgery on our naughty stone eating Labrador after having been referred from another surgery, you saved his life. Thank you to the whole Friars Moor team 🥰

Extremely helpful..... Have a nervous 46kg rottweiler that needs medication and handling with care when visiting vets... The 2 young nurses that dealt with me were amazing........ They made me feel at ease which helped my girl to be at ease they came out to car to give her some sleepy meds then took her into a dark room to drift off. I was updated on her progress, fantastic service