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Vets in Dorset

100 verified veterinary practices across 39 Dorset towns. Every listing comes from the practice's own website — nothing is guessed or padded out. 19 practices publish a list we have verified — compare fees in Dorset.

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Browse the 100 verified Dorset practices below —39 towns are covered. Every listing comes from the practice's own website, verified 2026-08-11. PETHEALTH+ shows 43 practices that state they are independent. For emergencies, phone the practice first; the answerphone gives the out-of-hours number.

Towns in Dorset

All 100 practices in Dorset

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vets are there in Dorset?
Our directory lists 100 veterinary practices in Dorset, spread across 39 towns. Every listing is verified from the practice's own website; anything the practice does not publish is left blank rather than guessed.
How do I find an emergency or out-of-hours vet in Dorset?
1 of the 100 listed Dorset practices publish an out-of-hours or 24-hour arrangement — see the out-of-hours filter page for the current list. At night or weekends, phone your own practice first: the answerphone gives the emergency number they use. Always call before travelling.
Are there independent vets in Dorset?
Yes — 43 listed Dorset practices state on their own websites that they are independent. Ownership is only shown where the practice publishes it, so the real number may be higher.
Can I find horse, farm or exotic vets in Dorset?
Yes. Dorset has 9 equine practices, 1 farm-animal practices and 33 practices that see exotic pets listed; most practices (92) treat dogs, cats and small pets. The equine, farm and exotic filter pages list each group individually.