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Vets in Dorset

30 verified veterinary practices across 22 Dorset towns. Every listing comes from the practice's own website — nothing is guessed or padded out.

Quick answer

Browse the 30 verified Dorset practices below —22 towns are covered. Every listing comes from the practice's own website, verified 2026-07-19. PETHEALTH+ shows 0 practices that state they are independent. For emergencies, phone the practice first; the answerphone gives the out-of-hours number.

Towns in Dorset

All 30 practices in Dorset

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vets are there in Dorset?
Our directory lists 30 veterinary practices in Dorset, spread across 22 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 30 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 — 0 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 0 equine practices, 0 farm-animal practices and 0 practices that see exotic pets listed; most practices (30) treat dogs, cats and small pets. The equine, farm and exotic filter pages list each group individually.