Responsible Pet Ownership
Owning a pet is really fun but also a huge commitment. Whether you have a dog, cat, or rabbit, we've got you covered with our responsible pet ownership guides.
Please speak to our friendly staff to learn more about parking availability at our practice.
Our practice is open as usual and we're here to help. Please call to book a Covid secure appointment.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have internal round-the-clock care at our 24-hour practice.
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Your vet in Dorchester
Led by Branch Partner Verity Griffiths, we're a kind and caring team based in Dorchester who are dedicated to delivering the best client and patient care. We offer a full range of veterinary services and facilities including advanced surgical techniques and excellent post-operative recovery care. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and helping your pet lead a long and happy life.
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Orthopaedic referral service
Verity Griffiths has extensive experience in surgery and provides a number of advanced procedures. With the assistance of our diagnostic team and other surgeons we use digital radiography, ultrasound and arthroscopy to allow diagnosis of many challenging cases. We specialise in fracture repair, Cruciate Disease treatment, joint and spinal surgery.
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Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy
At Medivet Dorchester we're proud to offer hydrotherapy and physiotherapy treatment. Physiotherapy is highly effective in relieving pain, restoring function and speeding up the recovery process. We also have an underwater treadmill and two qualified hydrotherapists. Find out more about hydrotherapy below.
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Dermatology
Our vet Rik Vanhoutteghem has a special interest and post graduate qualifications in Veterinary Dermatology allowing accurate diagnoses of skin diseases, effective treatment and improved outcomes for pets and their owners.
News
Dorchester Vet Saves Dog Who Swallowed a 9 inch Stick
A Dorchester vet has been hailed a hero after saving the life of a dog who swallowed a 9 inch stick.
Practice facilities
- Free Client Parking
Meet the team
Verity Griffiths
Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
Alex Best
Veterinary Surgeon
Valentin Chetrean
Veterinary Surgeon
Emma Heckford
Veterinary Surgeon
Ana Neves-De-Sousa
Night Veterinary Surgeon
Catherine Brown
Veterinary Surgeon
Fran Pike
Head Veterinary Nurse
Kristian Legg
Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse
Annabelle Rashley
Veterinary Nurse
Courtney Riley
Night Veterinary Nurse
Stacey Johnson
Night Veterinary Nurse
Sarah Crew
Student Veterinary Nurse
Sarah Lewis
Student Veterinary Nurse
Sophie Sargeant
Student Veterinary Nurse
Daniela Fusillo
Student Veterinary Nurse
Danielle Skeggs
Patient Care Assistant
Cheri Briggs
Head Client Care Assistant
Charlotte Towner
Client Care Assistant
Rebecca Bennett
Client Care Assistant
Eleanor Neville
Client Care Assistant
Vanessa Norris
Client Care Assistant
Services
- 15 Minute Consultations
- 24 Hour Emergency Vet Care
- 24 Hour Intensive Care
- Access to Emergency Care
- Acupuncture
- Animal Health Certificate (for pet travel)
- CT Imaging
- ECG
- Endoscopy
- Fleas, ticks and worming
- Free Nurse Clinics
- Hospitalisation
- Hydrotherapy
- In-house Laboratory
- Keyhole Surgery
- Medications and Prescriptions
- Microchipping
- MRI Scans
- Neutering
- Operating Theatre
- Orthopaedic Theatre
- Ultrasound
- Vaccinations
- Vet Blood Supplies
- X-Rays
As well as our in-house services at Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester, you’ll also get access to all the services available across the entire Medivet group.
Reviews
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Apr 1, 2021
Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are friendly & love each animal as if they were their own. When you have to leave your pet at the vets it’s hard but knowing you’ve left them in great hands eases your worries.
Mar 22, 2021
Your knowledge, skill and empathy shown to us either while talking on the phone or by face to face contact makes us feel relaxed and confident our Bruce is in safe hands
Mar 1, 2021
Excellent service as always, very friendly staff and helpful
Mar 1, 2021
Great help at 0500hrs on Sunday morning, vet at 0915hrs, very informative and reassuring. Use Med Vet, in WEYMOUTH, but went to Medi Vet at Dorchester in this case. Would highly recommend Medi Vet in this area.
Feb 18, 2021
Brilliant professional vet.thankyou.
Feb 16, 2021
Very efficient and friendly service Thank you all John & Theo Ward Bella & Fritz
Feb 11, 2021
Excellent service as usual, caring and efficient.
Feb 4, 2021
Lovely staff and quick lovely reception
Feb 4, 2021
Southfield Vet Centre showed compassion and looked after a pigeon of mine when it was taken to them after going missing for 5 months. Unfortunately it was too ill to save. There was no charge for their care. Thank you!
Jan 18, 2021
My little dog was unwell me being over sensitive was quite concerned but the staff informed me all what was happening very friendly . My dog is very sensitive too 😃 but when we picked her up she was fine n happy never seen her so relaxed so I'm very grateful the care she received and the dedicated staff at that practice
