Dog & Cat Vets in Bournemouth

## Summary The Pet Practice is a veterinary clinic that’s also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews describe it handling a mix of **routine care and same-day urgent problems** across different species, including cats, dogs, and even an elderly hamster. Owners repeatedly mention **gentle handling** (for nervous pets and cats), **clear explanations during appointments**, and practical support such as **staff helping an owner get a pet in and out of their vehicle**. A membership option called **Pet Plan Plus** is mentioned by one reviewer, who says it includes **free consultations**. ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned by owners include: - **Vaccinations for puppies**, with extra time taken to help a nervous/previously traumatised puppy cope well during injections - **Puppy “fear classes”** run with a student nurse (group setting mentioned) - **Urgent/same-day appointments** for acute issues (e.g., a distressed dog seen quickly near end of day; another “unexpected but necessary” appointment) - Assessment for **suspected UTI** (ruled out in the visit described) - Treatment/advice for **skin wounds/injuries** (cat bite on a leg, caught before it became badly infected) - Care for **small pets** (an elderly hamster check-up) - **Phone advice** is mentioned as part of their support - **Pet Plan Plus** membership (includes *free consultations*, per one review) ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Hannah (vet)** – described as thorough and trusted by a long-term client’s dog; also credited with arranging a quick urgent appointment for a distressed dog and being kind during a stressful visit. - **Alfonso/Alphonso (vet)** – mentioned for explaining an appointment clearly and, separately, for giving puppy vaccines patiently and helping a nervous puppy stay calm during injections. - **Asha (vet)** – described by one owner as honest and professional, helping them feel at ease. - **Student nurse (name not given)** – runs **puppy fear classes** and is described as patient and kind. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 186 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Gentle handling and patience**, especially with cats and nervous puppies (including a puppy that “didn’t even flinch” during vaccines after a previous bad experience elsewhere). - **Clear, informative explanations** during consultations (including reassurance when a suspected UTI turned out not to be the issue). - **Responsive help for urgent problems**, with one owner reporting an emergency appointment offered quickly when their dog was very distressed. - **Care across different animals**, with positive mention of an elderly hamster being treated with the same respect as larger pets. - **Practical support from staff**, such as helping an owner get their pet out of and back into their vehicle.

## Summary Natterjacks Vet has been providing pet care since 2012 and describes itself as a community-focused practice with “fully equipped” sites. Owners most often describe day-to-day care (vaccinations and annual check-ups) alongside support for difficult end-of-life decisions; multiple recent reviews mention euthanasia handled with sensitivity and kindness. Practical points raised in reviews include same-day appointments being arranged when pets are unwell, and one owner reporting appointments consistently running late. Pricing sentiment is mixed: some owners call pricing fair, while one reviewer strongly criticises rising costs and medication pricing (though that same reviewer noted discounts were negotiated on some medicines). ## Services - Routine preventative care mentioned in reviews: annual health checks and yearly vaccinations (cats and dogs). - Euthanasia/end-of-life care is repeatedly referenced, with owners describing supportive explanations and sensitive handling. - Behaviour/stress-aware handling: one owner said staff were mindful of their dog’s separation anxiety and worked to make appointments as stress-free as possible. - Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data (24/7 or extended hours). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility is listed in the clinic data. ## People - **Louise**: mentioned by name in a recent review during an end-of-life visit; the owner described Louise and her team as kind and caring. - **Prateek (vet)**: described as relatively new to the clinic; a reviewer said he was calm, informative, and gentle handling two cats during vaccinations/check-ups. - Receptionists and nurses are praised in one review for being helpful and knowledgeable, showing concern when pets are unwell, and helping secure appointments quickly (often same day). ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 522 reviews.** Feedback is dominated by positive experiences, with a smaller number of comments highlighting lateness of appointments and concerns about medication/prices. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Kind, sensitive support during euthanasia and bereavement, including one owner noting they received a condolence card afterwards. - Staff taking time to explain problems and options, especially around difficult decisions. - Reports of quick access to care when pets are unwell (including same-day appointments). - Handling that aims to reduce stress for anxious pets; one owner cited separation anxiety being actively considered during visits. - Conflicting experiences on cost: some owners call pricing fair, while one reviewer describes dissatisfaction with increasing prices and medication costs. - One reviewer says appointments are consistently late (often 10+ minutes), including the first appointment of the day.

## Summary Lynwood Vets is a long-established small-animal practice (the website states it has been operating since 1849) with in-house facilities including dental X‑ray, ultrasound and endoscopy. It also states that out-of-hours care (nights, weekends and bank holidays) is provided via Vets Now through another branch. The practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often highlight clear explanations and time to discuss concerns, alongside practical, hands-on care such as ongoing thyroid treatment for a cat and a nurse helping by removing a badly matted knot in fur. Several reviews also mention pets being comfortable attending and continuity with seeing the same vets over time. ## Services Based on the website summary and the structured clinic data, Lynwood Vets provides: - Routine preventive care: vaccinations; flea and worm treatment - Neutering - Microchipping - Diagnostic/facilities mentioned: dental X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy - Emergency/out-of-hours arrangements: the website states care during nights, weekends and bank holidays is provided by **Vets Now** via another branch - Species explicitly mentioned on the website: dogs and cats - Veterinary nurse training facility (as listed in the clinic data) ## People - **Louisa** (role not stated): mentioned by name in a recent review as being “amazing,” with the owner saying their pet recovered and returned to normal. - Vets, nurses and reception staff (not individually named in most reviews): owners repeatedly describe being given time to raise concerns, with explanations that are “informative” and “not pushy” about additional services. One review specifically mentions a nurse providing extra practical help by removing a severely matted knot from a cat’s fur. - Continuity: one owner notes they “always saw the same vets,” which they felt made visits easier, including through end-of-life care for their dog. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 201 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Clear communication: multiple owners say staff explain things thoroughly, answer questions, and give reassurance. - Ongoing condition management: one owner describes regular thyroid treatment for their cat, with staff taking their concerns seriously. - Gentle, practical handling: examples include a nurse removing a “really bad knot” in a cat’s fur and owners reporting pets are not nervous about visiting. - Decision-making without pressure: one review mentions receiving advice about services “but without being pushy.” - Long-term care relationships: several owners describe using the practice for many years, including emergency visits and support through a pet’s final stages of life.

## Summary Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned, independent practice that says it has been treating pets since 1988. Recent reviews repeatedly name **Dr. Reza Sadeghi** and describe outcomes in tricky, longer-running problems as well as urgent issues—for example, **successful management of a dog’s atopic dermatitis**, and **removal of a grass seed from a cocker spaniel’s nose** during what the owner described as their first emergency in years. Several owners also mention the **small, quieter feel of the practice**, which they found helpful for nervous or elderly pets, and that the team **takes time to explain treatment plans and answer questions**. ## Services Based on the website and latest reviews, Riverside Veterinary Clinic is described as providing: - **General veterinary care for pets** (implied across multiple long-term client reviews). - **Skin/itch management**: treatment reported to have significantly improved a dog’s **atopic dermatitis**. - **Urgent problem assessment/treatment**: a review describes **removal of a grass seed from a dog’s nose**. - **Emergency guidance**: the website references an **“Emergencies” page** with instructions on what to do in an emergency (details not provided in the available summary). ## People - **Dr. Reza Sadeghi (vet)**: mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners credit him with: - Turning around a dog’s long-standing **atopic dermatitis** after “years of struggling.” - **Recognising a problem quickly** when a dog had seizures and episodes of its heart stopping, after the owner said specialists and extensive testing hadn’t produced answers. - Handling an urgent issue by **removing a grass seed from a dog’s nose**, with the owner describing the care as “perfect.” - **Practice team (reception/vet nurses not individually named)**: owners often describe: - A **calm, patient approach** with nervous pets (specifically mentioned for a cat who “tends to get nervous at the vet”). - **Clear explanations**: taking time to answer questions and ensure owners understand treatment plans. - A **small-practice environment** that one owner found “rarely full of people,” which suited their elderly dog. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 181 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners repeatedly single out **Dr. Reza Sadeghi** for solving problems others hadn’t, including a case described as unresolved even after specialist tests, and a long-standing skin condition (atopic dermatitis). - **Urgent care examples** are mentioned, including **grass seed removal from a dog’s nose**. - Several reviews emphasise **communication and explanation**, with staff answering questions thoroughly and walking owners through treatment plans. - The clinic’s **smaller, quieter atmosphere** is mentioned as a practical benefit for an **elderly dog** and for **nervous pets**.

## Summary Stokewood Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice for dogs, cats and rabbits, with on-site diagnostic facilities (laboratory testing plus radiography/ultrasound, including digital radiology) and a **Silver Cat Friendly Clinic (CFC)** accreditation. The practice also states it is a **veterinary nurse training facility**. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe clear explanations and ongoing support from specific vets (especially **Dr Iulia Coroian/Iulia**) during complex cases (for example, a cat recovering from a spinal nerve injury) and during surgery with post-op care. However, a minority of reviews raise concerns about **pricing and membership-plan changes** (including consultations no longer being included on a “VIP plan”) and one review describes a **rude, patronising receptionist** during an end-of-life situation. Some reviewers also mention a **change of ownership** alongside perceived changes in continuity of seeing the same vet. ## Services - **Consultations** and **vaccinations** (website). - **Surgery** (website; also mentioned in reviews for a cat that “needed surgery,” described as done promptly with post-op care). - **Diagnostics** with **on-site laboratory**, **radiography**, **ultrasound**, and **digital radiology** (website). - **Emergency care**, with a stated **10% discount on MiNightVet emergency out-of-hours care** (website). - Species specifically mentioned: **dogs/puppies**, **cats/kittens**, **rabbits** (website). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (clinic data). ## Pricing Only amounts explicitly mentioned in reviews: - **Consultation fee:** described as “nearly **£60**” by one reviewer after VIP plan changes. - **VIP plan (example):** **£34/month** for a dog (review; described as no longer including consultations). - **Quoted diagnostics:** “nearly **£1000** for x-ray” (review; the owner felt pressured to book it). ## People - **Dr Iulia / Dr Iulia Coroian (vet)**: repeatedly mentioned for taking time to explain conditions and treatment steps, prescribing medication that owners felt helped, and providing extensive support during a cat’s recovery from a spinal nerve injury. - **Adrian** (role not stated): singled out in an older review for support during a puppy’s overnight stay. - **Reception team**: experiences conflict—some owners describe receptionists as part of a “fantastic team,” while one reviewer reports a receptionist being “rude and patronising,” particularly distressing during a dog’s end-of-life situation. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 202 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Communication and time spent in consults:** multiple owners say vets (notably Dr Iulia) explain what’s happening and talk through next steps without rushing. - **Support through serious illness/injury and recovery:** detailed accounts include extended help for a cat with a spinal nerve injury and advice/medication that owners felt made a real difference. - **Surgery and aftercare:** one owner describes prompt surgery for their cat with “good post-op care,” alongside reassurance for an anxious owner. - **Continuity and appointments:** some owners say appointments were quick to get; others report it became harder to see the same vet, especially after a reported change of ownership. - **Costs and plan changes:** more than one reviewer says the VIP plan changed so consultations were no longer included, and they felt notification was poor; another reports feeling pressured toward imaging/surgery and cites a high x-ray quote. - **Front-desk experience varies:** one severe complaint about receptionist manner contrasts with other reviews describing a welcoming team.