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Stokewood Veterinary Centre

#5 Vet in Bournemouth, Dorset

4.4
Independent Clinic

Stokewood Veterinary Centre – Vets in Bournemouth

Updated January 2026

Clinic Overview

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. - 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.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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