The Pet Practice – Vets in Bournemouth
Clinic Overview
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.
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.
- •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.
Special Services
Animals Treated at The Pet Practice
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Farm Animals
Pricing at The Pet Practice
Opening Hours – The Pet Practice
Opening Hours
Hours
Reviews for The Pet Practice
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 186 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Carrie Griffiths
in the last week
Always great with our cats, friendly and knowledgeable.
Jackie Colmer
a week ago
Just got home from an unexpected but neccessary appointment as we thought Bella had a UTI. All staff from beginning to end were friendly, helpful, informative and considerate. We needed help getting Bella out and back in our vehicle and there was no hesitation of helping us do this. Alphonso was very sweet and explained everything about the appointment and luckily no UTI. Can't thank the staff enough for all their help and support.
Shaun House
4 weeks ago
Jill Lloyd
a month ago
Pet Practice has been our surgery since 2013 when my boy Ozzy was 8 weeks old. Ozzy's vet Hannah is fantastic with him, very caring and thorough. He trusts her and is absolutely compliant and relaxed. I would thoroughly recommend them. The whole team are exceptional.
youhatejeff
a month ago
Took our elderly hamster for a checkup and he was well looked after. It's nice to find a vet that treats the tiny animals with the same care and respect.
Jess Robinson
3 weeks ago
I took my puppy here after a bad experience elsewhere that left her traumatised, the vet Alfonso, that administered her puppy vaccines was patient and kind and so lovely, he took his time and went above and beyond to make her feel happy and she didn’t even flinch having them done which was amazing. The student nurse that’s been doing puppy fear classes with her and the other nurses have all treated her so kindly and with patience. I’m so glad I found this practice as it puts me at ease knowing she is in good hands, thank you, Jess (and Dolly) 🐾
Alison Tulk
a month ago
Great visit to the vet today my cat was very good and they were very very gentle with him. He had a bite on his leg, but luckily we caught it just in time before it got too infected. Lovely staff, very helpful.
Trisha Gill
2 months ago
Our own veterinary practice was closed for the weekend and our little dog was going frantic with scooting, panting and licking her private parts. She was very anxious, uncomfortable and upset. Thank goodness Pet Practice in Wallisdown was still open until 6pm Saturday. The vet Hannah was so kind and offered an emergency appointment immediately as the end of the day approached. How grateful we were to go straight there at 5pm as Peggy was very distressed. First class practice and so friendly and caring. I don’t know what we would have done without their help so fast. Highly recommend this practice. Thank you Hannah and the team for such a quick response at such stressful time. Very Much appreciated.
Ali Morton Yoga
4 months ago
What can I say about the Pet Practice family. To give context, we have a 8 month old puppy. After a few visits, we upgraded to the Pet Plan Plus which has proven great in terms of free consultations. I want to give my heartfelt thank you and love to all the Oakdale and Bournemouth team. Advice over the phone is so friendly and professional. They can’t do enough for you and understand the human/animal bond perfectly. It’s all about the animal here. Special mention of Asha who is an amazing vet- honest, professional and puts us at ease every time. Thankfully our golden show cocker puppy will continue to be healthy but we have been blown away by this gorgeous practice and have full faith in them all. She loves coming to visit the vets. I’m so glad our friends recommended you guys to us. Thank you all so much x
Hazel Golden
5 months ago
Have used the pet practice for over 15 years and have always found them to be extremely professional, friendly and so good with all our pets needs , supporting them to long healthy lives
Nearby Vets
Explore more trusted veterinary clinics near The Pet Practice
Companion Care (Bournemouth) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets
(1.4 miles)696, 706 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 2EG, UK
Aniwell Veterinary Clinic
(1.6 miles)1506 Wimborne Rd, Kinson, Bournemouth BH11 9AD, UK
Lynwood Vets
(1.6 miles)1 Dunbar Rd, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7AY, UK
Spring Corner Veterinary Surgery
(2.7 miles)4 Knyveton Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3QN, UK
Natterjacks Vet
(4.2 miles)1140 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH7 6DY, UK
