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Vets in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

8 practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

See typical vet prices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

Vet Verified lists 8 veterinary practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset. Filter by species, services, facilities or whether a practice is open now, then open a profile for contact details and more information.

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Vet prices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

Typical published prices from the 4 practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset that list them, set against the UK median. Each figure uses a practice's lowest listed price for the item.

These are publicly listed fees, not quotes. Prices vary by pet, weight, clinical need and what is included. Typical figures are medians, to the nearest pound. For dogs, the typical figure is usually for the smallest size a practice lists. Confirm the current total with the practice. Prices checked as recently as 14 October 2026.

Compare vets in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

Listed prices, imported ratings, opening hours and ownership for the 8 practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset. Shortlist up to five to compare them in detail.

  • Lowest consultation for a dog

    £58

    Vets for Pets - Dorchester · typical £63 across 4 practices

  • Open until 7pm or later

    5 practices

    on at least one weekday

Listed prices for a dog, ratings, opening hours and ownership at vets in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset
Practice Rating Consultation Booster Spay Castration Hours Ownership Shortlist
Dorset Coast Vets - Dorchester DT1 £68 £81 from £572 from £453 Part of Inspiring Vet Care
Medivet - 24 Hour Dorchester DT1 £66 £68 from £333 Lowest from £227 Lowest Open late Sat Part of Medivet
Medivet - Wool DT2 £60 £66 Lowest from £335 from £235 Open late Sat Part of Medivet
Vets for Pets - Dorchester DT1 £58 Lowest from £72 from £360 from £260 Open late Sat Part of Vets for Pets
Castle Vets - Dorchester DT1 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Open late Sat Sun Part of Castle Vets
de Boer & Taylor Equine Vets DT1 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed 24 hours Sat Sun
Dorset Equine Vets DT2 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Synergy Farm Health - Central Team DT2 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Sat Part of Synergy Farm Health
Typical in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset £63 £70 £348 £248
UK typical £62 £75 £368 £273

Showing 8 of 8 practices. 4 practices publish no core prices yet.

Listed prices, not quotes. Each is a practice's lowest standard price for the item; "from" means it lists more than one amount, such as one per dog size, or a starting price. Ratings are from imported Google reviews.

Veterinary practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset at a glance

Our directory currently lists 8 veterinary practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset, giving pet owners several local options. That is about 1.5 vet practices per sq km.

Directory information last updated 14 October 2026.

Practices listed
8
shown on this page
Currently active
8
in our directory
Local choice
Moderate
based on listed practices
Practice density
1.5
per sq km

Google reviews in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

We have imported Google reviews for 8 of the 8 practices listed. Across those 58 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Average rating
4.5/5
Practices with reviews
8/8
Reviews imported
58
  • 5-star

    50 (86%)

  • 4-star

    1 (2%)

  • 2-star

    1 (2%)

  • 1-star

    6 (10%)

These are the Google reviews imported into Vet Verified, not each practice’s complete review history. Open a practice profile to read the reviews we hold.

Practice ownership in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

We have confirmed ownership information for 6 vet practices, either as independent practices or as members of a known group. We do not assume that an unclassified practice is independent.

  • Confirmed independent

    Ownership type

    0 vet practices · 0%

  • Known group affiliation

    Ownership type

    6 vet practices · 75%

  • Not yet classified

    Ownership type

    2 vet practices · 25%

We base these labels on confirmed practice information and known group relationships. “Not yet classified” means we do not have enough evidence to describe the practice as independent or group-owned.

Care mix

The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.

  • Companion animal coverage

    Care area

    5 vet practices · 63%

  • Equine coverage

    Care area

    2 vet practices · 25%

  • Exotics and bird coverage

    Care area

    2 vet practices · 25%

  • Farm and herd animal coverage

    Care area

    1 vet practice · 13%

Services and facilities

The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.

  • Dentistry

    Service

    5 vet practices · 63%

  • Diagnostic imaging

    Service

    5 vet practices · 63%

  • Microchipping

    Service

    5 vet practices · 63%

  • Neutering

    Service

    5 vet practices · 63%

  • Flea and worm treatments

    Service

    4 vet practices · 50%

  • Vaccinations

    Service

    4 vet practices · 50%

Opening patterns

The opening-hours information listed by local practices.

  • Opening hours listed

    Opening

    7 vet practices · 88%

  • Weekend opening listed

    Opening

    6 vet practices · 75%

  • Late weekday opening listed

    Opening

    5 vet practices · 63%

Known group presence

Veterinary groups with branches listed in this area. We do not assume that other practices are independent.

  • Medivet

    Group

    2 vet practices · 25%

  • Castle Vets

    Group

    1 vet practice · 13%

  • Inspiring Vet Care

    Group

    1 vet practice · 13%

  • Synergy Farm Health

    Group

    1 vet practice · 13%

  • Vets for Pets

    Group

    1 vet practice · 13%

Where practices cluster

Postcode areas accounting for the largest share of matched practices.

  • DT1

    Postcode

    5 vet practices · 63%

Practice detail

How much contact and listing information is available for local practices.

  • Phone contact listed

    Directory data

    8 vet practices · 100%

  • Website listed

    Directory data

    8 vet practices · 100%

  • Email contact listed

    Directory data

    8 vet practices · 100%

Choosing a vet in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset

What to check before contacting a practice.

How much does a vet consultation cost in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset?
A first consultation typically costs £63 at the 4 practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset that publish the price, from £58 to £68. That is in line with the UK median of £62. The lowest listed price is £58 at Vets for Pets - Dorchester. These are published fees, not quotes.
How much is an annual booster vaccination in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset?
The typical published price for an annual booster in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset is £70 for a dog across 4 practices (UK median £75), and £72 for a cat across 4 practices (UK median £76). Some practices include the booster in a monthly health plan.
How much does it cost to neuter a dog in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset?
In Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset, the typical published price is £348 for a dog spay. Dog prices rise with weight, and these figures usually use the smallest size a practice lists. Ask the practice what the price includes, such as pain relief and post-operative checks.
Which vets in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset are open late?
5 practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset list opening until 7pm or later, or all day, on at least one weekday: Castle Vets - Dorchester, de Boer & Taylor Equine Vets, Medivet - 24 Hour Dorchester , Medivet - Wool and Vets for Pets - Dorchester. Check the day's hours with the practice before you travel.
What do the imported Google reviews show for practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset?
Vet Verified has imported 58 Google reviews for 8 vet practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset. Their average rating is 4.5 out of 5. These are not the practices’ complete Google review histories.
What ownership information is available for veterinary practices in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset?
We have confirmed that 0 vet practices are independent and 6 belong to a known group. We leave other listings unclassified unless we have enough evidence to identify their ownership.
Which types of veterinary care are most common in Dorchester (Dorset), Dorset?
Companion animal coverage is the most common category, listed by 5 vet practices.