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Best Friend Vets, Christchurch
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
+44 1202 485880
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Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Find themBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
Listing updated17 Jun 2026
In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.
About this practice
Best Friend Vets provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The practice address is 14 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR. Their site lists services such as surgery. Reach the practice by phone on +44 1202 485880, or check their website for details. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Iford Meadows is one of the closest green spaces, about 2.08 km away.
Services offered
Practice services
- Surgery
Pets treated
Ask Best Friend Vets which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Is Best Friend Vets accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Best Friend Vets on +44 1202 485880 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Best Friend Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Christchurch, about 2.09 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
Yes — Iford Meadows is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.08 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.
Is there parking near Best Friend Vets?
Best Friend Vets is at 14 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.
Can Best Friend Vets see rabbits or small animals?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Best Friend Vets on +44 1202 485880 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
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24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Rd, Staines TW18 4WB· 117.6 km
Medivet Ashford Middlesex
24-hour
132 Feltham Hill Rd, Ashford TW15 1HN· 120.4 km
65 Clare Rd, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7QW· 120.5 km
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Pet owners in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Christchurch (about 2.09 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Safe Haven Veterinary Clinic (about 6.29 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Best Friend Vets by distance:
- Hurn Forest Canine Rehabilitation Ltd0.55 km · directions
- Vets for Pets - Christchurch2.09 km · directions
- Veterinary Physiotherapy Centre2.17 km · directions
- Best Pest Busters2.52 km · directions
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