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Dave Cumber Vets

Dorset, South West

24-hour emergency
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Details checked17 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

Dave Cumber Vets is one of the veterinary practices listed in Dorset, South West. Find them at 86 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BH. Services listed on their own website include emergency care. The practice is listed as offering round-the-clock emergency cover; call ahead before travelling. Reach the practice by phone on 01305 251632, or check their website for details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Kensington Walk Park is around 0.61 km away.

Services offered

  • ✓Emergency care

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Dave Cumber Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dave Cumber Vets take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Dave Cumber Vets on 01305 251632 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Dorset.

What if my pet has an emergency near Dorset?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons, about 28.27 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 — Kensington Walk Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.61 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 Dave Cumber Vets?

Dave Cumber Vets is at 86 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BH. 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 Dave Cumber 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 Dave Cumber Vets on 01305 251632 to check they treat your species before booking.

Pet-friendly places near Dave Cumber Vets

The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.

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Parks & green space

  • Kensington Walk Park0.61 km
  • St Marys Garden1.08 km
  • Salisbury Fields1.16 km

Dog-friendly beaches

  • Ringstead Beach9.61 km
  • Ringstead Beach10.23 km
  • Castle Cove12.03 km

Pet shops

  • Pets at Home0.89 km
  • The Pet Shop1.2 km
  • Pets Corner6.39 km

Dog-friendly pubs

  • Frampton Arms8.43 km
  • The Martyrs Inn11.01 km
  • Half Moon22.59 km

Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.

Pet owners in Dorset

If it’s an emergency

The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons (about 28.27 km away). Always phone before you travel.

Nearest 24-hour hospital: Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons (about 28.27 km).

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