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Dave Cumber Vets, Dorchester
Dorset, South West
01305 251632
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24-hour careListed as open 24/7
Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Find themDorset, 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
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
Practice services
- Emergency care
Pets treated
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Frequently asked questions
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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 Vets4Pets - Dorchester, about 0.89 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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Dell Park Farm, Bishopsgate Rd, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0XT· 152.5 km
Vets4Pets Staines
24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Rd, Staines TW18 4WB· 157.0 km
65 Clare Rd, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7QW· 159.9 km
Medivet Ashford Middlesex
24-hour
132 Feltham Hill Rd, Ashford TW15 1HN· 160.2 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets4Pets - Dorchester (about 0.89 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: De Boer & Taylor (about 1.56 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Dave Cumber Vets by distance:
- Vets4Pets - Dorchester0.89 km · directions
- Southfield Veterinary Centre0.95 km · directions
- De Boer & Taylor1.56 km · directions
- Castle Veterinary Clinic2.2 km · directions
- Dorset Equine Veterinary Services2.34 km · directions