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Dorset Equine Veterinary Services

Dorchester, South West

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Details checked19 Jul 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

Dorset Equine Veterinary Services is one of the veterinary practices listed in Dorchester, South West. Find them at Whitcombe Racing Stables, Whitcombe Down Rd, Whitcombe, Dorchester DT2 8NY. Their site lists services such as 24 hour emergency cover, 24 hour veterinary, advanced treatment and artificial insemination. You can call them on +441305262295 or visit their website to find out more. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Kensington Walk Park, roughly 2.31 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

Services offered

✓24 Hour Emergency Cover
✓24 Hour Veterinary
✓Advanced Treatment
✓Artificial Insemination
✓Emergency Surgery
✓Equine Veterinary Services
✓Equine Vets
✓Farriery And Foot Care
✓Hospitalisation Facilities
✓Laboratory Services
✓Lameness Investigations
✓Preventative Care
✓Surgery And Diagnostic
✓Surgical Procedures
✓Vets Provide
✓Weight Control

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 Dorset Equine Veterinary Services before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Dave Cumber Vets

24-hour

86 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BH· 2.3 km

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Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons

24-hour

Barton View Business Park, Sherborne, DT9 4FW· 30.3 km

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice

Emergency

Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AF· 43.9 km

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Minster Veterinary Surgery

24-hour

4C Ditton Street, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ· 44.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Dorset Equine Veterinary Services?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Dorset Equine Veterinary Services on +441305262295 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Dorchester.

What if my pet has an emergency near Dorchester?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dave Cumber Vets, about 2.34 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 2.31 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 Dorset Equine Veterinary Services?

Dorset Equine Veterinary Services is at Whitcombe Racing Stables, Whitcombe Down Rd, Whitcombe, Dorchester DT2 8NY. 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.

Does Dorset Equine Veterinary Services treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Dorset Equine Veterinary Services on +441305262295 to check they treat your species before booking.