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King George's Charity Field
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Ferndown Family Vets, Dorset
Dorset, South West
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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
If you're near Dorset, Ferndown Family Vets is a local veterinary option to consider. The practice is in the BH21 7RR area. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, King George's Charity Field is one of the closest green spaces, about 1.28 km away.
Services to check
Practice services
- Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
- Neutering and routine surgery
- Dental treatment
- Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
- Microchipping
- Out-of-hours / emergency cover
- Exotics & small-pet care
We don’t hold a verified service list — use these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Ferndown Family 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 Ferndown Family Vets accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Ferndown Family Vets 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 Vets Now Bournemouth, about 4.44 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 — King George's Charity Field is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.28 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.
Where can I park at Ferndown Family Vets?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Dorset. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Does Ferndown Family Vets 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 Ferndown Family Vets 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· 116.4 km
Vets4Pets Staines
24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Rd, Staines TW18 4WB· 120.6 km
65 Clare Rd, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7QW· 123.6 km
Medivet Ashford Middlesex
24-hour
132 Feltham Hill Rd, Ashford TW15 1HN· 123.7 km
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Pet owners in Dorset
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets Now Bournemouth (about 4.44 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Safe Haven Veterinary Clinic (about 5.59 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Ferndown Family Vets by distance:
- St. Mary's Veterinary Clinic1.86 km · directions
- Cedar Veterinary Group1.94 km · directions
- West Moors Veterinary Surgery3.14 km · directions
- Parley Cross Veterinary Centre3.76 km · directions
- Aniwell Veterinary Clinic4.21 km · directions