Vet practice

Ferndown Family Vets

Dorset, South West

Find themDorset, South West

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

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

✓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 this as questions to ask when you call.

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 Ferndown Family Vets 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:

Cedar Veterinary Group

24-hour

69 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH· 10.1 km

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Forest Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

Ringwood, BH24 1JS· 10.3 km

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Ringwood Vets

Emergency

New Forest, BH24 1TL· 11.8 km

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Forest Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

7 Park Road, SP6 1EQ· 16.6 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

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 Cedar Veterinary Group, about 10.12 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.