60 m awayIllustrative imageRiverside Vets, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
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About this practice
Riverside Vets is a veterinary practice in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West. You'll find the practice at 161 Tuckton Road. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Seafield Gardens is around 0.72 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 Riverside 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.
Does Riverside Vets take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Riverside Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Riverside Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Christchurch, about 1.1 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Riverside Vets?
Yes — Seafield Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.72 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 Riverside Vets?
Riverside Vets is at 161 Tuckton Road. 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 Riverside 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 Riverside Vets to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Inside Pets at Home, Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Rd, Staines TW18 4WB· 119.1 km
132 Feltham Hill Rd, Ashford TW15 1HN· 121.8 km
Getting ready for the vet
Getting your pet to Riverside Vets? These help: carriers for the trip to the vet, donut calming beds and cat dental care.
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Christchurch (about 1.1 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Safe Haven Veterinary Clinic (about 7.68 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Riverside Vets by distance:
- Vets for Pets - Christchurch1.1 km · directions
- Veterinary Physiotherapy Centre1.36 km · directions
- Best Pest Busters1.46 km · directions
- Natterjack's1.8 km · directions
- Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic1.88 km · directions