Vet practice

Riverside Vets

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

Find themBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 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

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

✓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 Riverside Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

What pet parents say

No reviews yet. Been here with your pet? Share your experience — we email a quick code to verify it’s genuine (your address is never shown).

Nearby emergency vets

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

Forest Lodge

Emergency

14 Barton Court Road, New Milton, BH25 6NP· 9.9 km

📞 Call 🧭 Directions Website Details →

Cedar Veterinary Group

24-hour

69 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH· 12.8 km

📞 Call 🧭 Directions Website Details →

Forest Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

Ringwood, BH24 1JS· 13.2 km

🧭 Directions Website Details →

Ringwood Vets

Emergency

New Forest, BH24 1TL· 14.3 km

📞 Call 🧭 Directions Website Details →

Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

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 Forest Lodge, about 9.93 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.