Vet practice

The Pet Practice

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

The Pet Practice is a vets serving Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at Darby's Lane, Poole, BH15 3ER. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. The nearest park we have on file is Oakdale Community Park, roughly 0.1 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

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 The Pet Practice 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· 18.3 km

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Forest Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

Ringwood, BH24 1JS· 18.5 km

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Ringwood Vets

Emergency

New Forest, BH24 1TL· 20.1 km

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Forest Lodge

Emergency

14 Barton Court Road, New Milton, BH25 6NP· 22.7 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with The Pet Practice?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Pet Practice and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to The Pet Practice?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Cedar Veterinary Group, about 18.25 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near The Pet Practice?

Yes — Oakdale Community Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.1 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 The Pet Practice?

The Pet Practice is at Darby's Lane, Poole, BH15 3ER. 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 The Pet Practice 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 The Pet Practice to check they treat your species before booking.