19th Jul – Like our colleagues in the NHS we will be continuing to follow social distancing and wear face coverings for the foreseeable future. We would ask that only one person per pet attends the clinic. When you arrive, please leave your pet in the car and come in wearing your facemask to let us know you have arrived. You will be given a buzzer and asked to wait outside. All medication collections are by appointment only to enable us to socially distance and effectively track and trace. Please phone or use Petsapp for all routine enquiries. Working together we can keep you and your pet safe and well.

Castle Veterinary Clinic

Dorchester

Google Rating

4.8

Castle Vets

4.8

Old Crock1928

17:22 07 Sep 21

Have just registered our new pup here after the passing of our old Spaniel. Staff are friendly and ready to answer any questions. Appointments run to time and good parking outside.

Ryan Ashworth

09:56 18 Jul 21

5* service from reception to consultation room.Fern my springer had a tough time for about a week or so and she's now doing great, I cant thank them enough.They kept me reassured at all times and made the whole experience a whole lot easier.Vets arnt shy of a telephone call to help assist from home rather than calling you in to the practice just for the sake of the consultation fees, unlike other vets I've previously used.Reception are really friendly and helpful.Alice and Star are the two names that stood out the most for me, as these guys dealt with me the most but the rest of the team I spoke to are equally as professional and friendly.One happy fern and 8 even happier puppies

Sue Glover

07:24 16 Jun 21

We are new to the area and have had nothing but kindness and professionalism from the vets

Paul Moore

12:33 10 Jun 21

Always get good service and the pets are well cared for, not that they enjoy the visits mind you...

S Evers

15:06 07 Mar 21

Communicated and were responsive, not used their services with a visit yet...

Lue Wellman

21:21 18 Feb 21

Absolutely lovely people. So caring, update you. My Pup loves them all. Have complete confidence leaving my pets with them.

Elliot Stone

17:10 31 Jan 21

Recommended so highly, this place and its staff are all amazing!

Chris Knight

12:31 04 Jan 21

Covid safe procedures in place and all clean and bright.

Pauline Daw

06:23 20 Dec 20

Friendly knowledgeable staff, very caring and efficient. Highly recommend

Ian Springer

15:37 16 Nov 20

Excellent service. Vets obviously love the animals and deliver the best care.

Terry Llewellyn

11:19 07 Nov 20

Very friendly, kept everything safe with distancing but still had that personal touch.

fiona s

13:28 05 Nov 20

Only used the vets once, it was very well organised for corona restrictions.

Linsey Binks

19:03 08 Oct 20

Such a good vet. Been with them for years for both my dogs. Trust them implicitly.

Toby Goddard

09:21 22 Sep 20

Truly caring fantastic vets, my wife and I can't thank and praise them enough, very highly recommended to any animal lover, well done all at Castle vets.

Helen Kibbey

18:57 19 Sep 20

Got an appointment fairly easily for my pet, but only annoyance is that you can't go in with your pet due to Covid! Could if owner went in instead of staff. Their excuse is not enough room to social distance. But they're very good with animals and explain everything. I'd be happy to wear gloves, etc to be able to stay with them

Cathryn Ella

11:59 04 Sep 20

Independent vets surgery. Brilliant vets. Wouldn't take our dogs anywhere else.

Lollie Lou

13:09 26 Aug 20

Parker can certainly be a bit of a handful at times the staff are always brilliant with him no worries of leaving him there.Always so incredibly friendly and empathetic no matter how big or small a problem. I'm always confident in they're knowledge and wisdom.

Joe Allen

19:33 17 Aug 20

So lovely and helpful. Couldn't recommend them more!

Lorna Adams

06:26 13 Aug 20

Such wonderful professional service.Very sympathetic towards me and my dog when I had to let her go.All staff included especially when I had ring and book my dog on, thank you.

steven dickens

15:02 10 Aug 20

They are really good vets! They look after my dog and he even likes going to see them

Martin Worlock

07:30 04 Jun 20

Excellent vets, frendly and helpful staff, highly recommended for all your pets needs.

Johanne Spark

16:46 03 May 20

I've got a puppy who needed his vaccination, they responded very quickly

Anthea Anderson

18:11 05 Mar 20

Been going there for more than 20 years with various cats. Wouldn't go anywhere else. They are brilliant

Kay Kelsall

19:43 03 Mar 20

We can never thank Castle vets enough for the outstanding care over 10 years for our amazing dog Alfie. As well as all the routine checks, vaccinations and general care, they recognised aged 3 that he would need life changing knee surgery to prolong his life, which would have been shortened considerably had we opted for pain relief only, and which also improved his quality of life. He loved visiting both the Weymouth and Dorchester surgeries and all the staff always welcomed him despite his boisterous greetings which sometimes involved paws on the reception desk and knocking down of displays! When we became concerned that he was seriously ill, they were prompt and sensitive in their investigations and in giving us dreaded news, helping us to digest the implications for Alfie. This meant that we made the right decisions for him and he had a good last week of life with a final walk on the beach, a final visit to his favourite dog friendly pub (the Springhead at Sutton Poyntz and the last thing he actually ate - some carvery pork) - and time at home resting on the sofa, going down the garden, or sitting outside sniffing the air. When we saw a deterioration which signalled that he was uncomfortable, we called the vets and within 40 minutes, despite being nearly midnight, Kirsty the vet and Roxy, veterinary nurse, arrived at our house and made sure that Alfie's death was a calm, peaceful and dignified one. They must have been tired, but they sat on the floor with us all reminiscing about him, stroking him, talking to him and crying and only left, over an hour later, when we were ready. Alfie loved Castle vets and we do too.

vanessa turner

17:53 11 Jan 20

Absolutely outstanding service. All staff wonderful and the vets are incredible. Highly recommend

Clare rutland

13:49 09 Jan 20

Very professional vets. Treated my dog with great kindness and compassion on his final visit. Thank you

sharon Price

08:01 02 Jan 20

Most caring vets I have ever known...my boy was seriously ill and I couldnt have asked for better care for him...unfortunately he lost the fight but not without vets pulling out all the stops to save him....they let me visit and stay with him for hours while he was still here and after

Mrs Price

08:01 02 Jan 20

Chiron James

13:47 26 Oct 19

I am so impressed with this Vets. Giles was particularly helpful, calm and patient with our many questions regarding our new dog. He was informative, kind and seemed to genuinely have the time of day (which from past experience is rare). The reception staff were courteous and helpful and we signed up for their monthly plan which started straight away with flea and worm treatment included. We are really happy customers and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Castle Vets to any other pet owner. Thank you!

John Brayne

09:39 10 Oct 19

Very friendly helpful staff when I just called about signing my poorly dog up to them however when it comes to money and payment they are no different to all the others. My dog has 2 lifelong conditions and she is insured well however they don’t do direct claims from the insurance company so you have to find the money yourself and then claim back off the insurance company yourself. That’s ok maybe for £100 or so but when you consider my girl has just had a claim go in for £5000 then not all of us have that type of money lay around. I’m very disappointed that they offer nothing different than the big corporate vets. Licence to print money I think.

Dave White

22:34 25 Sep 19

All our cats are registered here. Compared to two other veterinarians in Dorchester, we find these the best. A little bit more expensive, but they do have our full confidence.

Sian Williams

16:47 20 Aug 19

Fantastic vets, caring, welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Take both my cats here and would highly recommend.

Adam Lapworth

16:19 18 Aug 19

Honest friendly great service and no pressuring sales techniques like some chains locally 👌

Adam Lapworth

16:19 18 Aug 19

Honest friendly great service and no pressuring sales techniques like some chains locally 👌

David McCauley

19:31 04 Aug 19

A good professional service

Jenny Webster

01:14 02 Jun 19

Kind friendly staff. Clean and well equipped. Good vets who care for their patients!

sharon Price

11:28 11 May 19

Colette McKenney

21:09 22 Apr 19

Empathetic service from all staff members, especially date Suzanna

Pat Goddard

14:24 24 Feb 19

Highly recommend Castle Vets . Had to call them out sadly to put my 13 yr old dog to sleep, it was done with the most loving care & respect for Bracken . They never fail in there treatment of my animals ,

lisa holmes

02:01 21 Feb 19

Wouldn’t take my cat anywhere else. Caring and professional. Not sure Moo would agree!

lisa holmes

18:48 20 Feb 19

Wouldn’t take my cat anywhere else. Caring and professional. Not sure Moo would agree!

Gracie-Lou Simmonds

18:02 14 Feb 19

Great Veterinary Practice. Staff all very welcoming. Would definitely recommend anyone to take their Loved Pets here 🐾💖🐾

Gracie-Lou Simmonds

18:02 14 Feb 19

Great Veterinary Practice. Staff all very welcoming. Would definitely recommend anyone to take their Loved Pets here 🐾💖🐾

robbob tomps

23:08 01 Dec 18

All staff are helpful and attentive. Quite pricey treatments but when you need a vet, choice is limited. Good location and free parking. The waiting room is a bit dull following a recent renovation but very clean and tidy.

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Telephone

01305 267083

info@castlevets.co.uk

Address

Poundbury Business Centre
Middle Farm Way
Poundbury DT1 3WA

Opening hours

Mon to Fri8am – 7pm

Sat8am – 1pm

Sun10am – 12pm

Opening hours

Open for consultations, operations and medicine collection by appt only.

About the practice

Our Dorchester Vet practice staff are a friendly and knowledgeable team who pride themselves on always striving to match the needs of both you and your pet. We are a highly trained and experienced bunch, offering a phenomenal standard of vet care to the local community in Dorchester (Poundbury).

Our main branch is a barn conversion, one of the only original buildings found in Poundbury, on the west side of Dorchester.