Medivet Wool

01929 462535

Dorchester Road, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8DD

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Garden, Disability Friendly, Main entrance is at the front of the practice with a private car park to the front and side of the practice

Free dental check for your pet this February, plus save up to £450 on a dental treatment package

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Out of hours practice

Medivet 24 Hour Dorchester

01305 262913

South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1DU

Consult fee £149. No charge for assessment by phone.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £55 £49.50
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £60 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £98 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £84 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £109 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £214 from £192.60
Spay (procedure only fee) from £305 from £274.50
Medivet Healthcare Plan - from £16.50 pm

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £55 £49.50
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £64 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £92 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £120 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £88 £79.20
Spay (procedure only fee) £115 £103.50
Medivet Healthcare Plan - £14.50 pm

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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How to register with us

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1. Create an online account

This will give you access to our online services and make managing your pet's health simple and convenient.

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2. Enter your pet details

Share your pet's details to help us offer personalised care and ensure a smooth first visit.

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3. Book initial appointment

Select a convenient date and time for your pet's first appointment using our online booking system.

Need help registering?

Complete our registration form with all of your details and one of our friendly team members will contact you to discuss your registration and book your initial appointment.

Meet the team

VetAndy

Andy Buchan

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon


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Andy Buchan

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

Andy is the lead Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Partner here at Medivet Wool. He has been heading up the branch for over 10 years. At home he is surrounded by his family including loveable Leonbergers, cats and guinea pigs. He enjoys his family time and walking his dogs. He is also keen on powerlifting so spends time working out in the gym. His favourite things about working here are sorting out patients ailments and working with the rest of the team.

Lucy Kenchington

Veterinary Surgeon


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Lucy Kenchington

Veterinary Surgeon

Lucy has been working as a Veterinary Surgeon here since April 2023. In her spare time she enjoys running and playing the mandolin. She shares her home with Ruby and Ted the Burmese cats. Her favourite thing about working here is the lovely team!

Tracey Porter

Registered Veterinary Nurse


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Tracey Porter

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Tracey has been working at Medivet Wool for over 20 years. She will be a familiar, friendly face to many of you.

Amie Saunders

Patient Care Assistant


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Amie Saunders

Patient Care Assistant

Amie has been working as a Pet Care Assistant since July 2023 before that she was part of the Client Care team for a couple of years. She enjoys long walks with her Springer Spaniel Beau and listening to music. She finds it rewarding looking after peoples family pets, giving them lots of love and cuddles. And enjoys learning new aspects of the job everyday.

Emily

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Emily

Student Veterinary Nurse

Emily has worked here since July 2021. She started as a Pet Care Assistant and is now a student Veterinary Nurse. She has a sassy domestic long hair cat at home called Mona and the leopard geko Beetlejuice. She enjoys rock climbing, board games and cocktail tasting! Her favourite things about working here include laboratory work, diagnostic imaging and kitten cuddles!

Hayley Marks

Head Veterinary Nurse


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Hayley Marks

Head Veterinary Nurse

Hayley is the Head Veterinary Nurse at Medivet Wool. She has had various nursing and leadership roles within Medivet since 2016 but returned as Head Nurse in January 2023. Hayley enjoys swimming and being crafty! She is especially enthusiastic about cross-stitch. Her and her partner also bought their first camper-van this year and are enjoying caravanning adventures. At home they have tropical fish. She loves the team spirit here!

Abi Harland

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse


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Abi Harland

Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse

Abi is the Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse. She has been with Medivet Wool since July 2023. At home she is joined by her husband and their two lurchers Maurice and Chester. She likes to play board games, knit, swim and do aerial silks in her spare time. Her favourite things about working here are the wonderful team and helping pets feel better.

Millie Godfrey

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Millie Godfrey

Student Veterinary Nurse

Millie started at Medivet Wool in January 2023 as a student Veterinary Nurse. She enjoys riding her horse Audrey and walking her two dogs Echo the Welsh Collie and Django the Border Terrier. She loves caring for the sick animals and then seeing them go home when they are all better! She particularly enjoys monitoring patients during anaesthesia.

Katherine

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Katherine

Student Veterinary Nurse

Katherine has worked for Medivet since September 2021 but became permanent at Wool in January 2023. She has recently started as a student Veterinary Nurse. She enjoys horse riding and spending time with her cats Bonnie and Clyde. She enjoys working with the lovely team here, the variety of the job and working with all the animals.

Manda Strawbridge

Patient Care Assistant


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Manda Strawbridge

Patient Care Assistant

Manda is a mobile Patient Care Assistant and has covered shifts here at Wool since February 2021. Manda loves to spend time with her husband, family and their 2 dogs; the Pomeranian Ginger and Tarom the rescue Greek Harehound. She spends her downtime singing, playing the mandolin and guitar, spending time outdoors. Her favourite things about Medivet Wool are the lovely colleagues.

Sian Court

Client Care Assistant


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Chloe Fernandez

Client Care Assistant


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  • Your vet in Wool

    Welcome to our practice in Wool. Led by Veterinary Surgeon Andy Buchan, our friendly, devoted team deliver exceptional client and patient care. Our wide range of facilities and services provide your companion with the highest standard of care, so they can continue living a long, happy and healthy life.

We offer Healthcare Plans

Our clients save an average of £225 every year with the Medivet Healthcare Plan.

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4.9 /5
223 reviews
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5.0/5
Feb 8, 2025
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As always Oscar received excellent care - cannot thank everyone enough. The vet takes the time to explore and explain all avenues, much appreciated.
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5.0/5
Feb 5, 2025
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By far best vets I've ever been too. Highly recommend. Seriously do yourself a favour and try medivet 😊
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5.0/5
Feb 2, 2025
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Always caring, gentle and full of good advice. In particular Adrian. Thank you.
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5.0/5
Jan 31, 2025
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Thankyou for every thing you do for us
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5.0/5
Jan 25, 2025
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Good customer service. All staff lovely
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5.0/5
Jan 21, 2025
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Excellent as ever , many years with our dogs and always great care and attention
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5.0/5
Jan 19, 2025
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Never had a bad experience at wool medivet. The staff are always very kind and helpful and our dog is well looked after.
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5.0/5
Jan 18, 2025
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Andy and Lucy are really helpful, supportive and take their time to ensure you have fully understood what has been said. Excellent.
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5.0/5
Jan 18, 2025
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They looked after Radish for 12 years and gave him a peaceful end at the right time. They were very kind to us too. Now they are looking after Noah.
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5.0/5
Jan 18, 2025
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My cat attends regularly for monthly injections, as well as twice yearly blood and urine tests. The staff are always very kind, helpful and professional
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5.0/5
Jan 18, 2025
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All below. Would highly recommend Heathlands, Medivet.
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5.0/5
Jan 17, 2025
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We switched to Medivet about 6 months ago or so and have never regretted that decision for a moment. They are so friendly, efficient, professional, and transparent with information. Reasonable pricing. We feel we can rely on them. We regard this practice as our permanent vet for our dog.