We wanted to provide you with some quick links to both national organisations and some local pet related businesses that we thought you might find useful.
We’ve also included links to some of the businesses we have partnered with, both locally (we always try to support local whenever possible) and nationally here.
National links below include pet charities and other informative sites. We’ve included these web links for ease, but take no responsibility for the content contained on these sites.
We are pleased to offer a 24 hour emergency service, partnering with VetsNow Bournemouth. They will be available to give advice and see your pet should it be necessary in an emergency situation when we are closed. They are based within the Lynwood Veterinary Group practice in Wimborne.
Our regulating body to ensure veterinary standards are met.
The largest animal welfare charity in the UK.
Saving pets, changing lives.
Helping sick, injured and homeless pets.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – an official Government site.
Devoted to dog health, welfare and training. The Kennel Club’s objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners.
The charity responsible for rehoming and rescuing dogs in need.
A registered charity that trains dogs to detect human disease with the aim of developing faster, more efficient and less invasive diagnostics.
The ultimate on-line resource for feline health and welfare. We are a Silver Cat Friendly practice with the International Society of Feline Medicine – we treat all cats with care, compassion and understanding.
A registered charity who seek to ensure every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
A registered charity improving the health and welfare of domestic rabbits in the UK.
If you are thinking about becoming a veterinary nurse (VN) then this website is great for finding out what qualifications you will need and other background information.
The website for the veterinary profession including jobs and CPD.
The UK’s most advanced database for lost animals linked to your pet’s microchip details.
The Ralph Site provides help and bereavement support.
The Blue Cross also offer a bereavement support line if you would like to talk to someone. Their number is 0800 0966606.
If you are concerned that your dog has ingested chocolate, this is a great calculator tool to work out how toxic the amount is.
With effect from 1 January 2021 Pet Passports are no longer valid and have been replaced with the Animal Health Certificate. Here you will find everything you need to know about the legalities of taking your pet travel abroad.
For when the time has come to say goodbye for dogs, cats and small animals. We are happy to deal with this for you.
Pet Cremation Services direct contact page for their Dorset branch.
We work closely with Andy who is a recognised advanced practitioner in small animal surgery. He works in-house with us at Vetsmiths, providing orthopaedic advanced surgical care.
We work with SCVS providing both orthopaedic and cardiology referrals.
James and the team work to alleviate suffering and to promote the well-being of dogs and cats with hydrotherapy, hydro-treadmill and physiotherapy.
Championing positive management for people with dogs in towns, on the coast, in the countryside, as well as promoting responsible dog ownership.
A local Dorset charity looking after pets in need of re-homing.
A local Dorset registered charity who re-home pets in need of a new loving home.
Kingston Maurward College is set in a beautiful and inspiring campus in Dorchester, Dorset. They specialise in providing a wide range of full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and university level vocational courses to help you grow your career. They have a range of animal care courses and apprenticeships on offer.
The site to visit regarding stray or lost dogs, dog fouling, dangerous dogs, noise complaints etc.
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