Medivet Christchurch

Best Friends Vets Ltd

4.7 /5
103 reviews

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Opening Hours

Mon  -  Open now
Tue  -  Open now
Wed  -  Open now
Thu  -  Open now
Fri  -  Open now

Our opening hours are subject to change.

Out of hours practice

Medivet 24 Hour Poole

01202 747678

101 North Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0LT

Out of hours consult fee £130. No charge for assessment by phone.

Meet the team

Rosie Beacham

Veterinary Surgeon

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Rosie Beacham

Veterinary Surgeon

Rosie knew from a very young age that she wanted to become a vet—a passion that has shaped her entire life. Her family supported her passion in many ways, including breeding labradors and allowing Rosie to help with their care. Rosie holds a veterinary degree along with postgraduate certificates in both dermatology and surgery and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role. Clients often comment on Rosie's genuine love of animals and her commitment to going above and beyond to help their pets. Her calm, compassionate approach helps build strong bonds with both patients and their owners, and her expertise ensures each animal receives the very best care.

Emily Souter

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Emily Souter

Head Veterinary Nurse

Emily qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2019 and has built a wealth of experience across different areas of animal care, including dog rescue, veterinary charity work, and emergency nursing at Medivet 24 Hour Poole. In 2023, she expanded her expertise further by gaining a certificate in animal behaviour, an area she remains particularly passionate about. Over the years, Emily has fostered and rehabilitated many animals, combining her professional skills with her personal dedication to animal welfare. These days, life is a little busier with two young children at home, and she now shares her family life with Roman, their much-loved dog.

Jean Codling

Client Care Assistant

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Jean Codling

Client Care Assistant

Jean has been part of the Medivet Christchurch team since 2019, and her calm, friendly manner helps put both pets and owners at ease during their visits. A lifelong animal lover, Jean has cared for everything from stick insects to ponies and is currently kept busy by her lively Labrador, Harry. She’s also an experienced dog trainer and has enjoyed helping many local dogs earn their Kennel Club Good Citizen awards.

Dustie Houchin

Practice Manager

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Dustie Houchin

Practice Manager

With over 25 years of experience in human and animal healthcare, Dustie brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and leadership to her role as Practice Manager. Having owned and managed several clinics across the Home Counties and Dorset, she has a strong track record of building supportive teams and delivering outstanding client care. Much of Dustie’s earlier career was spent working closely with horses and their owners, giving her a deep appreciation for the bond between people and the animals they love. She is passionate about creating a positive, collaborative environment where both her teams and clients feel valued, and she takes great pride in ensuring every patient receives exceptional care. Outside of work, Dustie brings the same passion to the wider world as she does to her role, caring deeply for the wellbeing of animals, their owners, and the planet we share. She enjoys the great outdoors, exploring new cultures, and seeking adventure. Dustie is also passionate about helping people and teams adapt, thrive, and evolve in today’s complex world. Her energy, professionalism, and dedication to always going the extra mile make her a valued part of the Medivet Parkstone, Medivet Christchurch, and Medivet Oakdale teams.

Karen Young

Client Care Assistant

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Karen Young

Client Care Assistant

Karen’s lifelong love of animals led her to study Animal Care at college and eventually join our front-of-house team. Having grown up with cats, rabbits, and a passion for horse riding, she brings genuine warmth and enthusiasm to every part of her role. Known for her bubbly personality and welcoming smile, Karen loves meeting clients and their pets, hearing their stories, and making everyone feel at ease from the moment they walk through the door.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £54.0 £48.6
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £60.0 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £111.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £84.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £109.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £215 from £193.5
Spay (procedure only fee) from £273 from £245.7
Medivet Healthcare Plan from £15 Save £353** a year

*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) £54.0 £48.6
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £67.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £86.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £112.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £78.0 £70.2
Spay (procedure only fee) £110.0 £99.0
Medivet Healthcare Plan £12.95 Save £181** a year

*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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Featured Services

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

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Services we offer

With our 15-minute consultations, you have enough time to ask our expert vets any - and every - question you might have regarding your pet’s health and lifestyle.

Receive exceptional care, day or night, at our pioneering 24-hour emergency pet care centres.

Caring for all aspects of your pet’s oral health is easy with our excellent dental facilities.

We know that sometimes it just isn’t possible for you or your pet to travel into one of our practices to receive care. At times like this, our capable and compassionate veterinary teams often offer at home visits.

Quick and efficient testing at our state-of-the-art in-house laboratories is just one aspect of the exceptional care we offer.

We use x-ray machines to quickly diagnose issues that might affect your pet.

Reviews

4.7 /5
103 reviews
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 29, 2025
Survey Medivet
Rosie the vet so lovely with my Labrador, from receptionist entering the practice, all welcoming and friendly.
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 29, 2025
Survey Medivet
I have been with this practice for 23 years
and to-date have never had reason to complain. The service and staff have always been very friendly, helpful and professional. Since living here I have had 4 rescue cats mostly over 10 years old.
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 29, 2025
Survey Medivet
I took my cat for his checkup, jab etc and saw Rosie the vet. I was so impressed by her advice and how she treated my cat. Excellent, as also the receptionist who is always helpful and friendly . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this practice.
Survey
2.0/5
Nov 21, 2025
Survey Medivet
I was extremely disappointed to be charged ÂŁ37.99 for a 15ml Rheumocam 0.5 Oral Suspension for my cat when I now see that it can be purchased on multiple sites for ÂŁ5.39. That is a mark up of in excess of 600%.
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 19, 2025
Survey Medivet
The reception and vet I see are always wonderful and helpful. I always feel that my dog is in good hands with them.
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 16, 2025
Survey Medivet
Great vet practice thanku
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 12, 2025
Survey Medivet
The vet was very friendly and tickled my dog so that she wagged her tail and relaxed.
Google
5.0/5
Nov 7, 2025
Google Medivet
Been going to Medivets Christchurch Dorset (previously Best Friends Vets) for 15 now. Staff are lovely compassionate and caring and recommend the practice to everyone
Survey
5.0/5
Nov 7, 2025
Survey Medivet
All staff at Christchurch medivets are excellent
Been going there for 15 years can’t fault the practice
Survey
4.0/5
Oct 23, 2025
Survey Medivet
First time using Medivet. Chose due to proximity to where I live. Small and friendly...more personal. The vet Rosie was very caring and explained what she was doing and why.

  • Your vet in Christchurch

    Exceptional, caring and trustworthy - these are the values our team here in Christchurch stand by. We're committed to delivering the highest standard of veterinary care, using our state-of-the-art facilities to give your pet the very best treatment options.

    We look forward to welcoming you to our practice.

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