Medivet Wool

01929 462535

Dorchester Road, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8DD

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Garden, Free practice car park, Step-free access

We offer the Medivet Healthcare Plan at this practice

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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.

Meet the team

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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

Student Veterinary Nurse


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Amie Saunders

Student Veterinary Nurse

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

Veterinary Nurse


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Millie Godfrey

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.

Sian Court

Client Care Assistant


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Chloe Fernandez

Client Care Assistant


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Kirsty Padden-Barr

Practice Manager


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Kirsty Padden-Barr

Practice Manager

Originally from Nottinghamshire Kirsty trained at a small animal practice and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2001. In 2002 she moved to a hospital grade practice, expanding her clinical skills and also providing a variety of nursing clinics including dental care, wound management and weight management. Here she passed her D32/33 Assessor exams and began teaching and assessing student Veterinary Nurses. In 2003 she worked as an Emergency RVN for Vets Now Ltd. based at the PDSA centre in Nottingham, caring for critical patients, enabling her to expand her clinical skills further. After meeting her future husband in France, Kirsty moved to Somerset in 2004 with her horse, Badger, and initially worked at a mixed practice as their Head Nurse and student assessor. She began working for the Medivet Beaminster branch in 2007, her main interests being student training, wound management (medical and surgical) for which she holds a BVNA/Lantra certificate in Wound Management, minor surgery, and dental surgery (especially dental radiography). In 2024 Kirsty progressed from her Head RVN role at the Beaminster branch, to Practice Manager and now enjoys working alongside and looking after the teams in both the Beaminster and Wool branches. Kirsty is still a Registered Veterinary Nurse and as such is required to remain up to date with her clinical skills; in addition to her daily work, she attends continued professional development (CPD) courses regularly. In her spare time Kirsty enjoys raising money for Greyhound & Whippet charities, walking her Whippet, ‘Mac Taylor’, family time, travelling, reading, going to the theatre, attending concerts and is an avid fan of Formula1.

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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Reviews

4.9 /5
209 reviews
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Google
5.0/5
May 16, 2025
Google Medivet
First class from start to finish, not only looked after my dog (castrated) but also me lol, they kept me updated at all times and aftercare was brilliant, always very friendly, they remember you. Cannot rate them enough!! Thank you guys!!!
VetHelpDirect
5.0/5
May 12, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
Brilliant well done
Google
5.0/5
May 8, 2025
Google Medivet
Great practice...fabulous staff and I never have any problems booking appointments. The med vet plan is a really good scheme.
VetHelpDirect
4.8/5
May 7, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
Cat had a largeabscess which was efficiently dealt with, antibiotics administered and it cleared up very quickly quickly quickly
Google
5.0/5
Apr 29, 2025
Google Medivet
The friendliness of the staff, first class medical attention and the feeling of calm makes this vets stand out above others. Highly recommend.
VetHelpDirect
4.2/5
Apr 24, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
I was charge extortionally for a quick feel and weigh. Totally shocked.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 22, 2025
Google Medivet
Very kind & took good care of our dog Bonnie.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 16, 2025
Google Medivet
Always pleasant and very professional
Google
5.0/5
Apr 12, 2025
Google Medivet
Excellent, prompt service, understanding and knowledgeable vet, but expensive though.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 12, 2025
Google Medivet
The vet we saw was absolutely lovely, he had some good advice reference our dog’s teeth, put my Dog and me at ease. As always Medivet Wool wonderful service.
Google
4.0/5
Apr 10, 2025
Google Medivet
Great experience for my cats. With thanks.
Google
5.0/5
Apr 9, 2025
Google Medivet
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

  • 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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Vaccinations

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

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Parasite Care

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

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Pet Neutering

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

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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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Animal Health Certificate (for pet travel)

Your local Medivet practice will be able to issue an Animal Health Certificate for EU travel.

Cat Friendly Vet Clinics

Some of our practices have been awarded cat-friendly clinic status by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).

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Dentistry

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

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ECG

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, non-invasive test used to detect certain defects in your pet’s heart.

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Endoscopy

Using a tiny, flexible camera, we’re able to view internal body parts with little surgical intervention.

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Home Visits

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.

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In-house Laboratory

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

Nurse Clinics

Receive expert advice from our experienced nurses on keeping your pet healthy and happy.

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Ultrasound

A pet ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to view your pet's internal organs and identify potential issues.

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X-Rays

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

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15 Minute Consultations

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.

24 Hour Emergency Vet Care

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

24 Hour Intensive Care

Our 24 hour practices and external out-of-hours providers offer exceptional, around-the-clock intensive care to critically ill pets.

Acupuncture

Some of our practices use acupuncture to give pets a gentle yet effective pain relief for a number of conditions.

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CT Imaging

Our Computed Tomography (CT) technology allows us to create detailed 3D images of your pet to help diagnoses and create effective treatment plans.

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Hydrotherapy

Canine hydrotherapy is a great way to help your dog come back from injury, manage pain or improve mobility. It can speed up recovery and improve their comfort and quality of life. At Medivet, you can access canine hydrotherapy services at some of our practices. Our team is on hand to explain the different options and help your dog to feel their best.

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Keyhole Surgery

At Medivet, we’re proud to offer keyhole surgery as an option at many of our practices.

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Laser Surgery

We use cutting-edge laser technology in our soft-tissue surgeries to ensure your pet achieves the best results.

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Laser Treatment

Pet laser treatment can be used to help promote healing and reduce inflammation and pain, from chronic arthritis to post surgical wound treatment. The treatment is pain free and non-invasive.

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Medivet Labs

Medivet Labs is dedicated to providing a quality diagnostic laboratory service to the veterinary profession using modern technology combined with professional excellence and personal care.

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MRI Scans

We use cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to help us diagnose a range of problems.

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Online Appointment Booking

We’re excited to share with you that Medivet clients* can now book appointments online.

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Orthopaedic Theatre

Our specialist orthopaedic theatres mean we can confidently treat conditions that affect your pet’s musculoskeletal system.

Pet Cremation

Cremation offers a way to help you remember your pet should the worst happen. Find out more about what happens and the support available.

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Pet Euthanasia

Find out what pet euthanasia means and what to expect.

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Radioactive Iodine

Radioactive Iodine is a treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats.

Vet Blood Supplies

Vet Blood Supplies is part of the Medivet community, and together we work to save the lives of dogs across the country.

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