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Equine Services

Pilgrims is a countryside vets and one of our main services is treating horses, ponies and donkeys. We have a dedicated equine vet with nearly 20 years experience of practice, as well as a team of knowledgeable and experienced equine support staff. We can visit you at your premises in Dorset or the New Forest, and our modern diagnostic and surgical equipment is all mobile and top-of-the-range.

Emergency Equine Care

You can access our emergency equine care service for clients by calling us on 01425 657700 out of hours. At…

Equine Vettings

Our experienced equine veterinary team can help you with Horse & Pony Vetting and practical advice. Purchasing a new horse…

Veterinary Rounds in Dorset & New Forest

Equine Rounds Visits

Looking for affordable equine health care at your premises? Fundamental preventative health care for horses and ponies should be made…

Routine & Advanced Equine Dentistry

Looking after your equine companion’s teeth is important for their overall wellbeing. Just like us, poor dental health can affect…

Lameness in Horses in Dorset & New Forest

Lameness Investigation

Of all the equine health problems we encounter, horse lameness is among the most common. Our equine vets are well…

Equine Surgery

Equine surgical procedures include castrations, lump removals and wound closures. Many routine procedures can be performed on your premises, anywhere…

In-House Lab

Pilgrims Vets’ in-house lab is fully equipped for speedy diagnosis of animal health problems. Our in-house laboratory boasts a state-of-the-art…

Mobile Diagnostic Facilities

Get speedy diagnosis and test results with our mobile diagnostic facilities. Unlike some veterinary practices, all of our equipment is…

Equine Health Checks

Preventative health care is a vital aspect of keeping a horse or pony. Routine visits for equine vaccinations are an…

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3.2

Pilgrims Veterinary Practice

Kate Sears

2018-09-19T21:15:46+0000

Pilgrims have been my vets for both my horses and dogs for a good number of years now. The entire team are utterly wonderful. But I have to put a special review and thanks for all to see for Equine vet Saara. Saara has cared for my retired dressage horse Artemis for the last couple of years with such devoted care and attention. He has had numerous medical issues, each one more challenging than the last, yet Saara has never wavered. Her professionalism combined with a visible pure love of horses is so inspiring. She has always put both myself and Artemis, my beloved boy, at complete ease and has always offered fantastic advice, treatment and dedication. This was especially evident when my boy faced his final hurdle last night in the form of another medical emergency and we made the heartbreaking decision to put him to sleep. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone there right by my side other than Saara, and I don’t think Artemis would have either. Thank you so much Saara for your wonderful, endless care and attention for my precious boy over the years. I cannot recommend pilgrims veterinary practice highly enough!!!

Sarah Ridler

2018-02-02T22:04:33+0000

Very helpful receptionist and Vet who helped us source some medication for our dogs whilst we were holidaying nearby. Thank you!

Jan McGuinness

2017-12-09T17:00:41+0000

Very compassionate treatment from James on Monday when Olive our cat became very poorly. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to her. My thanks for the support and empathy. Best wishes to all the team. You are great.

Ian Mansell

2017-11-06T21:50:50+0000

James has come to the rescue again for me Giving me the reassurance I needed and with his expert medical care and knowledge my Tilly ( Jack Russel )is on the road to recovery after getting accidentally trampled by my rather large Lab Thank you James And thank you to everyone else from the emergency phone call late Saturday to the speedy receptionist with the quick and easy booking for her treatment .

Alice Ralph

2017-03-15T16:49:15+0000

Craig Dickinson

2016-04-20T19:59:01+0000

Karen White

2016-02-20T18:48:00+0000

Becca Capper

2016-02-01T18:27:31+0000

Can't thank the team at Pilgrims enough. They did an absolutely fantastic job with my very poorly Cat. Brilliant care throughout the whole ordeal from their receptionists, nurses and Vets. Thank you all so much for getting Buster back to his normal mischievous self!!

Lorraine Wayland

2015-10-13T19:33:49+0000

Thank you to James and the team for looking after our two year old cat Leo. He is recovering really well after his operation, you have all been so kind and supportive, during this worrying time.

Palm M Georgina

2015-09-03T18:49:10+0000

Matt Matt

2015-09-02T13:18:45+0000

Visited the Cranborne practice, with my unfortunately very unwell duck. I couldn't fault the professionalism shown by the vet who was also very knowledgeable on the subject at hand. I was very impressed considering a duck isn't your typical everyday patient. Thank you so much for your assistance today.

Pamela Rogers

2015-04-30T03:39:28+0000

Helen Elizabeth

2015-01-15T13:26:27+0000

Charlie is our star! Bailey thinks she's grrreeeat! X

Danielle Wildridge

2014-07-25T17:42:44+0000

Jess Wagland

2014-07-25T12:05:41+0000

Ellie Parker

2014-07-25T06:57:28+0000

Google Rating

4.6

Jo Bond

09:06 16 Jan 16

They look after our pets, ponies and livestock to the highest standard.

Alan Baker

17:26 22 Oct 14

I'm Alan Baker's wife - I have the horses. Fantastic service from the minute I spoke to Katy the receptionist to the vet James who attended. Thank you both - did my lovely pony proud.

Rian Artinstall

08:40 06 Jun 17

Betsy Petry-Johnson

09:04 05 Dec 17

Pilgrims is a lot more than I expected from a vet in a village this small. They have helped me with everything from ear infections to tumors to euthanising and cremating my best friend when his kidneys failed. We brought two dogs with us from the States three years ago, and the vets at Pilgrims helped us get EU passports for them to travel to France. They taught me the differences in worming between countries, and they have kept up the regular thyroid treatment for my girl dog. They do all of this with the compassion and personal attention I wish I could find in a human doctor. I would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone for their quality of care and the customer service with which they deliver it. Thank you to everyone from the vets to the front desk to the nursing staff. You are fantastic!

Jenny Wright

18:19 20 Sep 18

Fantastic vets , they have been so very kind to me and my now departed best friend , so much compassion was shown , l am eternally grateful to them all .thank you Jenny Longmuir

Greg Baker

17:34 16 Jun 19

My lurcher Blue had a nasty branch puncture in his chest late on Friday, I spoke with James who suggested we keep an eye on it and bring him in on the Monday if necessary. Unfortunately the wound was worse than it first appeared, and after speaking with James on Sunday I got the dog over to their Fordingbridge surgery that afternoon. He was sedated, irrigated and stitched within an hour, and despite the dog feeling more than a little sorry for himself post procedurally I cannot fault the service and attention James gave us ... Top marks from us both!

Andrew Rastall

09:17 05 Jul 19

Great practice. Fantastic vets. 10/10. Thank you.

James Hobbs

17:02 25 Sep 19

The staff are great. Friendly and professional. The get you appointment quickly. Parking is easy. Hours are good.

Holly Hughes-Williams

21:59 08 Mar 20

Amazing vets! Moved away from the local area but never thought about changing to a closer practice. Their prices are very reasonable and their staff are lovely. Go above and beyond to help and to make me and my pets feel comfortable. They treat my animals as their own. Highly recommended.

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