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Poole Holes Bay Vets4Pets
Inside Pets at HomeUnit 5 Wessex Gate Retail Park
Broadstone Way
Poole
Dorset
BH15 3TE 01202 677 675
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Open Today 09:00 - 19:00
Opening Hours
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- Sunday Closed
Parking and access information
Parking available at the front of the Pets at Home store
Meet the team
Dan Makin
Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon
BVMS CertAVP(SAM) MRSB, FRSM, MRCVS, RCVS approved Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine
My name is Dan and I am the Practice Owner here at Vets4Pets Poole Holes Bay. I am delighted to welcome you to our page and hopefully to my clinic. I am privileged to work with an amazing group of vets, nurses and receptionists to offer 'top notch' care for all our patients. I am originally a northern boy from Manchester and moved to Poole in 2009. I love it here! I qualified from Glasgow University in 2003 and since then have spent time working in mixed, equine, and small animal practice.
I lived in New Zealand for two years working in a large equine hospital before returning to the UK to take up full time work as a small animal vet. In 2019 I completed the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Small Animal Medicine. I have a real interest in medical conditions affecting cats and dogs with a special interest in hormonal disease and gastrointestinal conditions.
I have a keen interest in the veterinary profession and am passionate about creating a good workplace for my team to work in and helping the profession as a whole improve on this through my membership of several diversity and inclusion working groups.
In 2019 I was accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine.
I live in Poole with my partner and our two Bracco Italiano dogs Hudson and Noah.
Sara has been a member of the practice team for over 20 years and works Thursday and Friday mornings. Sara is originally from Spain and has lived in the UK for many years now.
Sara has two children and 3 degus and isn't sure which keeps her most busy!!
Sara has a keen passion for preventative medicine and also has special interest in little furries (rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs etc)
Outside the practice Sara enjoys singing and going for long walks foraging for tasty bits for her three degus!!
The best part of my job is spending time with people and their pets, finding the best plan we can together to help pets live their best lives.
I've been a vet for 30years now, in charity, university and other hospitals from the Highlands of Scotland to the South Coast, and I love being a training mentor for others.
When not at work you can find me fixing my house (a very long project!) and spending as much time as possible with friends and family.
I've worked on and off with V4P holes bay for the past 10 years, graduating from the Royal veterinary College in 2021, I have since developed particular interests in soft tissue surgery, feline medicine, dentistry and emergency, critical care.
Hi my name is Sami and I qualified as a vet from the university of Liverpool in 2023. In my spare time, I love anything that gets me outside, including running and hiking. This is what took me to New Zealand for a year as a new graduate vet, where I worked with dogs, cats, many cows and the odd possum! Having travelled New Zealand from top to bottom, I have now returned to Dorset to be closer to family and look forward to meeting you and your lovely animals.
I graduated in 2024 from the University of Zagreb in Croatia and am now settling into life in the UK as a vet. I’m mostly interested in internal medicine of dogs and cats, but being a "veterinary newbie," I’m still exploring different areas of the field.
I have an old Maltese, a fish tank, a few tortoises, and some Australian finches, but they’re all back in my hometown - so in England, I’m pretty much flying solo at the moment!
When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, especially books on psychology and sociology, always looking to understand people (and pets!) a little better. I love hiking, hitting the gym, spending time outdoors, and, of course, traveling. Whether it’s exploring new places or hanging out with friends, I value my balance of adventure and quiet time to recharge and reflect.
I have been qualified as a veterinary nurse since 2011 and still loving every moment. I also have hold a level 3 certificate in hydrotherapy. At home I have my crazy cocker called Ralph and cat called Nellie and 4 guinea pigs. I became the clinical lead nurse in 2023 after coming back from a short locum stint. I'm really enjoying learning new management skills and pushing my team to be the best they can be.
Originally from a human nursing background, Vicky started working at the practice as a nursing assistant in 2010.
After gaining valuable experience she completed an ABC level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants in 2014. Finally, Vicky went on to complete her veterinary nurse training and qualified as a registered nurse in 2017.
Vicky has a keen interest in dog behaviour and is especially fond of German Shepherds. One of her favourite pass times is dog walking and she enjoys exploring new places. Vicky is also very interested in nursing care of our senior patients, she is striving to improve client education and provide ongoing nursing support of these patients via nurse clinics.
She has two cats called Millie and Maggie, and cares for two horses called Ronnie and Chino. In her spare time, she has a feral son to keep her busy! And enjoys walking and being outdoors.
Qualified in 2018, I have worked in First Opinion and Referral practices where I mainly focused on surgical nursing. Now at Vets4Pets, I enjoy nurse consults and medical nursing care. I have two rescue German Shepard crosses; Skye and Shadow. In my spare time I love to bake or be on my spin bike.
Kate Piggott
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Emma joined our team last year and particularly enjoys anaesthesia and surgery. She is an avid runner and is learning piano in her spare time. Having grown up with guinea piggles, Emma can never say no to a guinea pig cuddle!
I have worked at Vets4Pets since 2018. My passion is patient care, ensuring they feel safe and loved whilst in our care. I have a naughty tortie cat called Edna, and a goofy golden retriever called Sully who are my bestest companions!
I am an ANA here at Holes Bay. I love animals, and own horses, cats, tortoises and a dog. I enjoy making sure the patients get lots of love and fuss when they have to stay and when not at work I enjoy sewing in my free time.
I have been working here at Poole Holes Bay Vets4Pets since November 2021, having previously worked at another veterinary practice for 2 years. I love working with animals and love the team I work with. I'm a mum of 2 boys... 1 is human, the other is furry! The furry one, Stanley, is a 3 year old English Bull Terrier. As a family we are always doing something - walks in nature, playing football (Stan's a budding centre forward!), trips away, and raising money for a local hospice that's very close to our hearts.
I joined the team at Vets4Pets Poole Holes Bay in March 2022. I previously worked as a vet receptionist in the 1980s, but then spent some years as a Mum & in various customer facing roles before finding my way back into the veterinary world. I have two cats (Hugo & Lottie), a dog (Callie), and two rabbits (Bingo & Bluey, who were adopted from Pets at Home). I enjoy walking Callie, doing jigsaws, spending time with my grandkids, and eating curry & Greggs' sausage rolls.
I joined the Vets4Pets team in August 2022, after I fancied a change from my previous job of working in a primary school.
I have a strong interest in making the Veterinary world a more accessible and inclusive place for everyone. (Probably driving my colleagues mad with resources I find, ideas I have and apps I make them download on the practice phone!)
In my spare time I love reading, swimming and being outside in nature. (As long as any wriggly, creepy crawly things with 6 or more legs stay out of my way)
Josie joined the team with Vets4pets in 2022 after working in two veterinary practices in the area since 2016 and loves working with all the girls on reception here at Holes Bay. She loves working with animals and especially enjoys a cat cuddle whenever possible with our inpatients. Josie has two cats at home, one is an older black cat called Arya and one is a little maniac tuxedo cat called Dwight who is now 1 year old. She enjoys spending her time with her daughter, partner and friends getting outside paddle-boarding and playing cricket and also taking part in any type of crafting. She is also an avid reader and her favourite hobby is curling up with a good book and a cup of tea.
My name is Lynne and I have been at Vets4Pets Holes Bay since January 2024, after working at the Bournemouth branch for a while. I work full-time for an electronics company, just working here Fridays and a couple of Saturdays. I love having the balance of doing something completely different. I enjoy meeting and chatting to people with their pets. I have 6 house cats myself, this is Harry pictured. In my spare time I enjoy socialising with friends and gardening.
Vets4Pets Poole Holes Bay is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound.
At Vets4Pets Poole Holes Bay our goal is to be the best veterinary practice in the area.
To achieve this our mission is:
To consistently lead the way with outstanding patient care
To provide modern and innovative treatment to our patients
To thrive on team work and offer an environment that has a great work place culture that is safe, honest, inclusive and trusting.
As a team we are committed to:
Constantly provide the highest levels of patient and client care
Strive to achieve the best of ourselves
Commit to on-going learning, growth and development of our colleagues
Invest in our colleagues and practice to be able to be the best and achieve the best outcomes for our patients
Behave with integrity, respect and honesty to create an environment that is open, safe and trusting.
All colleagues have agreed that to achieve our commitments, mission and ultimate goal the following values will underpin all of our behaviours and actions:
Honesty
Teamwork
Integrity
Trust
Fun
Communication
The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!
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Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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Open 7 Days a WeekWe are open 7 days a week.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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Blood TransfusionTreats many critically ill cats and dogs and our pioneering blood donor programme helps keep them alive.
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CardiologyCardiology
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Chemotherapy & Cancer TreatmentDogs and cats that receive chemotherapy feel normal the day they are given the drug.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Ear SurgeryEar Surgery service is available to keep your pet free from any infections.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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Echocardiography (heart scans)Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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EndoscopyEnables us to capture real-time images of internal organs and structures using an endoscope.
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Exotic PetCan see a range of patients, from small animals through to reptiles.
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Fracture RepairOrthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
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Groom RoomGrooming services available for your pet.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Home VisitsIf you can’t make it us, we will come to you. We offer routine home visit for pets who don’t like to leave the house or clients who are unable to visit us. (Additional costs may occur)
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In house blood transfusionsIn house blood transfusions
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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Locally OwnedThis practice is locally owned.
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MedicationMedication
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Nutritional AdviceAdvice and support for your pet's diet.
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OncologyMedical care of cancer.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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OrthopaedicsSurgery of joints and bones.
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Oxygen ChamberEnables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Separate Cat & Dog Waiting AreasSeparate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Small Mammal Medicine and SurgerySmall Mammal Medicine and Surgery
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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Stem Cell TherapyStem cell therapy can be used in the treatment of arthritis, fractures, and ligament injuries.
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Tonopen - Eye Pressure TestingMeasures eye pressure.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
Our practice prices
We are a locally owned practice and review our prices regularly to ensure we offer our clients the best value for money.
Our team are always happy to discuss pricing and treatment options and provide estimates in advance of any treatment for your pet. Please see below for the prices of our most frequently used services and treatments.
| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | From £59.50 |
| Microchipping | From £30.00 |
| Written prescription fee | From £24.50 |
| Re-examination repeat prescription | £55.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | From £70.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination (Inc. Kennel Cough) | From £125.00 |
| Kennel Cough | From £55.00 |
| Puppy full vaccination course | From £100.00 |
| Spay (Female Dog) | From £320.00 |
| Castration (Male Dog) | From £245.00 |
Better for your pet, better for your pocketOur Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | From £59.50 |
| Microchipping | From £30.00 |
| Written prescription fee | From £24.50 |
| Re-examination repeat prescription | £55.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | From £73.00 |
| Kitten full vaccination course | From £102.50 |
| Spay (Female Cat) | From £135.00 |
| Castration (Male Cat) | From £100.00 |
Better for your pet, better for your pocketOur Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
|---|---|
| Vet Consultation | From £59.50 |
| Microchipping | From £30.00 |
| Written prescription fee | From £24.50 |
| Re-examination repeat prescription | £55.00 |
| Vaccination (Rabbit) | From £95.00 |
| Spay (Female Rabbit) | £175.00 |
| Castration (Male Rabbit) | From £125.00 |
Better for your pet, better for your pocketOur Complete Care health plans are a simple, cost-effective way to keep your pet protected, including annual vaccinations and preventative year round treatments tailored to your pet. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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Terms and Conditions
For further information on our pricing and details of what each appointment/treatment includes please contact the practice.
All Prices include VAT and are subject to change.
*1 General policy of this practice is to re-examine an animal on a regular basis. Our team will discuss the most appropriate re-examination frequency with you.
Practice accreditations
Health Plans
Health Plan
Complete Care Plus
Out of hours
Station Road
Wimborne
Bournemouth
BH21 1RQ
Tel: Telephone: 01202 859933
Standard consultation fees start from £313.50