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Monday 9am - 6:30pm Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm Thursday 9am - 6:30pm Friday 9am - 6:30pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Ocean Vets

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Ocean Vets is a family-owned independent vet practice in Alderholt & Three Legged Cross.

Ocean Vets is a provider of comprehensive health care services for pets including orthopaedic surgery, covering the Dorset area, Wiltshire and Hampshire borders. We take great care of our clients and ensure our consultations are booked for a full 15 minutes as a minimum, so that you don't feel unduly rushed and try to accommodate special circumstances as much as possible. We are an INDEPENDENT practice and therefore provide our own out of hours service where you will speak to one of our regular vets who will evaluate your case as well as possible over the telephone and help you decide whether your animal needs to be seen or not, if necessary see you immediately at either our Alderholt or Three Legged Cross Surgery - Out of hours fees apply. Our friendly experienced team that assist the Veterinary Team consist of three Registered Veterinary Nurses, three Animal Nursing Assistants and four Receptionists. We believe that the best care can be given at the surgery where all facilities are at hand, but in special cases or on request we are able to fit in home visits. Operations are performed Monday to Friday afternoons in our fully equipped operating theatres. We do not believe in unnecessary hospitalisation as most animals are far more relaxed and likely to recover quicker at home. Of course there are exceptions and close monitoring and/or fluid therapy may be necessary. In these cases there is always a vet who lives onsite at our Alderholt Surgery on standby. Some of the services we offer at our surgeries are in house X-rays, ultrasound, in-house and laboratory blood tests, pathology/histology, routine and specialist orthopaedic procedures such as TPLO's .

23/10/2026

Missing Cat - Fordingbridge High Street Area
One of our clients' house cats escaped during the storm last night.
He is a Bengal cross, not wearing a collar and is microchipped.
If you see him or have any information, please contact our Alderholt branch on 01425 654202.
Thank you 🐾

23/10/2026

🎆 Is your pet worried by fireworks?

With Bonfire Night approaching, and more fireworks around at this time of year, now is a good time to start preparing if your pet struggles with loud noises.

Our infographic shares a few simple ways to help your pet feel safer, and you can read our full blog for more advice on recognising anxiety, preparing at home and when extra support may be needed.

👉 Read the full guide: https://www.oceanvets.uk/fireworks-noise-anxiety-pets/

If your pet becomes very anxious around fireworks or other loud noises, book a consultation with us so we can offer advice tailored to them.

📞 Call your local practice:
Alderholt: 01425 654202
Three Cross: 01202 829436

🔗 Book an Appointment:
https://www.oceanvets.uk/book-local-vet-appointment/

02/10/2026

Meet the gorgeous Milo, who had an unfortunate accident and fell out of a tree, breaking 3 of the bones in his paw.

The team at Ocean Vets performed surgery this week to repair the broken bones, using pins that sit inside the bones.

Cats have very mobile paws and an intricate network of tendons to allow them to move, so the repair needed to avoid impinging on these tendons, hence using this type of pinning.

Milo has been an incredibly good patient and has been very brave, and we wish him a speedy recovery 🥰

28/08/2026

🎒 Back to school, back to routine… but how is your pet coping?

After weeks of having the family around, the first school day can mean a much quieter house for your dog or cat.

Some pets take the change in their stride. Others may struggle with longer periods alone, changes to feeding or walking times, or simply having less company.

A few simple steps can help:
🐾 Gradually return to your term-time routine
🐾 Practice short periods apart
🐾 Keep meals, walks and playtime predictable
🐾 Give your pet a comfortable safe space
🐾 Offer suitable enrichment
🐾 Watch for signs of stress or separation-related behaviour

If your pet is suddenly barking, pacing, hiding, toileting indoors, becoming destructive or behaving differently, don't just put it down to them being 'naughty'. There may be an underlying reason.

Read our latest blog for practical tips on helping your pet adjust to back-to-school routines and alone time.

📞 Worried about your pet? Contact our veterinary team for advice.

Heading back to school can change your pet’s routine. Learn simple ways to prepare dogs and cats for more alone time and spot signs of stress

14/08/2026

💚 Guinea Pig fans, this one's for you!

Our vet Kirsten is a huge guinea pig lover and recently attended Piggy Fest, the UK's first-ever Guinea Pig Festival! 🎉

As well as caring for her own piggies, she's been looking after Jeremy & Fiona's guinea pigs, Popcorn and Tarquin. They've been thoroughly spoiled with special festival treats and home-grown veggies from Kirsten's garden! 🥕🌿

Got guinea pigs at home? We'd love to meet them!
Drop a photo in the comments and show us your adorable piggies. 📷
💚🐾

10/07/2026

☀️🥵 We’re in for another hot weekend, so it’s important to take a few extra steps to keep pets safe and comfortable.

Take a look at our quick hot weather safety guide, and read more detailed advice on our blog:
https://www.oceanvets.uk/keeping-pets-safe-hot-weather/

26/06/2026

🐾 Senior Cat Health Check – Special Offer 🐾
As our cats get older, they often hide signs of illness very well. Subtle changes can be easy to miss, even when they seem perfectly happy at home.
For cats aged 12 years and over, we’re now offering a Senior Health Check designed to give you peace of mind and help identify any early changes.
What’s included:
• A nurse consultation
• Blood tests (including thyroid check)
• Blood pressure measurement
💙 Normally £219.76
✨ Introductory offer: £120 until the end of July ✨
This check can be especially helpful if your cat:
• Is slowing down slightly
• Is drinking a little more than usual
• Has lost a small amount of weight
• Has become more vocal or restless
Or simply if you’d like a baseline health check as they enter their senior years.
Appointments are carried out by our experienced nursing team and can be booked at a convenient time.
⚠️ This package is designed for generally well cats. If your cat is unwell or you’re concerned, please book a vet appointment so we can assess them fully.
📞 To book or find out more, please contact the team or speak to us at your next visit.
Let’s keep our senior cats happy, comfortable, and thriving 🐱💙

22/06/2026

🐾 Alderholt Fete Dog Show – Thank You! 🐾

We’re delighted to share that our dog show at the Big Alderholt Fete raised £98.00 for the Alderholt Defibrillator Fund 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, came along to support, and helped us raise money for such an important local cause – we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙🧡

We loved seeing all your wonderful dogs and being part of such a fantastic community event. 🐶✨

21/06/2026

We had such an amazing day yesterday at the Alderholt Big Fete dog show. It was lovely to meet you all and especially your amazing dogs. We also received a huge amount of positivity to our proposed development of the surgery so we really appreciate that and great to know.
Congratulations to all the prize winners ♥️

20/06/2026

We are all set up at the Big Alderholt Fete!

Come and join in our dog show, buy a dog treat come in aid of St. James' First School & Nursery, Alderholt, see our plans for our new surgery, and chat to us about your pets!

Address

Three Cross Veterinary Surgery, Verwood Road
Three Legged Cross
BH216RR

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 6:30pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+441425654202

Website

https://www.oceanvets.uk/

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