Friars Moor was established 60 years ago and is located in the beautiful Blackmore Vale in North Dorset, and offers services into Wiltshire and Somerset. Friars Moor Vets have a team of vets, nurses and support staff providing excellent care for your dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens and other pets. Friars Moor Livestock Health have a team of vets and support staff practising high quality farm work with dairy cattle, beef, sheep, goats, game birds and camelids.
We are proud to be a member of XLVets, and an approved member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme. This is a voluntary initiative in place to give clients the confidence in the quality of care their animals receive.
Meet the team:

Friars Moor News
- RABI has launched The Big Farming Survey, the largest ever research project of its kind, which aims to identify how increasingly complex challenges are impacting farming people’s physical and mental wellbeing, as well as the health of farm businesses. “To serve our community effectively, we require a greater understanding of how the pressures on farming…
- We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our progressive, dedicated and friendly small animal team in the heart of the North Dorset countryside due to retirement and current expansion. We are looking for a full time experienced veterinary surgeon or new graduate to join our team in this beautiful part of the country. Our…
- Friars Moor Vets are taking the risk of Covid 19 very seriously and as a practice we are continuing to provide the best service we can in these difficult times. We will be putting a hold on the following services with immediate effect: General health checks including Lifetime Care Club 6 monthly health checks The…
- Latest Update: January 14th 2021 Friars Moor Vets are taking the risk of Covid 19 very seriously and as a practice we are continuing to provide the best service we can in these difficult times. We will be putting a hold on the following services with immediate effect: General health checks including Lifetime Care Club…
- From today (Dec 14) all poultry and captive birds must be kept indoors and strict biosecurity measures put in place, under rules issued recently by the Animal and Plant Health Agency. An increase in cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu) in both wild birds and commercial poultry flocks means that these additional rules have been…
Vacancies
- We welcome applications for EMS from enthusiastic students in their clinical years of training. Please see Livestock Health > Students for details.
- We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our progressive, dedicated and friendly small animal team in the heart of the North Dorset countryside due to retirement and current expansion. We are looking for a full time experienced veterinary surgeon or new graduate to join our team in this beautiful part of the country. Our…
Awards & Accreditations
Testimonials
Each time we walk through the surgery door at Friars Moor, we know that our pets are in the very best hands, and we feel that our pets deserve nothing less.
Kelly & Rich Poulter
I am blessed to have Friar’s Moor Vets on my doorstep, not that it would matter, I would definitely travel!!
Haydie Mansfield
I have no doubt that their expert knowledge and gentle care meant that our cow survived.
Anne Green
The team at Friars Moor have looked after our pets for many years. The quality of veterinary care is always second to none.
Kelly & Rich Poulter
I can’t praise the practice enough… If you have yet to choose a vet to entrust your beloved pets, or farm animals to – look no further!!
Haydie Mansfield
The level of support, knowledge and understanding goes above and beyond, from all [the Friars Moor team].
Steve & Jayne Brocklehurst
We have laughed and cried together over the years, and their professionalism and kindness … is second to none.
Steve & Jayne Brocklehurst
Highly skilled and professional approach … Personable, friendly and efficient!
Van BennettBreeder
VERY rarely have I received the time, lovely approach and calm attitude given by you and your team so thank you again.
ElaineArundawn Dog Rescue
I believe a good Vets is hard to find but ‘Friars Moor’ really is the whole package.
Steve & Jayne Brocklehurst