Hillside Veterinary Centre

05/09/2026

On 10th October, team Hillside are taking on a 10k walk for a very special cause.

In June, our RVN Abbi & her husband Jack suffered the devastating loss of their baby boy Elliot in the second trimester of pregnancy.

Throughout this heartbreaking time, they were supported by the team at SPRING, which is part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

SPRING not only provide emotional support and counselling but also provide families with memory boxes, hold annual remembrance events and more. They receive no government funding for this service and rely purely on fundraising and donations.

Their support meant so much to Abbi & Jack that they want to give something back in memory of their son.

If you can donate anything, no matter how small, it would be very much appreciated, on behalf of Abbi & Jack and all local parents who suffer such a heartbreaking loss.

Help Abbi Appleton raise money to support University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity

04/09/2026

Some Friday fun!

Without telling us the answer, let us know what image Google comes up with for your pet's name and have a go at guessing the pet's names from the pictures! 🐶🐱🐰

03/09/2026

The Petplan Vet Awards nominations CLOSE TOMORROW!
Thank you so much for all the nominations we've received so far this year.

Is there someone at Hillside that you feel deserves recognition?

The PetPlan Veterinary Awards are the perfect way to thank veterinary teams for the difference they've made to you and your pet and nominations are now OPEN, but they close tomorrow!

The categories are:
🌟Practice of the year
🌟Vet of the year
🌟Vet nurse of the year
🌟Practice support staff of the year
🌟Practice manager of the year

Nominations can be made quickly & easily online here https://awards.petplan.co.uk/ 💚

02/09/2026

Ben came to see Georgia J for his 6 monthly Pet Health Plan check. He's not a fan of being examined but does love a ball so there were lots of ball games to keep him distracted 🥰
See our stories for a hilarious outtake photo! 😆

01/09/2026

It's a brand new month and it's Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! 😺

We'd love to see photos of your gorgeous orange feline friends and find out if they're one of the more mischievous ginger cats! 🐱

The PDSA have compiled some fun facts about our orange friends
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/five-fun-facts-about-ginger-cats

31/08/2026

Being a Registered Veterinary Nurse can sometimes be a demanding and stressful job... so moments like kisses from gorgeous Goose are always welcome! 😘

A reminder that we're closed today for the Bank Holiday but our out of hours service, VetsNow can be reached on 01202 859933 should your pet need urgent attention.

29/08/2026

We have just been informed that there is a brown/black staffie type dog running down Pardy's Hill in Corfe Mullen.

29/08/2026

Beautiful Bella would like to remind you that it's a bank holiday on Monday (the last until Christmas 😮) so we will be closed.

If your pet needs urgent attention, our out of hours service, VetsNow is based just down the road in Wimborne and can be reached on 01202 859933.

Bella came to see Holly for her 6 monthly PHP health check, isn't she a sweetheart 🥰

28/08/2026

By far the hardest part of loving a pet is when the time comes to say goodbye.

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day so let's take a minute to remember those who left paw prints on our heart 🌈

If you are struggling with the loss of a pet, there is help available. Find out more here:
https://www.compassionunderstood.com/page/coping-with-grief

Please feel free to share memories of your beloved pets ❤️

27/08/2026

A 'throwback Thursday' starring Piper the Airedale!

Gorgeous Piper came to see Holly for her 6 monthly Pet Health Plan check last week. Swipe to see her as a very relaxed pup at her first visit with Keith back in April 2023 🥰