Forest Veterinary Clinic

Forest Veterinary Clinic Veterinary Clinic We are a companion animal practice treating cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, exotic pets and pet poultry.

You will find our clinics in Fordingbridge and Ringwood, Hampshire. Our patients are treated as we would treat our own pets. Our qualified staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets and the best possible service for you. Forest Veterinary Clinic has been established at 7 Park Road in Fordingbridge for over 20 years. There are dedicated parking spaces at the front of the

clinic. Our out-of-hours service is provided by Vets Now - please see the website for further information. Our Ringwood Clinic is at 7 Carvers Estate near the centre of town. The premises are spacious and purpose built. Lots of parking is available at the clinic. We look forward to seeing you soon!

*** For Out of Hours Emergencies please call 01722 238079 (salisbury) or 01202 859933 (bournemouth) ***

🌾GRASS SEEDS🌾This time of year, grass seeds become a common and potentially serious problem for dogs across the UK. Thes...
01/06/2026

🌾GRASS SEEDS🌾

This time of year, grass seeds become a common and potentially serious problem for dogs across the UK.

These small, dart-shaped seeds can easily get stuck to your dog including on their:
🐾 Paws
👁 Eyes
👂 Ears
👃 Nose
🦴 Armpits
🐶 Groin

Because of their pointed shape, grass seeds can burrow into the skin and travel deeper into the body, causing painful infections and sometimes requiring surgery to remove.

Signs to look out for:

• Excessive licking or chewing at paws
• Sudden head shaking or ear scratching
• Sneezing repeatedly
• Swollen, red or painful areas
• Limping
• Eye redness or discharge

You can help to prevent a problem by:

• Checking your dog thoroughly after walks
• Keeping fur around paws trimmed
• Avoiding long, dry grass where possible

If you notice any of the above signs or are concerned, please contact us promptly - early treatment may prevent more serious complications.

Stay safe and enjoy your summer walks☀️

K E R R YKerry is our Animal Nursing Assistant and has been part of the team since 2008, qualifying in 2010.At home, Ker...
29/05/2026

K E R R Y

Kerry is our Animal Nursing Assistant and has been part of the team since 2008, qualifying in 2010.

At home, Kerry has a Sussex spaniel called Woody and a cocker spaniel called Winnie… who definitely keep her busy.

Inside of work, Kerry enjoys spending time in our laboratory, seeing patients progress, and caring for neonates.

Outside of work, she loves going to VW shows, camping in her van, and spending time with her crazy spaniels!

E R I NErin is one of our Student Veterinary Nurses and joined the team in 2023. She is currently working towards her ve...
26/05/2026

E R I N

Erin is one of our Student Veterinary Nurses and joined the team in 2023. She is currently working towards her veterinary nursing qualification.

At home, Erin has what can only be described as a small zoo… including her Dachshund Enzo, two cats Maggie and Myrtle, guinea pigs, rabbits, a ferret, a western hognose snake, a crested gecko, a Bosc monitor as well as chickens and quail.

At work, Erin loves meeting all of our patients, particularly exotics, small furries, and the more nervous or spicy characters.

Outside of work, she’s usually with Enzo or one of her many animals, out on a beach walk or paddleboard… or helping with the heavy horses at the Heavy Horse Centre.

C H A R L I ECharlie joined the team at Forest Vets in 2021 and completed her training with us, qualifying as a Register...
22/05/2026

C H A R L I E

Charlie joined the team at Forest Vets in 2021 and completed her training with us, qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2024.

At work, Charlie enjoys a varied workload but is particularly interested in anaesthesia, wound care and canine behaviour.

At home she’s kept busy with her gorgeous Cocker Spaniels, Ozzie and Wren, and cheeky Jack Russell Ted, who can usually be found head first in whatever mud he can find! Charlotte also has a horse called Santi who she’s owned for nearly 15 years.

In her free time, Charlie loves long walks with her dogs, trips to the beach, baking, photography (normally of the dogs!) and spending time with her horse!

H A Y L E YHayley joined the team in 2015 and qualified as an RVN in 2018. Hayley graduated from Liverpool University wi...
19/05/2026

H A Y L E Y

Hayley joined the team in 2015 and qualified as an RVN in 2018. Hayley graduated from Liverpool University with a degree in Zoology in 2011. She briefly spent time working at a local wildlife hospital before rejoining the team in 2020.

Hayley enjoys weight loss and dental clinics, as well as giving plenty of love to our puppies and kittens and supporting behavioural cases. She holds an International Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Animal Behaviour.

Outside of work, Hayley enjoys baking, going for walks, reading, and spending time with her son.

S A MSam is one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses and has been part of the team since 2009, qualifying as an RVN in 20...
15/05/2026

S A M

Sam is one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses and has been part of the team since 2009, qualifying as an RVN in 2015.

She now primarily manages insurance claims, but is still very much part of day to day life in practice and helps to keep everything running smoothly! Sam also has a particular interest in emergency cases and is always ready to assist when needed. She loves that no day is ever the same!

Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with her family and her daughter!

H O L L YHolly is one of our Student Veterinary Nurses and joined the team in 2023. She is currently working towards the...
12/05/2026

H O L L Y

Holly is one of our Student Veterinary Nurses and joined the team in 2023. She is currently working towards the end of her veterinary nursing qualification with Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing.

At home, Holly has a Miniature Dachshund called Mavis, who is very much the love of her life. She also has her competition pony Malibu, who she enjoys taking to local showjumping competitions, alongside her two cats, Mimi and Sidney.

Inside of work, Holly is always keen to learn new things and particularly enjoys spending time in our in house laboratory.

Outside of work, she loves spending time with Mavis, going to concerts, exploring the countryside with her pony and long walks along the beach.

A M A N D AAmanda is one of our Senior Veterinary Nurses and joined the team in 2024. Her journey into veterinary nursin...
08/05/2026

A M A N D A

Amanda is one of our Senior Veterinary Nurses and joined the team in 2024. Her journey into veterinary nursing began at just 12 years old, working as a kennel cleaner after school. This sparked her passion for the profession and in 2015 she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Amanda has nursed a wide range of species, from an otter to horses and has also worked in referral practice where she experienced some incredible aspects of veterinary medicine.

Amanda has been a clinical coach and enjoys supporting and teaching our student nurses, passing on her knowledge and skills to the next generation of nurses.

Outside of work, Amanda spends most of her time with her working cocker spaniel Izzie, exploring the New Forest. She also has a passion for arts and crafts, creating beautiful pet portraits using soft pastels, some of which can be seen displayed in our Fordingbridge and Ringwood branches. One of her highlights of 2025 was entering her artwork into the Ellingham Show, where she won 1st and 3rd place… a very talented member of the team!

I Z Z I E Izzie began her veterinary career in 2018 as a nursing assistant before starting her veterinary nurse training...
05/05/2026

I Z Z I E

Izzie began her veterinary career in 2018 as a nursing assistant before starting her veterinary nurse training at Hartpury University in 2019. She qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2021 and joined the team at Forest Vets in 2024.

In practice, Izzie has a keen interest in anaesthesia and inpatient care, as well as canine and feline nutrition.

In her spare time, she enjoys paddleboarding, looking after her retired horse Millie and going on long walks with her Miniature Schanuzer, Otto.

C H A R L O T T ECharlotte is Head Nurse at our Fordingbridge branch and a very important part of the team!At work, Char...
03/05/2026

C H A R L O T T E

Charlotte is Head Nurse at our Fordingbridge branch and a very important part of the team!

At work, Charlotte particularly enjoys nursing geriatric patients as well as making the most of her medicine and laboratory skills… she can often be found looking down the microscope! Charlotte is also a clinical coach to our student nurses, supporting them throughout their training and does a wonderful job taking the time to teach and guide them.

At home, Charlotte is kept busy with her two children, two bengal cats and two dogs Labrador Skylar and her Cocker Spaniel Figgy. In her spare time, you’ll likely find her spending time with her family… or baking something delicious!

We’re very grateful for everything she does!

Address

7 Carvers Trading Estate Southampton Rd
Ringwood
BH241JS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441425461462

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