Best Vets in Devon

Tarka Vets Ltd is an independent small-animal practice in Barnstaple founded by Freya and Marina. The practice says it provides its own 24/7 out-of-hours emergency cover, and owners also mention the reassurance of in-house overnight care....

Tarka Vets Ltd is an independent small-animal practice in Barnstaple founded by Freya and Marina. The practice says it provides its own 24/7 out-of-hours emergency cover, and owners also mention the reassurance of in-house overnight care. Feedback consistently highlights clear discussions of treatment options and costs, along with a calm, welcoming experience that includes a separate cat area and consulting room.

- Recent feedback consistently describes the practice as friendly, peaceful and welcoming, with a relaxed, homely environment that seems to suit anxious or easily overstimulated pets. - Owners regularly praise the team for being helpful,...

- Recent feedback consistently describes the practice as friendly, peaceful and welcoming, with a relaxed, homely environment that seems to suit anxious or easily overstimulated pets. - Owners regularly praise the team for being helpful, knowledgeable and responsive, including last-minute appointments, detailed explanations, and supportive follow-up after treatment. - Clinical experiences mentioned in recent reviews include dental treatment and extractions, ongoing support through a pet plan for a chronic illness, and urgent Saturday care when a dog became unwell.

- Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, caring, professional, and helpful, including reception staff and nurses as well as the vets. - Several reviews highlight clear explanations and reassuring follow-up, especially for anxious...

- Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, caring, professional, and helpful, including reception staff and nurses as well as the vets. - Several reviews highlight clear explanations and reassuring follow-up, especially for anxious owners and pets needing ongoing care. - Recent examples include prompt help for an injured dog while its owners were on holiday, and supportive treatment and recovery checks after a puppy’s foot operations.

- Friendly, calm atmosphere: Owners often describe the practice as relaxed, welcoming and serene, with praise for lovely reception staff and a generally reassuring environment. - Clear communication: Several reviewers say things are...

- Friendly, calm atmosphere: Owners often describe the practice as relaxed, welcoming and serene, with praise for lovely reception staff and a generally reassuring environment. - Clear communication: Several reviewers say things are explained in detail and that they feel informed about treatment and their pet’s care. - Kind handling of anxious pets: Recent feedback includes nervous dogs being gently reassured, echoing earlier praise for calm handling of worried animals.

- Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team’s kindness and reassurance, including during routine visits and admissions such as cat neutering. - Owners regularly highlight compassion during very difficult moments, especially...

- Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team’s kindness and reassurance, including during routine visits and admissions such as cat neutering. - Owners regularly highlight compassion during very difficult moments, especially around euthanasia and pet loss. - The practice is praised for friendly, respectful communication, with one review specifically noting how staff made sure a deaf owner fully understood procedures and home care.

Roborough Vet is a small, family-run independent practice in Plymouth. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with owners describing vaccinations and health checks alongside emergency appointments for sudden issues....

Roborough Vet is a small, family-run independent practice in Plymouth. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with owners describing vaccinations and health checks alongside emergency appointments for sudden issues. Recent feedback also highlights sensitive end-of-life care, careful handling of nervous pets, and hands-on management of serious cases such as major eye trauma.

- Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, welcoming and caring, with several mentioning a personal, supportive approach. - Routine appointments are a consistent strength, including annual check-ups, vaccinations and six-month...

- Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, welcoming and caring, with several mentioning a personal, supportive approach. - Routine appointments are a consistent strength, including annual check-ups, vaccinations and six-month reviews, with Charly often singled out for clear explanations. - Front-desk support stands out too, especially Yasmin’s help with records, memberships and making visits run smoothly.

Raddenstiles Veterinary Surgery in Exmouth is a small-animal practice established in 1976 and part of CVS Group. It offers routine care alongside in-house diagnostics, dentistry and surgery, with support for longer-term case management as...

Raddenstiles Veterinary Surgery in Exmouth is a small-animal practice established in 1976 and part of CVS Group. It offers routine care alongside in-house diagnostics, dentistry and surgery, with support for longer-term case management as well as urgent problems seen during normal opening hours. Owners regularly praise the team’s calm handling of anxious pets and their compassionate support during difficult end-of-life decisions.

- Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s manner, with owners repeatedly describing reception staff as warm, welcoming, and quick to help with questions. - Calm, patient handling is a recurring theme, particularly with...

- Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s manner, with owners repeatedly describing reception staff as warm, welcoming, and quick to help with questions. - Calm, patient handling is a recurring theme, particularly with nervous dogs coming in for injections, nail clips, and general appointments. - Clinical care is praised across both routine and more complex cases, including dermatology referrals and an urgent overheating case where a travelling owner said the team acted immediately and compassionately.