Emergency Vets in Devon

- Fast access when pets need help quickly: Reviewers repeatedly mention being fitted in the same day or within hours, including urgent problems during holidays in the area. - Warm, calm handling: Owners describe the team as caring, gentle,...

- Fast access when pets need help quickly: Reviewers repeatedly mention being fitted in the same day or within hours, including urgent problems during holidays in the area. - Warm, calm handling: Owners describe the team as caring, gentle, and especially good with scared, elderly, or nervous pets. - Clear and practical communication: Several reviews praise well-considered, pragmatic advice and clear explanations of health problems, treatment choices, and next steps.

- Recent reviewers frequently describe the team as friendly, caring, professional, and efficient, with a calm and welcoming atmosphere from reception through to the vets and nurses. - Quick access remains a strong theme, with several...

- Recent reviewers frequently describe the team as friendly, caring, professional, and efficient, with a calm and welcoming atmosphere from reception through to the vets and nurses. - Quick access remains a strong theme, with several owners mentioning fast appointments for urgent problems, including holiday visitors needing help at short notice. - Communication is repeatedly praised, especially around taking time to answer questions, explaining treatment clearly, and helping owners feel relaxed and informed.

St Boniface Veterinary Clinic in Crediton treats small animals, farm animals and equines, and has surgical, hospitalisation and rehabilitation facilities. Recent feedback continues to highlight both routine and urgent care, from equine...

St Boniface Veterinary Clinic in Crediton treats small animals, farm animals and equines, and has surgical, hospitalisation and rehabilitation facilities. Recent feedback continues to highlight both routine and urgent care, from equine visits and out-of-hours emergencies to surgery, physiotherapy support and compassionate end-of-life care. Owners often mention clear explanations, patient handling and a caring approach during difficult decisions.

- Recent reviewers often describe the team as caring, professional and quick to respond, including one owner who said their ill Labrador was seen within 30 minutes while they were on holiday. - Compassion around difficult situations is a...

- Recent reviewers often describe the team as caring, professional and quick to respond, including one owner who said their ill Labrador was seen within 30 minutes while they were on holiday. - Compassion around difficult situations is a recurring theme, with warm comments about euthanasia and the handling of a cat brought in after a road accident. - The confidence clinic continues to stand out, with specific praise for Alex’s work helping a nervous dog gradually tolerate handling and examination.

- Recent reviewers repeatedly describe the team as kind, caring and welcoming, with several saying they have had consistently excellent service over time. - Handling of anxious dogs stands out strongly, with owners praising calm...

- Recent reviewers repeatedly describe the team as kind, caring and welcoming, with several saying they have had consistently excellent service over time. - Handling of anxious dogs stands out strongly, with owners praising calm vaccination visits and thoughtful support for fear-reactive pets. - Communication is another positive theme: clients say vets are gentle, eager to answer questions, and clear about treatment and next steps.

Jonathan Wood Veterinary Surgeons, established in 1953 and part of VetPartners, provides veterinary care for small animals, horses and farm animals, and says it offers 24/7 emergency support. Recent feedback continues to highlight kind...

Jonathan Wood Veterinary Surgeons, established in 1953 and part of VetPartners, provides veterinary care for small animals, horses and farm animals, and says it offers 24/7 emergency support. Recent feedback continues to highlight kind handling, clear explanations and a calm, reassuring approach with both pets and owners. Owners also mention practical touches such as separate cat and dog waiting areas that help make visits less stressful.

- Many reviewers describe staying with the practice for years, with several mentioning relationships lasting more than two decades. - The most common theme is a friendly, professional team, with particular praise for reception staff,...

- Many reviewers describe staying with the practice for years, with several mentioning relationships lasting more than two decades. - The most common theme is a friendly, professional team, with particular praise for reception staff, nurses and vets who are calm, gentle and reassuring. - Recent examples of care include booster vaccinations, annual checks, home visits for elderly cats, treatment for a recurring skin issue, and support through dental surgery.

- Recent written feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners often describing the team as friendly, caring, helpful, and conscientious. - Out-of-hours and emergency support stands out strongly, with praise for late-night, Sunday, and...

- Recent written feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners often describing the team as friendly, caring, helpful, and conscientious. - Out-of-hours and emergency support stands out strongly, with praise for late-night, Sunday, and urgent call-out care, plus calm explanations during stressful situations. - End-of-life care remains a major strength in reviews, with several owners describing compassionate support, dignity, and clear communication during euthanasia appointments.

HeathfieldVets Ltd is an independently owned small-animal practice in Heathfield, Devon, and an RCVS-accredited clinic with clinical and surgical facilities. The practice says it provides emergency cover and aims, where possible, to let...

HeathfieldVets Ltd is an independently owned small-animal practice in Heathfield, Devon, and an RCVS-accredited clinic with clinical and surgical facilities. The practice says it provides emergency cover and aims, where possible, to let clients see vets they already know. Recent feedback remains largely positive about the team’s friendliness, calm handling and continuity of care, though there are also a small number of serious complaints around communication, diagnosis and billing.

- Positive feedback often highlights kind, helpful staff and long-term trust from established clients. - Several owners mention prompt urgent care, including phone triage, quick appointments, and fast treatment for damaged dew claws. -...

- Positive feedback often highlights kind, helpful staff and long-term trust from established clients. - Several owners mention prompt urgent care, including phone triage, quick appointments, and fast treatment for damaged dew claws. - End-of-life support stands out as a strong theme, with Kirsty and Jo specifically praised for compassion and clear communication during a difficult appointment.