Best Vets in Devon

- Thorough diagnostic work is the strongest recurring theme: owners describe careful investigations into lameness, poor performance, multi-limb pain, kissing spine, and other complex issues, including cases where previous assessments had...

- Thorough diagnostic work is the strongest recurring theme: owners describe careful investigations into lameness, poor performance, multi-limb pain, kissing spine, and other complex issues, including cases where previous assessments had not found the cause. - Communication is consistently praised: reviewers mention honest and practical explanations, clear discussion of findings, regular updates, and swift written notes and rehab plans. - Supportive follow-up stands out: several owners mention continued contact after pre-purchase vettings or treatment, and some highlight how supported they felt during sad or difficult decisions.

- Long-standing clients say they have used the practice for many years, including for routine vaccinations and teeth work as well as serious injury and illness. - A consistent theme is professional, caring service, with several reviewers...

- Long-standing clients say they have used the practice for many years, including for routine vaccinations and teeth work as well as serious injury and illness. - A consistent theme is professional, caring service, with several reviewers also praising the support staff and saying the practice feels personal rather than impersonal. - Communication stands out, particularly around a remotely managed PPE where the vet reportedly spoke with the buyer before and after and kept communication prompt.

Equus Vets Ltd is a vet-owned, independent, equine-only practice in Holsworthy, formed from North Park Vets in 2017. The practice says it has a small team of six vets and four administrative staff, with facilities and equipment for both...

Equus Vets Ltd is a vet-owned, independent, equine-only practice in Holsworthy, formed from North Park Vets in 2017. The practice says it has a small team of six vets and four administrative staff, with facilities and equipment for both routine care and more involved equine work, including mobile diagnostics and an in-house laboratory. It also states that emergencies are covered 24/7, 365 days a year by its own team.

- Several reviewers describe being long-term clients, including one who says they have used the practice for 20 years. - Feedback covers both routine work such as vaccinations and dentistry, and higher-stakes care including serious injury,...

- Several reviewers describe being long-term clients, including one who says they have used the practice for 20 years. - Feedback covers both routine work such as vaccinations and dentistry, and higher-stakes care including serious injury, sickness and more complex cases. - A recurring theme is personal, responsive communication, including prompt phone contact around a pre-purchase exam for an owner based far away.

- Positive feedback often centres on the equine team, with owners praising support for routine care, emergencies, lameness investigations and stud work. - Several reviews highlight compassionate handling, including sensitive euthanasia...

- Positive feedback often centres on the equine team, with owners praising support for routine care, emergencies, lameness investigations and stud work. - Several reviews highlight compassionate handling, including sensitive euthanasia support and patient care for a nervous shire horse. - More recent positive comments also mention quick emergency response, helpful advice, medication collection and flexible communication by phone and email.

Okeford Veterinary Centre - Chagford is part of Okeford Veterinary Centre, a practice established in 1988, and is owned by CVS. The clinic offers routine small-animal care alongside more advanced work, with on-site diagnostics including an...

Okeford Veterinary Centre - Chagford is part of Okeford Veterinary Centre, a practice established in 1988, and is owned by CVS. The clinic offers routine small-animal care alongside more advanced work, with on-site diagnostics including an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound, plus listed referral services in dermatology, surgery and cardiology. Recent feedback most often highlights prompt help for urgent problems, thorough consultations and friendly, reassuring staff.

- Recent feedback is consistently warm about the calm, compassionate and dignified way Karen handles home euthanasia visits. - A strong theme is clear communication and gentle guidance, with families saying the process was explained well...

- Recent feedback is consistently warm about the calm, compassionate and dignified way Karen handles home euthanasia visits. - A strong theme is clear communication and gentle guidance, with families saying the process was explained well and that they felt supported through each stage. - Many reviewers say the visits felt unrushed and personalised, with time to say goodbye properly and the pace adjusted to what felt right for the family and pet.

Torch Farm and Equine – Pilton operates under the Torch Farm and Equine brand in Barnstaple, Devon. Public feedback is limited, with only a small number of Google reviews and very little written detail. The written comments that are...

Torch Farm and Equine – Pilton operates under the Torch Farm and Equine brand in Barnstaple, Devon. Public feedback is limited, with only a small number of Google reviews and very little written detail. The written comments that are visible are positive, but there is not enough recent review volume to build a detailed picture of day-to-day client experience.

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often highlighting compassionate care, calm handling, and clear communication during stressful situations. - Several reviews mention support with colic cases, including out-of-hours...

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often highlighting compassionate care, calm handling, and clear communication during stressful situations. - Several reviews mention support with colic cases, including out-of-hours attendance, multiple visits over day and night, and thoughtful help with difficult euthanasia decisions. - Richard is singled out repeatedly for his empathy, experience, and advice, while Beth and Charlotte are praised for helping save a pony and offering phone support between visits.

- Reviewers describe strong long-term loyalty, with some saying they have used the practice for many years, including one client of around 20 years. - Feedback regularly mentions a professional and caring team, with owners saying they feel...

- Reviewers describe strong long-term loyalty, with some saying they have used the practice for many years, including one client of around 20 years. - Feedback regularly mentions a professional and caring team, with owners saying they feel treated as individuals rather than “just a number.” - Reviews cover both routine work such as vaccinations and dental care, and support with serious injury, sickness and more complex needs. - The most personal praise is for communication and compassion: one owner valued clear phone updates during a PPE from a long distance, while another highlighted sensitive end-of-life care and a follow-up call a week later.