Best Vets in Devon

CityVets (Exeter) Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Exeter and part of the Linnaeus group. It operates across four surgeries, with Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation at Alphington and St Thomas, and Rabbit Welfare...

CityVets (Exeter) Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Exeter and part of the Linnaeus group. It operates across four surgeries, with Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation at Alphington and St Thomas, and Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund standards at St Thomas (Silver) and Heavitree (Gold). The practice focuses on tailoring treatment to the individual pet and owner, with clear communication and shared decision-making.

- Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, approachable, polite, and knowledgeable. - Appointments are praised for running on time, with vets explaining things clearly and not making owners feel rushed. - Several reviews highlight...

- Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, approachable, polite, and knowledgeable. - Appointments are praised for running on time, with vets explaining things clearly and not making owners feel rushed. - Several reviews highlight kind, reassuring handling of dogs and cats, including a nervous dog becoming much more relaxed over repeat nurse visits.

- Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, welcoming and professional, with warm first impressions and a practice that remembers pets over time. - A strong theme is gentle handling of nervous or reactive dogs, with several...

- Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, welcoming and professional, with warm first impressions and a practice that remembers pets over time. - A strong theme is gentle handling of nervous or reactive dogs, with several reviewers saying staff are patient, reassuring and careful during examinations. - Reviews also highlight clear communication and flexible options, including explanations of procedures, aftercare, and treatment choices that take budget into account.

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 feedback is consistently very positive, with many owners highlighting a warm welcome, efficient reception staff and a friendly, professional manner throughout the visit. - Calm, patient handling is a recurring theme, especially...

- Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with many owners highlighting a warm welcome, efficient reception staff and a friendly, professional manner throughout the visit. - Calm, patient handling is a recurring theme, especially for nervous pets, excitable young dogs and worried owners who needed reassurance during consultations. - Access to care stands out strongly: reviewers mention being fitted in at short notice, including holidaymakers whose dogs needed prompt treatment while away from home.

- Owners frequently describe the team as welcoming, friendly, and professional, with several saying they have stayed with the practice for years. - Reviews mention prompt access to appointments, including fast help for urgent problems such...

- Owners frequently describe the team as welcoming, friendly, and professional, with several saying they have stayed with the practice for years. - Reviews mention prompt access to appointments, including fast help for urgent problems such as a cat with a neck injury and a dog stung by multiple wasps. - Several comments highlight careful examinations and reassuring advice, especially for cat owners dealing with injuries or ongoing concerns.

- A strong theme is fast help in urgent situations, with several owners describing quick same-day attention and very short waits in emergencies. - Reviews often praise clear, calm communication, with staff taking time to explain treatment...

- A strong theme is fast help in urgent situations, with several owners describing quick same-day attention and very short waits in emergencies. - Reviews often praise clear, calm communication, with staff taking time to explain treatment and help owners feel reassured. - Owners also highlight a kind approach with nervous, reactive or difficult pets, saying staff were patient and gentle.

- Recent feedback is consistently positive and often very brief, with repeated praise for the team being helpful and approachable. - Reviewers also regularly mention a friendly and professional manner, with one recent comment highlighting...

- Recent feedback is consistently positive and often very brief, with repeated praise for the team being helpful and approachable. - Reviewers also regularly mention a friendly and professional manner, with one recent comment highlighting staff experience. - The clinic’s large-animal reputation is reflected in an older review calling them “excellent large animal vets.” - Several comments are short endorsements such as “Always an A1 job” and “Always do a professional job,” pointing to steady satisfaction over time.

- Recent feedback is mostly positive about the team being kind, calming and knowledgeable, with owners highlighting clear explanations and gentle handling, especially for cats and nervous dogs. - Responsiveness and support are regular...

- Recent feedback is mostly positive about the team being kind, calming and knowledgeable, with owners highlighting clear explanations and gentle handling, especially for cats and nervous dogs. - Responsiveness and support are regular positives: some owners mention same-day appointments, quick resolution of problems, and helpful advice even when the exotics vet was not available immediately. - Reviews also continue to praise the clinic’s compassion during stressful or sad visits, including support with ongoing illness and end-of-life care.

- Many recent reviewers are very positive about the clinical care, especially for serious or more complex cases, with examples including emergency appointments, advanced surgery and lengthy recovery support. - Compassion around end-of-life...

- Many recent reviewers are very positive about the clinical care, especially for serious or more complex cases, with examples including emergency appointments, advanced surgery and lengthy recovery support. - Compassion around end-of-life care stands out strongly, with several recent owners describing the team as kind, patient and professional when helping them say goodbye to a cat. - Surgical outcomes remain a recurring strength in positive feedback, including reports of improved mobility, quick recovery after a BOAS operation and strong ongoing support from Richard and the wider team.