About Veterinary Care in Somerset
This guide to vets in Somerset, England helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what provision exists across the county and highlights leading practices so you can shortlist a clinic that matches your needs.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Somerset
There are 108 veterinary clinics in Somerset, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. 87 clinics treat dogs and cats (small animals). 35 clinics offer farm or large-animal services. 36 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour veterinary cover is not explicitly confirmed anywhere in the county based on the available listings; one top-ranked provider states 24-hour nursing staff on site, which is not the same as round-the-clock vet consultations.
Geographic coverage across the county
Somerset has 32 towns covered by the directory. Examples include Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Frome, Wells, Minehead, Street, and Cheddar. Availability and the local service mix can vary by town, so checking whether a clinic offers emergency cover, farm calls, or specialist work is important even within the same county.
What services are available county-wide (and how well-evidenced they are)
Across the county, provision clearly includes routine primary care for pets, and clinics also advertise or are reviewed for core clinical capabilities such as diagnostics/investigations, dental care, and urgent/emergency treatment pathways. Directory coverage is strong from a consumer-information standpoint, with 107 clinics listing a website and 14,513 total Google reviews across the county, giving substantial public feedback on appointment access, communication, and treatment experiences. Training capacity is also significant: 56 clinics offer veterinary nurse (VN) training, which can matter to owners who prioritise practices with structured nursing teams and formal clinical support roles.
Emergency/out-of-hours clinics vs routine-only clinics
Emergency or out-of-hours provision is a minority service in Somerset: 36 clinics offer it, meaning most clinics focus on routine and planned care rather than urgent cover. For pet owners, this difference is practical—if your pet becomes unwell suddenly outside normal hours, you may be redirected to a different provider even if you are registered locally for routine appointments. Some clinics publish clear out-of-hours arrangements (for example, Priory Close Veterinary Practice routes emergency care overnight and on Bank Holidays via Quantock Veterinary Hospital), while other clinics will mainly be the place you go for vaccinations, check-ups, and non-urgent problems.
VN training clinics vs clinics without formal training roles
VN training availability also splits the market: 56 clinics offer VN training and 52 do not. For owners, VN training status can correlate with the visible presence of nursing support in day-to-day care (for example, nurse-led appointments, medication administration, and structured peri-treatment support), which can be particularly relevant for anxious animals or pets needing repeat visits. Clinics without VN training may still deliver high-quality routine care, but the staffing model and appointment types available can differ, so it is worth checking what is offered if you expect frequent nursing support.
The role of routine-focused and mid-ranked practices
Beyond the highest-rated providers, Somerset relies on a large base of clinics that primarily deliver everyday primary care across many towns—health checks, preventive treatments, and planned consultations. These practices are important for continuity: they are typically the first point of contact for ongoing conditions, medication reviews, and non-urgent concerns, with escalation to emergency or specialist providers when needed. County-wide, the directory shows broad coverage for standard care while add-on capabilities such as emergency cover are more concentrated among fewer providers.
Animal focus across Somerset clinics
Clinic provision is primarily companion-animal (dogs and cats), with 87 small-animal clinics listed, but Somerset also has substantial mixed-practice capacity with 35 clinics offering farm or large-animal services. Equine provision exists (17 equine clinics), and specialist/exotic care is also present (43 specialist/exotic clinics), so owners with non-standard pets or complex needs can usually find relevant expertise within the county.
Overall, Somerset combines wide access to routine veterinary care with a smaller set of providers offering emergency pathways and wider animal coverage—use the ranked clinic list above to choose the most suitable option.
Data freshness: January 2026 (publicly available review and service data).
Top Vets in Somerset
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Somerset, ranked by service quality and reviews
Blake Veterinary Group Ltd runs multiple surgeries and treats both domestic and exotic pets. The website highlights nursing staff on site 24 hours a day, and provides instructions for what to do if an emergency happens when the clinic is closed. Recent reviews also describe practical, pet-stress-reducing touches (a waiting area divided so cats can sit separately from dogs) and examples of case management such as keeping owners informed during a “serious illness,” and sourcing a longer-acting antibiotic to avoid daily return visits for injections. One recent review raises a specific concern about inconsistent information around eligibility for a discounted geriatric screening offer.
Blake Veterinary Group Ltd runs multiple surgeries and treats both domestic and exotic pets. The website highlights nursing staff on site 24 hours a day, and provides instructions for what to do if an emergency happens when the clinic is closed. Recent reviews also describe practical, pet-stress-reducing touches (a waiting area divided so cats can sit separately from dogs) and examples of case management such as keeping owners informed during a “serious illness,” and sourcing a longer-acting antibiotic to avoid daily return visits for injections. One recent review raises a specific concern about inconsistent information around eligibility for a discounted geriatric screening offer.
Priory Close Veterinary Practice is an independent small-animal clinic (the website says it’s been caring for pets for over 35 years) and is set up for everyday primary-care vet work plus urgent same-day problems. Owners repeatedly mention being offered same-day appointments for unwell pets, and several reviews describe clear, practical treatment given quickly (for example, a dog treated within ~20 minutes of eating a raisin with an injection to induce vomiting, and a cat given three injections and improving within 12 hours). The practice is also RCVS-approved for training small animal nurses (per the website).
Priory Close Veterinary Practice is an independent small-animal clinic (the website says it’s been caring for pets for over 35 years) and is set up for everyday primary-care vet work plus urgent same-day problems. Owners repeatedly mention being offered same-day appointments for unwell pets, and several reviews describe clear, practical treatment given quickly (for example, a dog treated within ~20 minutes of eating a raisin with an injection to induce vomiting, and a cat given three injections and improving within 12 hours). The practice is also RCVS-approved for training small animal nurses (per the website).
Priory Close Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice with over 35 years of experience, offering “traditional values with modern facilities and techniques.” It’s set up for both routine care and urgent same-day problems (reviews mention being offered same-day appointments and being seen quickly for emergencies), alongside in-house clinical work such as medical investigations and dental work. The practice is also RCVS approved for training small animal nurses.
From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention
- •Fast access when it matters (same-day appointments; urgent cases accommodated).
- •Practical, clearly explained treatment (e.g., raisin ingestion treated quickly with an emetic injection and monitored vomiting; after-care advice given).
- •A “not pushing unnecessary treatment” approach (owners say they weren’t advised to do things that weren’t needed).
Priory Close Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice with over 35 years of experience, offering “traditional values with modern facilities and techniques.” It’s set up for both routine care and urgent same-day problems (reviews mention being offered same-day appointments and being seen quickly for emergencies), alongside in-house clinical work such as medical investigations and dental work. The practice is also RCVS approved for training small animal nurses.
From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention
- •Fast access when it matters (same-day appointments; urgent cases accommodated).
- •Practical, clearly explained treatment (e.g., raisin ingestion treated quickly with an emetic injection and monitored vomiting; after-care advice given).
- •A “not pushing unnecessary treatment” approach (owners say they weren’t advised to do things that weren’t needed).
Yatton Vets
North Somerset
Our Score (91/100)
Yatton Vets is an independent small‑animal practice, owned and run by vets Shaun Taylor and Ciara Taylor. The practice has surgical and inpatient facilities, and reviews describe both routine check‑ups and urgent/emergency presentations, including overnight stays. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention clear explanations of options and outcomes, including discussions that consider both welfare and cost (for example, suggesting ways to save money and “never pushy sales wise”), and note efforts to make appointments easier for nervous pets.
Yatton Vets is an independent small‑animal practice, owned and run by vets Shaun Taylor and Ciara Taylor. The practice has surgical and inpatient facilities, and reviews describe both routine check‑ups and urgent/emergency presentations, including overnight stays. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention clear explanations of options and outcomes, including discussions that consider both welfare and cost (for example, suggesting ways to save money and “never pushy sales wise”), and note efforts to make appointments easier for nervous pets.
Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic
North Somerset
Our Score (91/100)
Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic offers vet consults, surgery and a range of nurse-led clinics and pet packages (including puppy/kitten and senior clinics). Reviews describe them fitting in a new client with a poorly cat, explaining treatment options and costs clearly (“no hidden fees”), and not always pushing medication if another option is available. Owners also mention a rabbit surgery where everything was discussed in detail, and an urgent appointment for a dog with a leg laceration where the team acted quickly and handled a nervous dog well. One reviewer reports the opposite experience—feeling “steamrolled” into buying sedatives—so experiences around prescribing can vary.
Beaconsfield Veterinary Clinic offers vet consults, surgery and a range of nurse-led clinics and pet packages (including puppy/kitten and senior clinics). Reviews describe them fitting in a new client with a poorly cat, explaining treatment options and costs clearly (“no hidden fees”), and not always pushing medication if another option is available. Owners also mention a rabbit surgery where everything was discussed in detail, and an urgent appointment for a dog with a leg laceration where the team acted quickly and handled a nervous dog well. One reviewer reports the opposite experience—feeling “steamrolled” into buying sedatives—so experiences around prescribing can vary.
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