Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary 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. ## Services - Care for domestic and exotic pets (website). - Emergency guidance when closed is provided (website), and nursing staff on site 24 hours a day is stated (website). - Injections administered by nurses (review mentions “two injections” for a difficult-to-handle cat). - Antibiotic options discussed, including a longer-lasting antibiotic to reduce repeat visits (review). - Support during serious illness, with the owner “kept informed throughout” (review). - A geriatric screening offer for cats was described by a reviewer as including full blood tests, blood pressure, and urine tests (review). ## Pricing - A reviewer reports being offered an £85 geriatric test for cats, described as including full bloods, blood pressure and urine tests; they later say they were told it would instead be the “usual terms” of £245 per cat due to eligibility criteria (review). - The same reviewer reports paying ~£72 per cat for vet consultations connected to confirming eligibility (they note they weren’t certain of the exact amount) (review). ## People - Becca (role not stated): mentioned positively for helping source a longer-acting antibiotic so the cat wouldn’t need stressful daily visits for treatment (review). - Katy (nurse, per reviewer): involved in discussing eligibility/details for the geriatric screening offer (review). - Richard (vet, per reviewer): one reviewer describes him as “the best vet around” and says he confirmed their cats were well enough for the screening offer at the time of consultation (review). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 506 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Clear communication during complex cases: one owner says they were kept informed throughout a pet’s serious illness. - Handling and treatment choices that reduce stress: a longer-acting antibiotic was sourced to avoid repeated trips; nurses were praised for managing a “feisty” cat for injections. - Clinic environment and flow: multiple comments mention a clean practice and a waiting area split so cats can be separate from dogs. - Service consistency issue raised: one reviewer describes being offered an £85 cat geriatric screen, then being told on the day that their cats didn’t qualify and that the test would be £245 per cat, after paying for vet consultations to confirm eligibility.
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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.
Watkins & Tasker Vets
North Somerset
Our Score (91/100)
Watkins & Tasker Vets is described by a long-term client as an independent practice (specifically noted as not having been “gobbled up by large corporations”). Reviews point to a practice geared toward ongoing, long-term care for pets, with repeated mentions of support through difficult end-of-life decisions. Owners also repeatedly mention being fit in for appointments when needed and having staff who take time to answer questions and give advice. Concrete specifics mentioned in reviews include: - 24/7 emergency care available for emergencies. - Owners say the team can fit them in with appointments. - Multiple reviews describe support with euthanasia/“over the rainbow bridge”, highlighting kindness during end-of-life care. - Clients describe long relationships with the practice (mentions of 13 years, 25 years, and 35 years).
Watkins & Tasker Vets is described by a long-term client as an independent practice (specifically noted as not having been “gobbled up by large corporations”). Reviews point to a practice geared toward ongoing, long-term care for pets, with repeated mentions of support through difficult end-of-life decisions. Owners also repeatedly mention being fit in for appointments when needed and having staff who take time to answer questions and give advice. Concrete specifics mentioned in reviews include: - 24/7 emergency care available for emergencies. - Owners say the team can fit them in with appointments. - Multiple reviews describe support with euthanasia/“over the rainbow bridge”, highlighting kindness during end-of-life care. - Clients describe long relationships with the practice (mentions of 13 years, 25 years, and 35 years).
Our Score (90/100)
Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery appears to be a small, vet-led practice (reviews repeatedly name vet John) focused on routine small-animal care and end-of-life support. Owners describe getting urgent/emergency appointments when pets become suddenly unwell, and several reviews emphasise a personal, “not profit-driven” feel (including one client explicitly comparing it to a family-run practice). Concrete review details include clear explanations of diagnoses/treatment, pets that are not fearful and even eager to go in, and low-stress euthanasia described as “totally stress free” and handled gently.
Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery appears to be a small, vet-led practice (reviews repeatedly name vet John) focused on routine small-animal care and end-of-life support. Owners describe getting urgent/emergency appointments when pets become suddenly unwell, and several reviews emphasise a personal, “not profit-driven” feel (including one client explicitly comparing it to a family-run practice). Concrete review details include clear explanations of diagnoses/treatment, pets that are not fearful and even eager to go in, and low-stress euthanasia described as “totally stress free” and handled gently.
Polden Hills Veterinary Centre Ltd
Bridgwater
Our Score (90/100)
Polden Hills Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself on its website as proudly independent and focused on ethical veterinary treatment, and it also states it provides out-of-hours emergency services. In the written reviews available to us, owners most often talk about surgery/operations, vaccinations for puppies, and end-of-life care, with a few concrete process details: one owner says they were allowed to stay with their dog until sedation and then be reunited immediately after the operation, and another describes the practice sending a bereavement card and delaying the bill for over a month after euthanasia.
Polden Hills Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself on its website as proudly independent and focused on ethical veterinary treatment, and it also states it provides out-of-hours emergency services. In the written reviews available to us, owners most often talk about surgery/operations, vaccinations for puppies, and end-of-life care, with a few concrete process details: one owner says they were allowed to stay with their dog until sedation and then be reunited immediately after the operation, and another describes the practice sending a bereavement card and delaying the bill for over a month after euthanasia.
Green Pastures Veterinary Centre
North Somerset
Our Score (89/100)
Founded in 1998, Green Pastures Veterinary Centre treats dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals, and has separate facilities for dogs, cats and small mammals. The clinic lists RCVS Tier 2 accreditation and provides a 24-hour emergency service with nursing care and hospitalisation. Recent reviews frequently mention clear explanations and calm handling of anxious pets (including gentle, unhurried appointments), plus good communication during procedures such as dental work; one recent reviewer raises a concern about how the practice approached euthanasia options for injured wildlife (small mammals/birds).
Founded in 1998, Green Pastures Veterinary Centre treats dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals, and has separate facilities for dogs, cats and small mammals. The clinic lists RCVS Tier 2 accreditation and provides a 24-hour emergency service with nursing care and hospitalisation. Recent reviews frequently mention clear explanations and calm handling of anxious pets (including gentle, unhurried appointments), plus good communication during procedures such as dental work; one recent reviewer raises a concern about how the practice approached euthanasia options for injured wildlife (small mammals/birds).
Our Score (89/100)
Delaware Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice offering first-opinion care, with a stated focus on small animals (and farm animals also mentioned on the clinic website). It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention a calm, clean clinic environment, thorough explanations and advice (including for new rescue dogs), and supportive handling of difficult moments such as saying goodbye to a pet. The clinic website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations.
Delaware Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice offering first-opinion care, with a stated focus on small animals (and farm animals also mentioned on the clinic website). It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention a calm, clean clinic environment, thorough explanations and advice (including for new rescue dogs), and supportive handling of difficult moments such as saying goodbye to a pet. The clinic website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations.