Dog & Cat Vets in Somerset

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice offers routine appointments alongside out-of-hours emergency care (mentioned on its website). The site also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included, plus special offers such as a free health check or wellness screening for £60. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Fast access to appointments, including being seen within ~20 minutes of calling for an eye issue and being given an immediate appointment for a seriously unwell cat even when not registered. - End-of-life support, with multiple mentions of staff being calm and compassionate during euthanasia and final moments. - Clear communication in consults, including feeling “informed and reassured” and receiving “helpful advice.” Ownership isn’t stated in the provided website summary; one reviewer alleges the practice is owned by a large corporate group (“Big Six”), but this isn’t confirmed by the other inputs.

Blake Vets East Quay is part of the Blake Vet Group (a group operating three veterinary surgeries). From the clinic’s own information, it’s set up for routine pet healthcare and ongoing support, including a Pet Health Club option to spread the cost of preventative care, and it states nursing staff are on site 24 hours a day. The clinic also states it cares for both domestic and exotic pets, and it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention consistently friendly service over many years, and one review gives a concrete example of care during a dental scale/clean where the dog was “looked after as if she was their own.”

Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd is a small-animal vet practice (cats and dogs are specifically mentioned in reviews). No corporate group ownership is stated in the information available to us. Owners most often describe clear, step-by-step explanations from the vets (including what to try next if a pet doesn’t improve), and practical help with day-to-day needs like arranging prescription medication quickly. Several reviews also mention a calm approach with anxious pets and a clean, well-organised clinic setup. Pricing feedback is mixed: one reviewer calls it “very reasonable,” while another strongly criticises the pricing structure.

Bath Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice (a main site plus six further branches are described on its website). It’s set up for routine veterinary care and urgent support, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available, owners describe thorough examinations and clear explanations, including a “quick referral for specialist treatment” and a same‑day response from the hospital. Several reviews also mention staff adjusting their handling for nervous dogs (keeping them calm and comfortable, with treats at reception). However, there is a sharply conflicting account from a first‑time owner describing an eye problem that they believe was not treated appropriately early on, and they also report being unable to see a different vet despite requesting one.

Vets4Pets Taunton is part of the Vets4Pets group and describes itself as a locally owned practice. Based on the website, it’s set up as a modern, well-equipped small-animal clinic with in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray and ultrasound), a hospital ward and an operating theatre. Reviews show a split experience: some owners describe compassionate, prompt help (including an emergency euthanasia where the receptionist Chloe and vet Malcolm were praised for urgency), while others report serious concerns including alleged surgical complications after a spay and an allegation that paid-for blood tests were not run.

Pet Pain Relief is a veterinary clinic focused specifically on pain management for dogs and cats. The website describes services such as pain assessments, optimising medications and supplements, joint and nerve injections, acupuncture, laser therapy, and pain‑relief drips, with ultrasound listed as a facility. Reviews repeatedly describe thorough pain assessments and detailed follow-up information—owners mention records being reviewed in advance, evidence-based explanations of options, and an “extremely detailed” write-up with prompt replies to post-appointment questions.

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Silva House Veterinary Centre is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The Highcroft website describes a small-animal hospital-style setup across the group, including in-house diagnostics (lab work plus X‑ray and ultrasound), and a wide menu of routine and surgical care (from vaccinations and parasite control through to dentistry and general surgery). Review signals are mixed: some recent reviewers describe vets taking time to explain procedures and being patient with nervous dogs, while several 1‑star reviews (some explicitly from people who say they are not clients) allege the practice agreed to euthanase a young dog without sufficient testing or challenge.

Companion Care (Weston Super Mare) Ltd is described on its website as a locally owned practice run by Dr Bobby and his team, based inside a Pets at Home. The clinic appears set up for a wide range of in-house work, with an operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, oxygen chamber, in-house lab, and X‑ray/ultrasound listed. From the latest reviews, experiences are polarised: some owners describe fast booking and organised care (including a call back first thing after an overnight appointment request, and thorough pre‑op/aftercare around neutering), while others report poor communication and lack of compassion, including serious allegations of misdiagnosis over months preceding a pet’s death. Out-of-hours arrangements are described on the website as being provided by Somerset Veterinary Emergency Clinic (separate provider).

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Frome Veterinary Centre is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group (not an independent practice) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the written reviews available, owners most often mention being seen promptly for urgent concerns (one dog was told to “come in straight away”) and clear, option-based explanations (a vet discussed kidney findings discovered during a neutering visit and talked through treatment choices). A small number of recent reviews describe a serious dispute about testing/insurance paperwork and charges after a cat biopsy, including allegations of being chased for payment and difficulties getting biopsy details sent to the insurer.

Bath Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (as stated on the Vets4Pets website). Based on the latest reviews available, this practice is being used for routine care and ongoing medical issues (including ongoing kitten treatment), as well as end-of-life support. Owners repeatedly mention being able to book appointments without problems and being seen quickly, but there are also specific complaints about consultations that felt rushed or sales-driven—particularly around a proposed nail surgery and medication costs. One review describes detailed support around behavioural risk and euthanasia, including phone guidance and medication advice to reduce stress before the visit.