Featured Clinic Overview
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.
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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).
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.
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.
Our Score (86/100)
White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd provides care for a wide mix of animals (companion pets, farm animals, and equines), and the website describes hospital-standard surgical and inpatient facilities for equines plus farm work including surgery and lambing. It also states a 24-hour emergency service for registered clients.
White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd provides care for a wide mix of animals (companion pets, farm animals, and equines), and the website describes hospital-standard surgical and inpatient facilities for equines plus farm work including surgery and lambing. It also states a 24-hour emergency service for registered clients.
Southill Vets Ltd
Wincanton
Our Score (86/100)
Southill Vets Ltd describes itself as a long‑established independent veterinary practice, and both the website and recent reviews emphasise that its 24‑hour emergency care is run by its own team rather than outsourced. Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for day‑to‑day preventative care as well as medical/surgical work, with specialist referrals when needed.
Southill Vets Ltd describes itself as a long‑established independent veterinary practice, and both the website and recent reviews emphasise that its 24‑hour emergency care is run by its own team rather than outsourced. Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for day‑to‑day preventative care as well as medical/surgical work, with specialist referrals when needed.
Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton
Our Score (86/100)
Dulverton Veterinary Practice describes itself as a mixed practice for small animals, equine, and farm animals, with in‑house diagnostics (blood testing, digital x‑ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy) and 24‑hour emergency cover. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly describe hands-on support for difficult situations, including management of a prolonged illness followed by euthanasia, and out‑of‑hours visits (including at midnight).
Dulverton Veterinary Practice describes itself as a mixed practice for small animals, equine, and farm animals, with in‑house diagnostics (blood testing, digital x‑ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy) and 24‑hour emergency cover. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly describe hands-on support for difficult situations, including management of a prolonged illness followed by euthanasia, and out‑of‑hours visits (including at midnight).
Our Score (85/100)
Bellevue Veterinary Clinic offers a broad mix of routine and advanced care (including orthopaedic surgery and 24‑hour emergency treatment), and also sees a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (reviews mention a tortoise). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.
Bellevue Veterinary Clinic offers a broad mix of routine and advanced care (including orthopaedic surgery and 24‑hour emergency treatment), and also sees a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (reviews mention a tortoise). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice
North Somerset
Our Score (84/100)
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice provides care for small pets and also sees some less-common species (the website explicitly mentions geckos and chelonians, alongside dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs). The practice advertises a 24-hour emergency service and an on-site laboratory. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in when a pet is unwell (for example, a cat with sickness and diarrhoea) and describe procedures including spaying, microchipping and vaccinations.
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice provides care for small pets and also sees some less-common species (the website explicitly mentions geckos and chelonians, alongside dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs). The practice advertises a 24-hour emergency service and an on-site laboratory. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in when a pet is unwell (for example, a cat with sickness and diarrhoea) and describe procedures including spaying, microchipping and vaccinations.
Black Rock Vets Ltd
Burnham-On-Sea
Our Score (84/100)
From the latest reviews, owners describe being seen quickly for urgent problems (one dog with a painful paw was treated within ~20 minutes) and praise clear explanations and conservative decision-making (an elderly cat with unsteadiness was checked thoroughly and offered pain relief first rather than being rushed into euthanasia). A smaller number of recent reviews report serious frustration about billing/admin issues and communication, including being contacted months later about payments and feeling spoken to rudely.
From the latest reviews, owners describe being seen quickly for urgent problems (one dog with a painful paw was treated within ~20 minutes) and praise clear explanations and conservative decision-making (an elderly cat with unsteadiness was checked thoroughly and offered pain relief first rather than being rushed into euthanasia). A smaller number of recent reviews report serious frustration about billing/admin issues and communication, including being contacted months later about payments and feeling spoken to rudely.
Medivet Taunton
Taunton
Our Score (82/100)
Medivet Taunton is part of the Medivet group (a corporate chain) and offers routine care alongside in-practice diagnostics such as X‑rays, ultrasound and ECG, plus an in-house laboratory. The clinic states it provides 15‑minute consultations and can arrange out-of-hours cover via Quantock Veterinary Hospital (7.00pm–8.00am and Bank Holidays). Recent reviews repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice (including same-day appointments), and staff taking practical steps to settle anxious or reactive dogs (e.g., calm handling and using treats to allow an exam).
Medivet Taunton is part of the Medivet group (a corporate chain) and offers routine care alongside in-practice diagnostics such as X‑rays, ultrasound and ECG, plus an in-house laboratory. The clinic states it provides 15‑minute consultations and can arrange out-of-hours cover via Quantock Veterinary Hospital (7.00pm–8.00am and Bank Holidays). Recent reviews repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice (including same-day appointments), and staff taking practical steps to settle anxious or reactive dogs (e.g., calm handling and using treats to allow an exam).