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).
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 (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. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention: - Emergency/same-day help when a pet becomes unwell unexpectedly (including visitors getting an urgent appointment). - End-of-life care described as calm and compassionate when euthanasia was needed. - Practical coordination such as contacting a pet’s usual vet to obtain history before treatment. (Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided.)
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. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention: - Emergency/same-day help when a pet becomes unwell unexpectedly (including visitors getting an urgent appointment). - End-of-life care described as calm and compassionate when euthanasia was needed. - Practical coordination such as contacting a pet’s usual vet to obtain history before treatment. (Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided.)
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. Concrete details mentioned by owners and the clinic include: - In‑house out‑of‑hours/24‑hour emergency care (website; echoed by reviews). - Help with pet travel paperwork, including an appointment for a visiting dog plus worming and passport signing (review). - A separate waiting area for cats and dogs (review). - Staff taking time to explain end‑of‑life decisions and the process during an emergency visit for a pet rat (review).
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. Concrete details mentioned by owners and the clinic include: - In‑house out‑of‑hours/24‑hour emergency care (website; echoed by reviews). - Help with pet travel paperwork, including an appointment for a visiting dog plus worming and passport signing (review). - A separate waiting area for cats and dogs (review). - Staff taking time to explain end‑of‑life decisions and the process during an emergency visit for a pet rat (review).
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). Specific treatments mentioned by owners include ongoing care for a broken leg and dental work with multiple extractions (six teeth removed plus a clean). One reviewer explicitly says they hope the practice “remain independent,” indicating it is viewed as independent rather than part of a corporate group (no group name is stated anywhere in the provided sources).
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). Specific treatments mentioned by owners include ongoing care for a broken leg and dental work with multiple extractions (six teeth removed plus a clean). One reviewer explicitly says they hope the practice “remain independent,” indicating it is viewed as independent rather than part of a corporate group (no group name is stated anywhere in the provided sources).
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. Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly mention include: - Making time for urgent cases (one review describes being fitted in on a Saturday morning). - Thoughtful end‑of‑life support, including not rushing owners and a follow‑up call afterwards. - Dental work is specifically referenced, including a case involving 17 extractions and the use of an LED “healing wand” on the gums. - A small in‑clinic policy/detail aimed at quieter support during bereavement: a candle is lit when someone is losing a pet.
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. Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly mention include: - Making time for urgent cases (one review describes being fitted in on a Saturday morning). - Thoughtful end‑of‑life support, including not rushing owners and a follow‑up call afterwards. - Dental work is specifically referenced, including a case involving 17 extractions and the use of an LED “healing wand” on the gums. - A small in‑clinic policy/detail aimed at quieter support during bereavement: a candle is lit when someone is losing a pet.
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. One recent review, however, reports a poor new-puppy consultation experience (including staff “looking it up on Google”) alongside a complaint about being charged £64.50.
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. One recent review, however, reports a poor new-puppy consultation experience (including staff “looking it up on Google”) alongside a complaint about being charged £64.50.
Black Rock Vets Ltd
Burnham-On-Sea
Our Score (84/100)
Black Rock Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice with Gold standard Cat Friendly Clinic status and RWAF Silver (Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund) accreditation, and it treats dogs, cats and rabbits. The website highlights laser/photobiomodulation therapy (with an “introductory offer” of discounted multi-session treatment), alongside consultations, vaccinations and routine procedures, and it states a 24/7 out-of-hours emergency service is available. 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.
Black Rock Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice with Gold standard Cat Friendly Clinic status and RWAF Silver (Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund) accreditation, and it treats dogs, cats and rabbits. The website highlights laser/photobiomodulation therapy (with an “introductory offer” of discounted multi-session treatment), alongside consultations, vaccinations and routine procedures, and it states a 24/7 out-of-hours emergency service is available. 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).