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The County Veterinary Clinic
Ilminster
Our Score (47/100)
The County Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in January 2005. The website states it offers a 24-hour emergency service and appointments seven days a week, and it is accredited as an official “Cat-Friendly” practice (International Society for Feline Medicine) as well as a Guide Dog–approved practice. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Latest reviews show a split experience: several older reviews describe effective treatment (including one owner saying their dog’s life was saved) and vets/nurses who “explain things well,” while a recent 1-star review describes serious delays and missed call-backs when the owner was trying to arrange end-of-life help for a dog with an aggressive tumour, and says no alternative options were suggested at the time.
The County Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in January 2005. The website states it offers a 24-hour emergency service and appointments seven days a week, and it is accredited as an official “Cat-Friendly” practice (International Society for Feline Medicine) as well as a Guide Dog–approved practice. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Latest reviews show a split experience: several older reviews describe effective treatment (including one owner saying their dog’s life was saved) and vets/nurses who “explain things well,” while a recent 1-star review describes serious delays and missed call-backs when the owner was trying to arrange end-of-life help for a dog with an aggressive tumour, and says no alternative options were suggested at the time.
Delaware Veterinary Group
Castle Cary
Delaware Veterinary Group is an RCVS-listed practice that treats both small animals and farm animals, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. It’s set up for routine preventative care as well as urgent problems, with emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic information. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe clear explanations of problems and options, staff who talk through prices at reception, and supportive handling of difficult situations—including an emergency visit for a cat and a home visit at end of life.
Delaware Veterinary Group is an RCVS-listed practice that treats both small animals and farm animals, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. It’s set up for routine preventative care as well as urgent problems, with emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic information. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe clear explanations of problems and options, staff who talk through prices at reception, and supportive handling of difficult situations—including an emergency visit for a cat and a home visit at end of life.
The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited
Shepton Mallet
The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited is a general veterinary practice that also offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, multiple owners describe it as not part of a corporate group (this is stated by reviewers, not independently verified) and give concrete examples of support across different case types—such as repeat health checks for an orphaned 3‑week‑old kitten, end‑of‑life care for a rabbit, and efforts to investigate a dog’s severe, unexplained pain. Several reviews also mention staff taking time to explain what’s happening in a reassuring way, and one owner notes the team “kept an eye on the bill” during a complex illness.
The Shepton Veterinary Group Limited is a general veterinary practice that also offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, multiple owners describe it as not part of a corporate group (this is stated by reviewers, not independently verified) and give concrete examples of support across different case types—such as repeat health checks for an orphaned 3‑week‑old kitten, end‑of‑life care for a rabbit, and efforts to investigate a dog’s severe, unexplained pain. Several reviews also mention staff taking time to explain what’s happening in a reassuring way, and one owner notes the team “kept an eye on the bill” during a complex illness.
Orchard Vets is described on its website as a proudly independent practice with in-house emergency care 24/7 provided by its own vets. The clinic highlights on-site facilities including an own laboratory, sterile operating theatres, and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. In the latest reviews, owners frequently mention surgical care with structured follow-up (including post-op appointments and phone calls), support around emergencies, and end-of-life care—alongside one sharply negative account describing a billing dispute that escalated to debt collection and court. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: dental extractions for a cat with pre-op and post-op care; post-surgery follow-ups and phone check-ins reportedly included in the surgery price (one reviewer); and help with insurance claims.
Orchard Vets is described on its website as a proudly independent practice with in-house emergency care 24/7 provided by its own vets. The clinic highlights on-site facilities including an own laboratory, sterile operating theatres, and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. In the latest reviews, owners frequently mention surgical care with structured follow-up (including post-op appointments and phone calls), support around emergencies, and end-of-life care—alongside one sharply negative account describing a billing dispute that escalated to debt collection and court. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: dental extractions for a cat with pre-op and post-op care; post-surgery follow-ups and phone check-ins reportedly included in the surgery price (one reviewer); and help with insurance claims.
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd offers a 24-hour emergency service and has an on‑site laboratory (for faster diagnosis, as described on its website). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the website and recent reviews, the practice appears set up for day‑to‑day general practice plus urgent care, with examples of: - Home visits offered for a cat that found car travel stressful (reviewed as a deciding factor for switching practices). - Dental problems being actively checked and acted on: one owner reports a vet prioritised a tooth check, found a significant issue, and the cat was booked for a teeth clean within 10 days. - Clear pre‑op communication: an owner describes staff explaining what would happen on the day of an operation and what aftercare was needed. - Support through complex or difficult cases, including a “difficult diagnosis process” for a cat and end‑of‑life planning for an older dog with seizures.
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd offers a 24-hour emergency service and has an on‑site laboratory (for faster diagnosis, as described on its website). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the website and recent reviews, the practice appears set up for day‑to‑day general practice plus urgent care, with examples of: - Home visits offered for a cat that found car travel stressful (reviewed as a deciding factor for switching practices). - Dental problems being actively checked and acted on: one owner reports a vet prioritised a tooth check, found a significant issue, and the cat was booked for a teeth clean within 10 days. - Clear pre‑op communication: an owner describes staff explaining what would happen on the day of an operation and what aftercare was needed. - Support through complex or difficult cases, including a “difficult diagnosis process” for a cat and end‑of‑life planning for an older dog with seizures.
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice is a multi-branch practice (a reviewer refers to it as a “business of four practices”) that offers out-of-hours emergency care and routine in-practice appointments, with options for structured preventative care via a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (consultations included, price not stated). Reviews describe both everyday care (nervous cats settling once inside; dogs given a small biscuit) and more complex/sensitive situations such as surgery for an elderly dog and end-of-life support, including keepsakes after euthanasia. Feedback is mixed on administrative/communication handling: some owners mention condolence cards and staying in touch after a loss, while one review describes a lack of sympathy and repeated calls/texts during a cremation/insurance query.
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice is a multi-branch practice (a reviewer refers to it as a “business of four practices”) that offers out-of-hours emergency care and routine in-practice appointments, with options for structured preventative care via a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (consultations included, price not stated). Reviews describe both everyday care (nervous cats settling once inside; dogs given a small biscuit) and more complex/sensitive situations such as surgery for an elderly dog and end-of-life support, including keepsakes after euthanasia. Feedback is mixed on administrative/communication handling: some owners mention condolence cards and staying in touch after a loss, while one review describes a lack of sympathy and repeated calls/texts during a cremation/insurance query.