Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary 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). ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, the practice is described as providing: - Routine care: vaccinations and health checks (annual vaccination + health check explicitly mentioned in a review). - Urgent/same-day illness appointments: owners describe being offered an appointment the same day for an unwell cat, including a choice of times. - Emergency and out-of-hours arrangements: the website states emergency care is provided via Quantock Veterinary Hospital between 7pm and 8am, and on Bank Holidays. - Medical investigations (listed on the website). - Dental work (listed on the website). - Dietary/weight advice: a review describes a discussion about mid-life weight gain with a plan to address it without leaving the dog hungry. - Treatment for toxin/foreign ingestion: one review details induced vomiting after a raisin was eaten, followed by an antidote and aftercare advice. - Parasite prevention support: one reviewer says they get reminders for flea and worming treatments, which “arrive in the post.” - Species noted on the website: dogs, cats, and small furries. ## People - Ian (vet) is named in reviews. One owner credits “Ian and his team” with rapid treatment and aftercare advice after raisin ingestion. - Owners describe vets as listening and discussing options (e.g., talking through weight management), and multiple reviews mention the team being empathetic during euthanasia (“especially empathetic when I had to say goodbye”). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.8 stars from 325 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Fast access when pets are unwell: multiple owners mention same-day appointments and being seen quickly on arrival. - Concrete clinical interventions that helped: examples include an emetic injection and monitored vomiting after raisin ingestion (with aftercare advice), and a cat receiving three injections with reported improvement within 12 hours. - Owners value the decision-making style: several reviews say the practice doesn’t recommend unnecessary treatment and prioritises animal welfare. - Cost perceptions: repeated comments describe charges as “reasonable” or “fair,” including in emergency situations. - Practice experience: clean waiting area is mentioned, and one review notes consistently being able to get an appointment.
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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).
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.)
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.
Our Score (82/100)
Friars Moor Livestock Health Closworth is a livestock-focused veterinary service (as indicated by the clinic name) with a recently mentioned “new facility” in the latest review. Written feedback available to us is sparse, but what is available includes a client describing visiting to “pick up some stuff for my animals,” suggesting the practice supplies animal products/medications alongside clinical work.
Friars Moor Livestock Health Closworth is a livestock-focused veterinary service (as indicated by the clinic name) with a recently mentioned “new facility” in the latest review. Written feedback available to us is sparse, but what is available includes a client describing visiting to “pick up some stuff for my animals,” suggesting the practice supplies animal products/medications alongside clinical work.
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Bridgwater
Our Score (82/100)
No corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the available information. Reviews describe a small team where owners repeatedly highlight calm, thorough consultations and practical decision-making—especially for anxious dogs and longer-running problems (for example, a “huge” ear issue discussed in detail with treatment options explained). Based on what clients describe, the practice seems set up for: - Routine preventative care (puppy vaccination course is specifically mentioned). - Ongoing medical problem management (ear problems; follow-up consultations). - Support through serious illness, including end-of-life care (owners mention being guided through a cancer diagnosis that later ended in the loss of a pet). - Surgical procedures via a separate site used for operations (mentioned by one reviewer). Concrete specifics owners mention include: vets taking extra time to keep a nervous dog calm during the consult, clearly explaining outcomes and options, and providing opportunities for puppy socialisation during a vaccination visit (meeting other dogs and young kittens when the clinic was quiet).
No corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the available information. Reviews describe a small team where owners repeatedly highlight calm, thorough consultations and practical decision-making—especially for anxious dogs and longer-running problems (for example, a “huge” ear issue discussed in detail with treatment options explained). Based on what clients describe, the practice seems set up for: - Routine preventative care (puppy vaccination course is specifically mentioned). - Ongoing medical problem management (ear problems; follow-up consultations). - Support through serious illness, including end-of-life care (owners mention being guided through a cancer diagnosis that later ended in the loss of a pet). - Surgical procedures via a separate site used for operations (mentioned by one reviewer). Concrete specifics owners mention include: vets taking extra time to keep a nervous dog calm during the consult, clearly explaining outcomes and options, and providing opportunities for puppy socialisation during a vaccination visit (meeting other dogs and young kittens when the clinic was quiet).
Nurture Vet GP and Dentist
North Somerset
Our Score (82/100)
Nurture Vet GP and Dentist presents itself as a general-practice vet with dentistry, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility with emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews repeatedly describe appointments where staff take time to check patients properly and involve owners in decisions—for example, a nurse assessing a dog’s condition before giving a Librella injection, and vets “listening to pet owners’ views” and answering additional concerns during annual health checks. End-of-life support is specifically mentioned, including a home visit in a dog’s “last hours,” and another owner describing their “sad time” being handled with care and compassion. One reviewer also raises a practical downside around out-of-hours arrangements requiring travel, which they felt could delay urgent care.
Nurture Vet GP and Dentist presents itself as a general-practice vet with dentistry, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility with emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews repeatedly describe appointments where staff take time to check patients properly and involve owners in decisions—for example, a nurse assessing a dog’s condition before giving a Librella injection, and vets “listening to pet owners’ views” and answering additional concerns during annual health checks. End-of-life support is specifically mentioned, including a home visit in a dog’s “last hours,” and another owner describing their “sad time” being handled with care and compassion. One reviewer also raises a practical downside around out-of-hours arrangements requiring travel, which they felt could delay urgent care.
Southill Vets Ltd
Wincanton
Our Score (80/100)
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).
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd offers a 24-hour emergency service and has an on-site laboratory (website). The practice also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan with consultations included (website), though no prices are stated. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe the clinic as set up for hands-on medical work and longer-term case management, not just quick consults—for example: - Dental problems caught and treated quickly: one owner says a vet prioritised checking their cat’s teeth, then provided an action plan and booked a teeth clean within 10 days, later explaining the infection risk and likely pain (review). - Support through complex diagnoses: one family describes “a difficult diagnosis process” for their cat and says the team provided ongoing help and support (review). - Home visits offered when a cat found car travel stressful (review). - Clear pre-op communication: one review mentions staff explaining what would happen on the day of an operation and what aftercare would involve (review).
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd offers a 24-hour emergency service and has an on-site laboratory (website). The practice also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan with consultations included (website), though no prices are stated. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe the clinic as set up for hands-on medical work and longer-term case management, not just quick consults—for example: - Dental problems caught and treated quickly: one owner says a vet prioritised checking their cat’s teeth, then provided an action plan and booked a teeth clean within 10 days, later explaining the infection risk and likely pain (review). - Support through complex diagnoses: one family describes “a difficult diagnosis process” for their cat and says the team provided ongoing help and support (review). - Home visits offered when a cat found car travel stressful (review). - Clear pre-op communication: one review mentions staff explaining what would happen on the day of an operation and what aftercare would involve (review).
Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
Ilminster
Our Score (79/100)
Minster Veterinary Services Ltd appears to be an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the provided sources). It’s set up for both routine work and urgent cases: one reviewer describes the team calling back and “squeez[ing] us in” for a cat with a urinary blockage, and clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services. Reviews also point to support for longer-term conditions and end-of-life care—owners mention months-long illness management for a cat, and compassionate help during a pet’s final weeks, described as handled “in such a beautiful way” for remembrance. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Minster Veterinary Services Ltd appears to be an independent practice (no corporate group is mentioned in the provided sources). It’s set up for both routine work and urgent cases: one reviewer describes the team calling back and “squeez[ing] us in” for a cat with a urinary blockage, and clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services. Reviews also point to support for longer-term conditions and end-of-life care—owners mention months-long illness management for a cat, and compassionate help during a pet’s final weeks, described as handled “in such a beautiful way” for remembrance. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.