Best Vets in Somerset

St Giles Animal Centre Ltd appears primarily set up for pet boarding (dogs and cats), with additional services including pet adoption and grooming/clipping. Recent reviews repeatedly mention practical “peace of mind” touches during boarding—such as photos and messages with updates on how pets are settling in—and an online booking/registration process that owners describe as straightforward. Owners also describe staff being particularly good with nervous dogs, including dogs that are happy to go in with staff at drop-off and come out “happy and healthy” at collection. The centre is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Quantock Veterinary Hospital Limited (no wider corporate group mentioned) has been providing pet care since 1985 and describes itself as a 24-hour hospital. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews frequently mention thorough routine care (full health checks and vaccinations), clear planning for ongoing issues (including a newly discovered heart murmur), and prompt action in urgent situations (one owner credits the team with saving their puppy’s life). Several owners also highlight good appointment availability and being able to get advice by phone when 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.)

Watkins & Tasker Vets is a veterinary practice that also serves as a veterinary nurse training facility. Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided. Recent reviews describe a practice used for both routine procedures (including dog castration) and complex decision-making, such as cases where an owner says the team helped their pet recover after another vet had suggested euthanasia. Owners also repeatedly mention gentle handling for very nervous rescue dogs, and staff remembering pets’ individual quirks.

Bath Veterinary Centre Ltd is described by reviewers as an independent practice (contrasted with “chain vets”), with an owner-vet presence mentioned in recent feedback. It appears set up for routine care and common illnesses, with multiple examples of staff adapting handling to the animal rather than forcing a standard exam. Concrete details owners mention include: a vet waiting around 30 minutes after closing to see a dog with an allergic reaction; a vet examining a dog’s ears while lying on the floor so the dog didn’t have to be lifted onto the table; and cats reportedly staying calm after visits (one owner said their cat came straight out of the carrier and relaxed, rather than hiding as usual). Several reviewers also say they feel the practice doesn’t push unnecessary add-ons compared with corporate chains.

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.

Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons is a proudly independent small-animal practice (cats, dogs, and small mammals) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the clinic’s own information, it offers unlimited consultations (via its plans), routine preventive care (vaccinations and tailored parasite control), and has stated strengths in orthopaedics and cardiology. Recent reviews describe a mix of experiences: several long-term clients mention unrushed explanations and complex care (including TPLO surgery and managing conditions like cancer and an autoimmune illness), while a small number of recent reviewers report serious concerns such as a cat being told results were “perfect” and later deteriorating rapidly, and a separate complaint about a lack of empathy around at-home euthanasia and ashes collection.

Blake Veterinary Group Ltd is a multi-site veterinary group (no corporate parent mentioned in the provided information) with over 60 years’ experience and nursing staff on site 24 hours a day (per the clinic website). The practice says it treats domestic and exotic pets, and it promotes preventive care through a Pet Health Club plus free health and dental checks. From recent reviews, owners most often describe: - Good handling of anxious or fearful dogs, including a rescue dog with phobias who is reportedly managed in a way that makes visits “almost enjoyable.” - Proactive reminders (texts) for repeat medications and vaccinations. - Multiple ways to access advice/appointments, with one reviewer noting support via in-practice consultation as well as online/telephone. - A minority concern around cost and phone access, with one review describing the clinic as “massively overpriced” and difficult to reach by phone.

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.

Hamstone Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary practice, set up to provide a more traditional, personalised service. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears geared to routine small‑animal care plus urgent and end‑of‑life support, with multiple owners mentioning same‑day emergency appointments, clear explanations for home management, and honest conversations around difficult decisions. Practical touches owners highlight include a separate cat waiting room and staff who call back when they say they will to keep clients updated.