Best Vets in Somerset

Companion Care (Bridgwater) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. It appears set up for routine care plus same-day problem appointments, with on-site facilities including an in-house lab, digital x-ray and ultrasound, an operating theatre, and an isolation unit. Recent reviews mention an emergency appointment being booked for the same afternoon, pain relief prescribed during a booster-vaccine visit after an additional exam, and end-of-life support for an elderly dog with heart failure.

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.

Longmead Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent, vet-owned practice (serving clients since 1940) and an RCVS-accredited small animal practice. Based on its stated facilities and what clients mention, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved procedures, including keyhole surgery, advanced orthopaedics, and in-house hospitalisation with separate dog and cat wards (CT scanning is stated to be in-house at another surgery site). From the latest reviews available, owners frequently describe clear explanations before procedures, aftercare guidance, and practical handling of tricky situations (for example, booking a reactive dog at a quieter time and keeping the appointment calm). There is also a contrasting account describing refusal to register a new pet due to practice capacity/criteria and a poor interaction with the practice manager.

Cave Veterinary Specialists is a veterinary referral centre (owners mention being unable to attend without a referral), with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities and 24/7 care for sick and injured patients stated on its website. Recent reviews describe specialist-led workups including scans and an MRI for a suspected neurological problem/IVDD, with owners highlighting long, option-focused consults (one review mentions over an hour discussing choices) and regular updates during treatment. One recent reviewer reports being turned away at night for arriving without a referral/registration and says there was no vet on site at that time; other reviews describe prompt, organised care once seen.

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 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.

Nurture Vet Hospital is an independent practice and an RCVS Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital, offering GP care plus 24/7 hospital and emergency cover. The website highlights dental work with pre‑operative dental X‑rays and laparoscopic (“keyhole”) surgery, and reviews repeatedly describe same-day/urgent access (including a Sunday call-out with a vet arriving within 15 minutes) and follow-through after difficult cases (time given for goodbyes, sympathy card, ashes presented with care). Several owners also mention a low-pressure approach to sales (e.g., “not hard sellers”) and staff who actively help nervous dogs build confidence (treats/fuss at reception; calmer handling over time).

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne offers routine care alongside out-of-hours emergency arrangements (listed as “Out of Hours Emergency” on the clinic website). Reviews describe a practice that handles both preventative appointments (for example, vaccinations) and urgent injuries (including a cat hit by a car and dog bite wounds), with multiple owners mentioning follow-up contact after treatment (including “non stop telephone calls” and advice on complications). Facilities are also referenced in reviews as spacious with larger consultation rooms. Feedback on staff manner is mixed: many describe supportive handling (including giving an injured cat “cuddles”), while one recent reviewer reports “unbelievably rude staff.”

Garston Veterinary Group is an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme–accredited small-animal practice for domestic pets, with evidence of investment in facilities (a new CT machine is mentioned by a reviewer) and a role as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe routine preventive care (annual vaccination boosters), surgical care (a cat having “a couple of operations” and follow-up check-ups), and overnight hospitalisation. Experiences reported are mixed: many owners describe calm, clean facilities and respectful support around end-of-life requests (including keepsakes such as paw prints), while a smaller number report serious concerns about out-of-hours communication and inpatient comfort.

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).