Best Vets in Somerset

Hillyfields Vets is a small-animal practice (dogs and cats are specifically mentioned) offering emergency care alongside routine appointments. Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. In reviews, owners describe both planned visits (e.g., a first health check after a dog arrived from abroad) and urgent presentations (a dog with an unexplained seizure), with staff reportedly taking time to explain procedures and not rushing consultations. A distinctive feature mentioned is a free “dog-welcome plan” of six short “play” sessions for young dogs to build positive vet visits with treats and fuss. One reviewer reports repeated billing problems (overcharging and conflicting information about payments) and long waits, contrasting with multiple others who describe the team as helpful and organised.

Wellpets is a two-branch veterinary practice offering diagnostic services, nurse clinics, and an out-of-hours service (per its website). Recent reviews frequently describe routine appointments running smoothly (medication ready on time; help from reception and nursing staff) and vets explaining options clearly—especially during end-of-life visits. Reviews also mention practical support such as recommending products to reduce travel anxiety in dogs and accommodating an assessment in a car park when needed. However, there is a detailed, highly critical account of a dog dental procedure (14 tooth extractions) alleging severe post-operative complications, infected open extraction sites found by an emergency vet, and a complaint escalated to the RCVS; the same review states the practice does not have dental X-ray facilities on site despite performing dental surgery.

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice offers out-of-hours emergency care and runs a Pet Health Club®/Pet Health Club® Plus preventative-care plan (with consultations included on the Plus plan). Recent reviews most often mention staff making themselves available for urgent situations—one owner says the team opened the surgery for an emergency operation when they couldn’t travel to the emergency centre. Owners also describe efficient treatment for cats, and repeat visits where their dogs are handled with patience and understanding. Concrete details supported by the available information include: - Out-of-hours emergency care is provided (and an emergency operation is specifically mentioned in reviews). - Pet Health Club® Plus includes consultations (as stated on the website). - Preventative screening/health checks are actively promoted (free health check options and paid screening offers are listed on the website). - Individual vet care is singled out in reviews (Jennifer is repeatedly praised for handling a dog well).

Midsomer Veterinary Centre is an independently owned veterinary practice (not part of a corporate group, as stated on its website). The clinic describes offering consultations, investigations, surgery, and medical treatment, with 24-hour emergency care/advice routed via an external out-of-hours provider (meaning urgent treatment may require travel). From the latest reviews available, owners often mention long-term continuity (“over 10 years”), recognising familiar staff, and vets discussing options when cost is a concern. There is also a clear point of conflict in the reviews: one recent account says a distressed found cat was turned away because it wasn’t microchipped, while another reviewer argues the practice is being criticised for something “out of your control” and stresses that someone must be financially responsible.

Tone Veterinary Centre is a long-established small‑animal practice (established in the early 1900s) offering consultations, surgery and routine care, with on‑site diagnostics including X‑ray, ultrasound and an in‑house lab. It’s accredited as an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners often mention: - Detailed communication during investigations (one owner describes sedation for an X‑ray being explained step‑by‑step and receiving multiple phone updates throughout the day). - Support around end‑of‑life care, including being given a private room set up with soft blankets and having the process explained in detail. - A conflicting experience in older reviews: one owner describes a very poor phone manner; another alleges an injury occurred during a blood draw and disputes how the practice handled responsibility and repeat charges.

Vets Now Bath is part of the Vets Now corporate network (a UK-wide out‑of‑hours emergency provider). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up primarily for urgent and emergency presentations when regular vets are closed, with small‑animal care and a triage/rapid-assessment workflow. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being seen quickly for emergencies, clear explanations of options, and regular updates on what’s happening. Specific examples include treatment for a dog that needed to be made sick after eating a mango, follow-on endoscopy for another ingestion episode, breathing problems assessed “straight away,” and dental work for a cat. There is also a mixed signal on cost and experience: one reviewer cites a “basic £324” fee and a negative outcome, while several others describe staff as reassuring and not pushing expensive out‑of‑hours testing.

Mount Vets Ltd is an independent veterinary practice established in 1945. Based on its website, it’s set up to handle a mixed caseload: farm animal work, small animal care, and export-related veterinary services. The practice also states it provides 24‑hour emergency care using its own veterinary and nursing teams. Google shows a 5.0★ rating (3 reviews); the written feedback available is brief but mentions “excellent work” and “very friendly people.”

Priory Close Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice, caring for pets for over 35 years, and treating dogs, cats, and small furries. The clinic appears set up for both routine prevention and more involved cases: reviews mention pain-management acupuncture for severe arthritis, discussing surgical options for an older dog, and making an orthopaedic referral to a specialist with post-operative care handled back at the practice. The website also states that out-of-hours emergencies are covered by Quantock Veterinary Hospital (7pm–8am and on Bank Holidays).

Secret World Wildlife Rescue appears to operate as a wildlife rescue charity rather than a companion-animal veterinary practice, with multiple reviews describing rapid advice and intake/collection for injured wild animals. Recent reviewers specifically mention injured foxes and injured birds being assessed based on shared videos, with the team giving a reference number so callers can check back on a case. Beyond rescue work, reviews also describe structured education visits (including sessions for young children) and public wildlife events such as bat walks using detectors.

Golden Valley Veterinary Hospital is a first-opinion practice that also offers 24-hour emergency care, and it’s set up for a broad range of in-house diagnostics and treatment (CT and MRI imaging, an on-site laboratory, theatres, dental facilities, and laser therapy). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners describe staff coordinating urgent assessment during an emergency and doing “everything they could” to work out what was wrong, and another review highlights detailed support with pet travel/export requirements (treatments plus paperwork, with “second to none” communication). There is also a contrasting older review alleging poor clinical assessment (a lump missed) and dissatisfaction with how a complaint was handled.