Dog & Cat Vets in Dulverton

## Summary 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). ## Services Based on the practice website summary and the latest reviews available: - **24-hour emergency cover** (stated on the website; also reflected in reviews describing out‑of‑hours care). - **Small animal care**, including: - **Dentals** (a review mentions a dental with **six teeth removed** and a clean). - **Neutering and other non‑routine surgical procedures** (website). - **Euthanasia** (website; also referenced in a review describing sensitive end‑of‑life support). - **Vaccinations, microchipping, passports** (website). - **Health investigations** (website). - **Farm animal and equine work** (website lists bovine/ovine/porcine/caprine farm animals and equine), including: - **Herd health** - **Pregnancy diagnosis / pregnancy scanning** - **Foot trimming** - **TB testing** - **Worming protocols** - **Teeth rasping** - **Facilities / diagnostics (in-house)** (website): - Blood testing - Digital x‑ray - Ultrasound - Endoscope ## People Named staff members mentioned in reviews: - **Vicky** (vet role implied by “appointment booked with Vicky” and “professional diagnosis”): described as taking time in the consult and being notably effective with a **nervous, head‑shy dog**, allowing a **thorough examination** for an infected nose. - **Keria** (vet role implied by “we saw Keria… and is still treating her now”): credited with ongoing treatment after a dog **broke her leg**, described as compassionate. - **Lucinda** (explicitly on reception): described as giving a warm welcome and being good with the dog during the visit. - **Rachel** (explicitly a receptionist): mentioned positively as part of the team during out‑of‑hours care. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 153 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Support in serious and emotional cases:** owners describe sensitive handling of a dog’s prolonged illness and euthanasia. - **Out‑of‑hours responsiveness:** one owner mentions being seen **out of hours at midnight** and feeling well treated by vets, nurses, and reception staff. - **Handling of nervous pets:** multiple reviews describe vets taking time and being gentle, including a head‑shy dog tolerating a full exam. - **Specific procedures with positive outcomes:** dental work is explicitly mentioned (including **six extractions and a clean**) and fracture care with ongoing treatment. - **Cost comments without figures:** several owners contrast charges favourably with other practices (e.g., “would have charged double”), but no specific prices are provided.

## Summary Pet Pain Relief is a veterinary clinic focused specifically on pain management for dogs and cats. The website describes services such as pain assessments, optimising medications and supplements, joint and nerve injections, acupuncture, laser therapy, and pain‑relief drips, with ultrasound listed as a facility. Reviews repeatedly describe thorough pain assessments and detailed follow-up information—owners mention records being reviewed in advance, evidence-based explanations of options, and an “extremely detailed” write-up with prompt replies to post-appointment questions. ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews, Pet Pain Relief provides: - **Pain assessments** for dogs and cats (owners specifically mention attending for a “pain assessment” and a “comprehensive pain review”). - **Medication and supplement optimisation** (e.g., a review describes introducing new pain medication after other professionals couldn’t pinpoint why a dog had deteriorated). - **Joint and nerve injections** (listed on the website). - **Acupuncture** (both listed on the website and specifically mentioned in a review for a nervous dog with arthritis). - **Laser therapy** (listed on the website). - **Pain-relief drips** (listed on the website). - **Ultrasound** (listed as a facility on the website). ## People - **James Hunt (Dr Hunt / James)**: Reviews describe him as conducting thorough consultations and explaining options with reference to evidence and studies. Owners also mention him adapting the pace of the consultation to the dog’s needs, handling nervous/shy dogs considerately, and providing detailed written reports plus prompt responses to follow-up questions after the appointment. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 9 reviews.** The written reviews we have focus on chronic/complex pain cases and the detail of assessment, explanations, and follow-up. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe **thorough pain investigations**, including notes reviewed ahead of time and careful assessment during the appointment. - **Clear, evidence-referenced explanations** of options are mentioned several times (including discussion of different approaches and studies). - **Practical outcomes from pain-plan changes**, such as improvement after new pain medications or after following recommendations. - **Handling and set-up for comfort**, including adapting the consultation to the dog’s pace and mention of a **non-slip floor** and considerate handling. - **Strong follow-through**, including an “extremely detailed” write-up and prompt answers to questions after the visit.