Dulverton Veterinary Practice

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 - 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.