Specialist 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.