Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd – Vets in Wedmore
Clinic Overview
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd offers a 24-hour emergency service and has an on‑site laboratory (for faster diagnosis, as described on its website). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.
Based on the website and recent reviews, the practice appears set up for day‑to‑day general practice plus urgent care, with examples of
- •Home visits offered for a cat that found car travel stressful (reviewed as a deciding factor for switching practices).
- •Dental problems being actively checked and acted on: one owner reports a vet prioritised a tooth check, found a significant issue, and the cat was booked for a teeth clean within 10 days.
- •Clear pre‑op communication: an owner describes staff explaining what would happen on the day of an operation and what aftercare was needed.
- •Support through complex or difficult cases, including a “difficult diagnosis process” for a cat and end‑of‑life planning for an older dog with seizures.
Services
Services and capabilities mentioned across the website summary and reviews include
- •24‑hour emergency service (website).
- •On‑site laboratory for diagnosis (website).
- •Consultations (implied by Pet Health Club® Plus note on the website and multiple appointment-based reviews).
- •Surgery/operations (owners describe pets going in for an operation, with staff explaining the plan and aftercare).
- •Dental care, including teeth cleaning and dental infection management (review describes dental assessment leading to treatment; the cat later being “more toothless” suggests extractions were involved, but extractions are not explicitly stated).
- •Home visits (reviewed as offered due to pet stress around travel).
- •Chronic/complex case support, including extended diagnostic workups (cat diagnosis process described in reviews).
- •End‑of‑life care and decision support, with explanations of options during a dog’s final months (review).
The practice website also states it treats a wide range of species, “from geckos to guinea pigs” as well as cats and dogs.
People
Named team members mentioned in reviews
- •David / “Dave”: described as patient and thorough when explaining options for an older dog with seizures, and credited by another owner with helping extend time with a senior dog that others “most vets would have gave up on.”
- •Imogen: mentioned alongside David for calmly explaining options and supporting decision-making during an older dog’s final months.
- •Emma: mentioned in the context of a new puppy visit (no further detail provided).
Across reviews, owners most often describe the vets and team as
- •Explaining options and plans clearly, including pre‑operation explanations and outlining multiple approaches if a first plan doesn’t work.
- •Not pushing unnecessary spend: one owner explicitly contrasts this practice with others, saying they didn’t feel staff were trying to “sell” extra services.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 86 reviews.
- •Detailed communication around treatment: owners mention being talked through what will happen during operations and what they need to do afterwards, plus being given action plans.
- •Dental issues being identified and treated promptly: one cat’s dental infection was discovered after a focused tooth check, followed by scheduling a dental clean within about 10 days.
- •Support during difficult periods: repeated mentions of help through prolonged diagnosis, seizure management in an older dog, and guidance through end‑of‑life decisions.
- •Practical flexibility: a home visit was offered to reduce stress for a cat that struggled with car journeys.
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Reviews for Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 86 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Jayne Taylor
2 months ago
I highly rate Axe Valley Vets in Weston-super-Mare. The staff are very friendly, kind & helpful. They explained what they will do on the day that our precious fur baby goes in for an operation, as well as what we will need to do. No one likes their precious fur babies, or other pets to have an operation, but when you love them unconditionally, you will do anything for them, as will the vets.
Penny Radford
2 months ago
Chris Bernsen
6 months ago
Wonderful place. Friendly people and highly professional.
H Moore
4 months ago
We have received incredible care, help and support with our much beloved cat, Dane, whilst he has been going through a difficult diagnosis process. The team as a whole have been excellent. Highly recommended.
H Moore
6 months ago
We have received incredible care, help and support with our much beloved cat, Dane, whilst he has been going through a difficult diagnosis process. The team as a whole have been excellent. Highly recommended.
Sarah Tappen
9 months ago
Potentially saved our cat's life! We moved over to Axe Valley Vets after not having a great experience at another local vet and they offered a home visit due to our cat's stress of car rides. At our last appointment one of the vets made it a priority to check her teeth and he stressed the importance of it. Turns out, it was the one thing that needed to be seen and the one thing no vet was able to do in the years we've had her. Axe Valley Vets immediately gave us an action plan and had her booked in for teeth cleaning within less than 10 days. We now have a more toothless cat but they let us know that her infection could have gotten much much worse and that she might have been in pain for years as no one checked or alerted this issue. We couldn't be more grateful for this team as our Sylvie cat means everything to us and they've been nothing but overly kind and attentive to her needs. 10/10 would recommend - thank you so much x
Sarah Tappen
7 months ago
Potentially saved our cat's life! We moved over to Axe Valley Vets after not having a great experience at another local vet and they offered a home visit due to our cat's stress of car rides. At our last appointment one of the vets made it a priority to check her teeth and he stressed the importance of it. Turns out, it was the one thing that needed to be seen and the one thing no vet was able to do in the years we've had her. Axe Valley Vets immediately gave us an action plan and had her booked in for teeth cleaning within less than 10 days. We now have a more toothless cat but they let us know that her infection could have gotten much much worse and that she might have been in pain for years as no one checked or alerted this issue. We couldn't be more grateful for this team as our Sylvie cat means everything to us and they've been nothing but overly kind and attentive to her needs. 10/10 would recommend - thank you so much x
Jude Coles
a year ago
The most caring and kind assistance and advice before and during the final months of my 15 year old terrier, who started having seizures. David and Imogen were so good and patient, explaining all options and helping us to provide a few more happy months of memories before we had to say goodbye. All are such a lovely team at Wells Practice. Just met Emma with the new puppy and looking forward to the next chapter. Highly recommended. Rest in Peace Stan ❤️
Mackenzie MacLaren-Fraser
a year ago
The staff and vets are amazing. They are always warm and welcoming and go the extra mile to help. We recently brought our dog to see the team as he was chewing his tail. The vet listened to our concerns and talked us through several options to try should the current plan not resolve the issue. They genuinely care for their patients and unlike some other vets I have had in the past they are there for the pets and you do not feel they are just trying to sell you something . I have transferred all of my pets to the surgery now. I would definitely recommend them.
Lisa Howlett
3 years ago
Axe Valley what amazing people. Dave has saved our girl Stella. She 13 and a rottweiler most vets would of gave up on her but not dave. We have a bit more time with her. Thank you so much for everything u do
