Cave Veterinary Specialists – Vets in Wellington
Clinic Overview
Cave Veterinary Specialists is a Linnaeus veterinary referral centre in Wellington, Somerset, with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities and website-stated 24/7 care for sick and injured patients. Recent feedback continues to highlight specialist-led care for complex cases, including MRI, CT, heart investigations and spinal surgery, with owners often praising clear explanations and compassionate support. Reviews also reinforce that this is a referral service rather than a walk-in first-opinion practice.
Services
- •Referral specialist care for cases sent on by a primary vet, rather than a general walk-in service.
- •Emergency and inpatient care is stated on the clinic’s website as available 24/7 for sick and injured patients.
- •Advanced diagnostics and imaging, with recent examples including MRI, CT scans and other investigations after referral.
- •Cardiology work-ups and treatment, including reviews mentioning heart murmurs, heart failure and care led by Jo Harris and the heart team.
- •Neurology and complex case management, including severe spinal disc disease, sudden mobility problems and detailed discussions around treatment choices, prognosis and recovery.
- •Surgery and post-operative support, with one recent reviewer praising spinal surgery and follow-up phone calls during recovery.
- •Follow-up and case administration, including prompt written reports, insurance claim processing and support around onward care arrangements.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Fran: mentioned in recent reviews as a neurologist, with praise for emergency and imaging-related care.
- •Sabrina: thanked for clear explanations, compassion and support during neurological decision-making and treatment.
- •Simon: praised for performing spinal surgery and personally checking in during recovery.
- •Jo Harris: thanked by name for cardiology care, alongside the heart specialist team.
- •Kate and the front desk team: previously praised for helpful organisation and clear communication.
- •Tom: mentioned by name as part of the medical team during a difficult visit.
- •Across reviews, the wider reception, nursing and specialist teams are regularly described as welcoming, knowledgeable, patient and compassionate.
Reviews
Google reviews show 4.7 stars from 393 reviews. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with one complaint about being turned away out of hours without a referral.
- •Communication is a recurring strength: owners often describe consultations as reassuring, thorough and easy to understand, especially when discussing scans, surgery and treatment options.
- •Specialist care for serious cases stands out: recent examples include MRI and CT imaging, heart investigations, heart failure care, and spinal surgery for severe disc disease.
- •The wider team is frequently praised: reception staff, nurses and vets are described as friendly, caring and professional, with specific mentions of prompt reports, insurance paperwork and good updates during visits.
- •One negative review raised an out-of-hours access concern: the owner said they were turned away at night because the clinic did not accept walk-ins and their pet was not referred or registered.
