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 reviews highlight specialist-led investigations including scans, MRI and heart work-ups, with owners often mentioning long, option-focused consultations and clear communication throughout treatment. Feedback is largely very positive once pets are under the team’s care, although one reviewer reported being turned away at night without a referral or registration.
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 reviews highlight specialist-led investigations including scans, MRI and heart work-ups, with owners often mentioning long, option-focused consultations and clear communication throughout treatment. Feedback is largely very positive once pets are under the team’s care, although one reviewer reported being turned away at night without a referral or registration.
Services
- •Referral specialist care for cases sent on by a primary vet; reviews continue to indicate that this is not a walk-in first-opinion practice.
- •Emergency and inpatient care is stated on the clinic’s website as available 24/7 for sick and injured patients.
- •Advanced diagnostics and specialist investigations, with recent examples including scans, MRI, and work-ups for neurological problems, IVDD, heart murmurs, and heart failure.
- •Cardiology cases feature prominently in recent feedback, including a young cat in heart failure and a dog seen by Jo Harris and her heart team.
- •Neurology and complex case management are reflected in owner accounts of sudden loss of back-leg function, detailed discussion of treatment choices, prognosis, and discharge once fit to go home.
- •Follow-up and case administration mentioned in reviews includes prompt written reports, insurance claim processing, and support with arranging physiotherapy after diagnosis.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility (structured clinic data).
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Jo Harris: thanked by name in a recent review for leading heart-related care.
- •Sabrina (vet): previously praised for a clear neurological assessment, discussing MRI versus conservative management, and explaining prognosis and next steps.
- •Fran: thanked by name in a recent emergency referral review.
- •Kate and the front desk team: credited with 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, patient, knowledgeable and compassionate.
Reviews
Google reviews show 4.7 stars from 368 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with one notable complaint about out-of-hours access.
- •Communication is a consistent strength: owners often mention clear explanations, medical terms being broken down well, and enough time to talk through options without feeling rushed.
- •Specialist care for complex cases stands out: recent examples include heart failure, heart murmurs, scans after referral, MRI for a neurological problem, and recovery support after serious illness.
- •The wider team is frequently praised: reception staff are described as caring and efficient, with specific thanks for referral instructions, prompt reports, and insurance paperwork.
- •One negative review raises an access issue at night: the owner said they were turned away because the clinic did not accept walk-ins and their pet was not registered or referred.
