Dog & Cat Vets in Yeovil

## Summary Delaware Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice offering first-opinion care, with a stated focus on small animals (and farm animals also mentioned on the clinic website). It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention a calm, clean clinic environment, thorough explanations and advice (including for new rescue dogs), and supportive handling of difficult moments such as saying goodbye to a pet. The clinic website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. ## Services - First-opinion veterinary services for **small animals** (per clinic website summary). - **Farm animal** care is also mentioned (per clinic website summary). - **Vaccinations/boosters** are specifically referenced in reviews (shots for a newly adopted rescue dog; annual booster visit). - **Wellness/health checks** are referenced (owners mention “wellness done” and routine examinations). - **Spinal/back problem treatment** is mentioned in one longer-term review (“saved my dog’s spine” with a treatment plan the owner followed). - **End-of-life support** is referenced (owner describes being given time to say goodbye to their dog). - **Pet Health Club® Plus plan**: the website text states consultations are included as part of this plan. ## People - **Vets**: described as knowledgeable and professional; multiple reviews highlight vets explaining things clearly and helping owners manage ongoing problems (e.g., guidance for a “poorly dog,” and a structured treatment plan for a spinal issue). - **Nursing team**: mentioned as friendly and reassuring. - **Reception/counter staff**: noted for being polite and welcoming during visits. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 336 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners describe a **calm, friendly approach** that helps dogs feel at ease; one owner notes their dog “runs from the car to the entrance,” possibly for treats and positive interactions. - **Cleanliness and clinic environment** are singled out (“beautifully clean clinic”). - **Practical advice and communication**: owners mention receiving “loads of advice,” and feeling informed during exams and routine care like boosters. - **Support during tough situations**: one review describes compassionate handling when a pet died, including being given time to say goodbye. - **Long-term continuity**: several reviewers mention using the practice for many years and for multiple dogs.

## Summary Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons is a **proudly independent** small-animal practice (cats, dogs, and small mammals) and is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. From the clinic’s own information, it offers **unlimited consultations** (via its plans), routine preventive care (vaccinations and tailored parasite control), and has stated strengths in **orthopaedics** and **cardiology**. Recent reviews describe a mix of experiences: several long-term clients mention **unrushed explanations** and complex care (including **TPLO surgery** and managing conditions like cancer and an autoimmune illness), while a small number of recent reviewers report serious concerns such as a cat being told results were “perfect” and later deteriorating rapidly, and a separate complaint about a lack of empathy around at-home euthanasia and ashes collection. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, the practice is described as offering: - **Unlimited consultations** (via practice plans) - **Vaccinations** - **Tailored worm, flea and tick protection** - **Orthopaedics**, including **TPLO surgery** (mentioned in reviews) - **Cardiology** (listed on the website) - **Dental care**: a review describes a case initially thought to be jaw dislocation that the vet identified as a **dental problem** - **Diagnostic testing**: blood tests are referenced in reviews - **End-of-life care**, including **at-home euthanasia** (described by a reviewer) - Care for medical conditions including **cancer** and an **autoimmune condition** (as described by pet owners in reviews) ## People - **Olly Davidson** (role not stated): specifically thanked by an owner for investing time and support during a dog’s **TPLO surgery**. - **Peter**, **Kate**, and **Rachel** (roles not stated): described by an owner as taking time to explain cases in depth and not making them feel rushed. - **Practice owner** (name not given): one reviewer says they gave feedback directly to the owner after an end-of-life experience and were assured changes would be made. - **Reception team**: frequently mentioned positively (friendly/helpful), but one reviewer describes being handed ashes “with no words,” which they found upsetting. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 401 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Clear explanations and time in consultations:** multiple owners describe appointments as “unrushed,” with in-depth explanations. - **Complex and surgical care mentioned:** TPLO surgery is specifically referenced, as well as treatment journeys involving cancer and an autoimmune condition. - **Diagnostic impressions vary:** one recent reviewer reports a serious concern about their cat being reassured (“probably stress” and “perfect” bloods) before deteriorating and receiving very different results at another vet. - **End-of-life care experiences conflict:** one reviewer felt supported and understood when saying goodbye, while another describes a “below par” at-home euthanasia experience and poor handling when collecting ashes.

## Summary Wellpets is a small-animal veterinary practice offering **diagnostic services**, **nurse clinics**, and an **out-of-hours service** (as stated on its website). Reviews most often describe **clear communication and friendly handling** during appointments—ranging from routine care (including support for a **senior cat’s ongoing needs**) to more emotionally difficult visits such as **end-of-life care**, where one owner describes being taken to a **separate room** and having the procedure **explained step-by-step**. One recent negative review reports a **large last-minute price increase** after an appointment was rearranged due to vet availability, so experiences around pricing and admin appear mixed. ## Services From the website and the reviews available: - **Diagnostic services** (website) - **Nurse clinics** (website) - **Out-of-hours service** (website; no further details provided) - **Care for older pets** (review mentions a senior cat’s age-related care and being kept well informed) - **End-of-life care / euthanasia** (detailed account of a dog being examined and the procedure explained in a separate room) - **Cancer discussion/management** (one owner describes their dog being diagnosed with cancer and worsening over subsequent weeks) ## Pricing - One owner reports being **quoted £750 for an appointment for two dogs**, then being told **the price would increase by £200** when confirming the day before; they also report being told the clinic could only **“price protect for 1 month.”** - The website states that **consultations are included** as part of a **Pet Health Club® Plus** plan (no plan price or full inclusions were provided in the available information). ## People - **Ian (vet)** — mentioned positively for being “very nice” during an appointment; the receptionist is also singled out as positive in the same review. - **Evelina** — praised in a detailed account of euthanasia support: meeting the owners on arrival, using a separate room, examining the dog, talking them through the process, and reassuring them about the decision. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 144 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple reviews mention **friendly staff** and a **professional vet**. - Owners describe being **kept informed** and having **questions answered**, including for **senior pet care**. - One detailed review describes **compassionate end-of-life care**, including a private room and careful explanation of the euthanasia process. - A conflicting experience reports **appointment disruption due to vet availability** and a **late price increase**, alongside dissatisfaction with phone communication.

## Summary Kingston Veterinary Group is a long-established mixed practice (founded in 1886) that treats domestic pets as well as livestock and horses. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and its website references Pet Health Club “Essential” and “Plus” plans (including a yearly wellness check mentioned by a plan member in reviews). Recent feedback is mixed: some owners describe smooth, “excellent service” from first call through the appointment, while others report inconsistent experiences between different vets, concerns about empathy/communication, and a serious complaint about dental extractions reportedly going far beyond what was discussed. ## Services - Mixed practice care for: - Domestic pets - Livestock - Horses - Pet Health Club plans are referenced on the website (details beyond plan names aren’t provided in the inputs). - Dental work is specifically mentioned in reviews, including tooth extractions. - General consultations/wellness checks are referenced in reviews (including an annual wellness check for those on a “premium plan”). - The website indicates there is information on what to do in an emergency when the practice is closed, but no specific emergency/out-of-hours arrangement is provided in the inputs. - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in structured clinic data). ## People - **Modestas / Modestas Tverskis (vet)**: One long-term client review (2 years ago) credits him with many years of care and medication/procedure knowledge for their cats, including support around euthanasia. A separate recent 1-star review makes an allegation involving euthanasia and failure to check a microchip while he was working as a locum; this is presented as an ongoing/escalating complaint. - **Vets (team, unnamed)**: Multiple reviews describe variability—some vets are described as patient and understanding, while others are described as rude or dismissive. One owner reports seeing a different vet at each of three appointments. - **Reception team (unnamed)**: Reviews conflict—some describe receptionists as kind and pleasant, while others describe them as rude and lacking empathy. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 218 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Service quality varies by staff member**, with repeated comments about some vets being patient/understanding and others being rude or lacking empathy. - **Communication and consent concerns**: one owner reports being told their dog needed 2 teeth removed but later being told 21 teeth were taken out “without consulting” them; they also report subsequent health problems and say they did not get responses after emailing. - **Owners describing rushed or limited checks**: one review describes a checkup that included weighing and checking teeth but “nothing else.” - **Cost discussions handled poorly (in one account)**: a client describes being given “extortionate costs” with an “inflation” remark during a short-notice appointment for rear leg problems. - **Positive experiences still appear**: a recent review describes “excellent service” from the first phone call through leaving the appointment, and an older review describes strong veterinary and nursing care over many years.

## Summary Veterinary Task Force Ltd (VTF) is an independent veterinary services company founded in 2021, set up primarily for the operational working dog community rather than general pet consultations. Based on its website, it focuses on veterinary assurance, professional training, and consultancy work, including “fit for duty” style assessments. It also supplies bespoke first-aid kits, suggesting a practical, field-oriented offering. The company states it is certified by The CPD Certification Service, and describes “Exped Vet” as part of VTF, aimed at supporting veterinary, medical, and canine professionals working in expeditionary, charity, humanitarian, and disaster-relief settings. ## Services - Veterinary assurance services for working dog operations - Training courses (CPD-certified, per the site’s stated certification) - Consultancy - Fit for duty assessments - Bespoke first-aid kits - Support/training aimed at expeditionary, humanitarian, and disaster-relief contexts (via “Exped Vet,” described as part of VTF)