Ark Vets - Pinhoe

Ark Vets - Pinhoe is described in reviews as an independent veterinary practice (one reviewer explicitly contrasts them with “large chain vets”). The clinic appears set up for general companion-animal care with capacity to handle same-day urgent illness and procedures such as dentistry, based on recent owner accounts.

Concrete examples from the latest reviews include

• •Same-day urgent appointments for a vomiting/sick puppy, including being seen immediately when the owner called back to say they were on their way.
• •Dental work mentioned (a scale and removal of a canine tooth) alongside anti-inflammatory liquid medication, with the cat returning to normal activity afterwards.
• •Wildlife/injured animal care over several weeks, with ongoing nursing until it could be returned to its natural environment.
• •Multiple owners mention vets being thorough and explaining options, including discussing treatment choices before proceeding.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned by owners include

• •General consultations for sick pets, including gastrointestinal illness (a “very poorly pup with sickness”).
• •Urgent/same-day assessment when owners are concerned (being booked in the same morning, then seen straight away).
• •Dentistry: teeth scaling and tooth extraction/removal (canine tooth removal mentioned).
• •Pain/inflammation management: anti-inflammatory liquid medicine prescribed (as described by one cat owner).
• •Care for injured animals over an extended period, including rehabilitation until safe release (as described in one review).
• •Owners also mention the practice seeing a range of pets including cats, dogs, and small mammals (guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters are listed by one reviewer).

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •David (vet): repeatedly described as the main vet some owners see; examples include spending time with owners during urgent visits, discussing treatment options (including dentistry), and being credited by one owner with helping very sick cats/kittens recover.
• •Matt (vet): described as “very thorough, helpful and informative.”
• •Becky/Becci (nurse): described as friendly, kind and approachable.
• •Kate: mentioned alongside David, Matt and Becci as “super helpful” by one cat owner.

Across reviews, what owners repeatedly highlight is thorough explanations, time spent in appointments, and talking through options before treatment (e.g., agreeing a dental plan and medication).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 112 reviews. “”

• •Access in urgent situations: same-day booking for a sick puppy and being seen immediately when the owner felt it couldn’t wait.
• •Thorough, informative consults: multiple owners say vets were “very thorough” and explained what was going on and what to do next.
• •Treatment decisions discussed: owners describe vets talking through options and agreeing a plan (example: dental scaling + canine removal + anti-inflammatory medication).
• •Longer-term commitment to care: one review describes weeks of nursing an injured animal back to health for eventual release.
• •Independence vs chains: one owner explicitly says they don’t feel the practice is “out for your money,” contrasting it with large chain vets.