Best Vets in Exeter

- Recent reviews are mostly very positive, with owners describing a kind, caring and professional team that looks after pets well. - Several reviewers say their pets are happy to attend, and praise the staff for making nervous animals feel...

- Recent reviews are mostly very positive, with owners describing a kind, caring and professional team that looks after pets well. - Several reviewers say their pets are happy to attend, and praise the staff for making nervous animals feel at ease and giving them plenty of attention. - Support during difficult moments is a recurring strength, with owners highlighting compassionate care, clear communication and thoughtful aftercare when pets were very unwell or at the end of life.

CityVets (Exeter) Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Exeter and part of the Linnaeus group. It operates across four surgeries, with Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation at Alphington and St Thomas, and Rabbit Welfare...

CityVets (Exeter) Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Exeter and part of the Linnaeus group. It operates across four surgeries, with Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation at Alphington and St Thomas, and Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund standards at St Thomas (Silver) and Heavitree (Gold). The practice focuses on tailoring treatment to the individual pet and owner, with clear communication and shared decision-making.

- Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, approachable, polite, and knowledgeable. - Appointments are praised for running on time, with vets explaining things clearly and not making owners feel rushed. - Several reviews highlight...

- Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, approachable, polite, and knowledgeable. - Appointments are praised for running on time, with vets explaining things clearly and not making owners feel rushed. - Several reviews highlight kind, reassuring handling of dogs and cats, including a nervous dog becoming much more relaxed over repeat nurse visits.

- Recent feedback is mostly positive about the team being kind, calming and knowledgeable, with owners highlighting clear explanations and gentle handling, especially for cats and nervous dogs. - Responsiveness and support are regular...

- Recent feedback is mostly positive about the team being kind, calming and knowledgeable, with owners highlighting clear explanations and gentle handling, especially for cats and nervous dogs. - Responsiveness and support are regular positives: some owners mention same-day appointments, quick resolution of problems, and helpful advice even when the exotics vet was not available immediately. - Reviews also continue to praise the clinic’s compassion during stressful or sad visits, including support with ongoing illness and end-of-life care.

- The clinic states a £130 emergency consultation fee between 7pm and 9am. - Review comments on cost are limited and mixed. Most recent feedback focuses on care quality rather than price, but there are isolated complaints about cost...

- The clinic states a £130 emergency consultation fee between 7pm and 9am. - Review comments on cost are limited and mixed. Most recent feedback focuses on care quality rather than price, but there are isolated complaints about cost transparency and being asked to book a further consultation for a brief follow-up check.

Exeter Veterinary Surgery is a general veterinary practice in Exeter and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Its ownership isn’t stated. Recent feedback continues to describe a smaller-practice feel, with continuity...

Exeter Veterinary Surgery is a general veterinary practice in Exeter and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Its ownership isn’t stated. Recent feedback continues to describe a smaller-practice feel, with continuity from the same vet, nurses and admin team, clear explanations, calm handling of pets, and compassionate support in both urgent situations and end-of-life care.

Ark Vets - Pinhoe is a companion-animal practice in Exeter that owners often describe as independent. Its care appears to cover general consultations, same-day urgent illness, dentistry, and treatment for cats, dogs, and smaller pets....

Ark Vets - Pinhoe is a companion-animal practice in Exeter that owners often describe as independent. Its care appears to cover general consultations, same-day urgent illness, dentistry, and treatment for cats, dogs, and smaller pets. Recent feedback repeatedly highlights clear explanations, calm decision-making, and a caring approach during serious illness and end-of-life support.

- Recent written reviews frequently describe the team as friendly, calm and professional, with clear explanations and gentle handling of nervous pets. - Owners give positive examples of care around surgery, thorough investigations, and...

- Recent written reviews frequently describe the team as friendly, calm and professional, with clear explanations and gentle handling of nervous pets. - Owners give positive examples of care around surgery, thorough investigations, and thoughtful nurse support, including a detailed check-up for a stressed cat and ongoing help for an elderly cat. - The clinic environment and front-desk team are mentioned positively, with reviewers describing the practice as clean, organised, welcoming and helpful.

- Compassion in urgent situations stands out: owners describe thoughtful help during a late-night emergency and an out-of-hours 3am seizure case, with staff staying calm, clear and kind. - Longer-term support is a recurring theme: reviews...

- Compassion in urgent situations stands out: owners describe thoughtful help during a late-night emergency and an out-of-hours 3am seizure case, with staff staying calm, clear and kind. - Longer-term support is a recurring theme: reviews mention regular check-ups, physio for an elderly dog, cancer support, arthritis laser treatment and help arranging ongoing medication. - Staff manner is praised consistently: owners repeatedly mention friendly reception staff, attentive vets and teams that take time to explain things clearly.