Exeter has 14 specialist vets. Compare clinics by reviews, opening hours, and published prices.
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About Specialist Vets in Exeter
Specialist services enhance the local veterinary landscape by addressing complex care needs.
Clinics involved in veterinary nurse training, such as Medivet Exeter Cranbrook, play a significant role in the local veterinary landscape by fostering future professionals and offering specialized services. These clinics are better equipped to handle complex cases and provide a higher level of continuity and expertise in treatment. In contrast, clinics without such training focus primarily on routine care, which is equally important for maintaining pet health through regular check-ups and vaccinations.
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- •Recent reviews are mostly very positive, describing a professional, kind team and high standards of care. - Communication is a consistent strength: owners mention clear explanations, help with treatment options, and thoughtful support during difficult cases and aftercare. - Several reviews highlight how well the team handles nervous pets, with named vets helping an anxious dachshund relax and build trust.
- •Reviews are consistently very positive about the team’s kindness, compassion, and emotional support, especially during euthanasia and other difficult appointments. - Owners regularly mention clear communication, including taking extra time to make sure instructions and aftercare are fully understood. - The practice is praised for being friendly and welcoming, with positive mentions of reception staff, efficient vets, easy access and parking, and a pleasant waiting room.
Our Score (66/100)
- •The clinic states a £130 emergency consultation fee between 7pm and 9am. - Review feedback on pricing is mixed but limited: one owner said a recent treatment cost more than previously outlined and would have liked an itemised receipt, while most recent reviews focus on care quality rather than cost.
- •Owners mention being seen quickly or on time, without feeling rushed during the appointment. - Vets are repeatedly praised for explaining things clearly and talking through options in an informative, caring way. - Several reviews highlight kind, empathetic handling of cats and dogs, including nervous pets and cats with ongoing health issues.
CityVets (Exeter) Ltd is an RCVS-accredited 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, plus Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund standards at St Thomas (Silver) and Heavitree (Gold). The practice’s approach centres on tailoring treatment to the individual animal and owner, with an emphasis on clear communication and shared decision-making.
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- •Many recent reviewers describe the team as kind, caring and reassuring, with particular praise for taking time to settle pets before treatment and explaining what is happening clearly. - Access and responsiveness are recurring positives: one owner says their dog is always seen the same day when needed, and others say problems are dealt with quickly. - Owners also highlight support in difficult situations, especially around euthanasia and ongoing illness, and one receptionist, Vicky, is singled out for being especially helpful.
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 reviews particularly highlight quick access for unwell animals, clear explanations, and a caring approach during both treatment and end-of-life support.
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 highlights a smaller-practice feel, with continuity from the same vet, nurses and admin team, clear explanations, calm handling of pets, and support in both urgent situations and end-of-life care.
- •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, calm and professional, with particular praise for gentle handling, clear explanations and a welcoming clinic environment. - Positive care examples include same-day help for a limping dog, thorough investigation of a dog's eye infection, dental surgery with strong aftercare, and supportive long-term nursing care for an elderly cat. - Reception is mentioned warmly in several reviews, including one owner who says staff were especially helpful during a panic attack and another who praised the front-desk team for being friendly and helpful.
- •Urgent care is a clear strength: one owner describes a late-night Saturday emergency visit where staff were helpful, reassuring and easy to understand. - Owners mention strong support through longer cases: examples include cancer care, treatment for an infected claw bone, and practical help with ongoing medication. - Care spans different species and needs: reviews mention dogs, ponies, arthritis laser treatment, emergency surgery and thoughtful handling of reactive dogs.
- •Reviews repeatedly highlight the reassurance of 24/7 availability and strong out-of-hours support. - Emergency and urgent cases are a clear theme, including help for a dog with vomiting and diarrhoea and short-notice attendance for a dog at the end of its life. - Compassionate end-of-life care stands out, with reviewers describing calm handling, kindness to both pets and owners, and thoughtful follow-up such as a sympathy card.
- •Recent reviews are very positive about orthopaedic surgery outcomes, including TPLO cases and one long-term account describing a dog still doing well nearly five years after treatment. - Owners often mention clear communication, including explanations with diagrams and X-rays, practical discussions about the plan, and updates on what to expect. - Several reviews highlight the team’s kind, calm manner, especially with nervous or challenging dogs, and friendly support from both vets and nurses.
- •Reviewers consistently describe the service as friendly, and say their pets were well looked after. - Convenience is a recurring theme, with mentions of 7-day opening, everyday medication collection, and a good mix of appointment times. - Location and access are viewed positively, with reviewers noting it is easy to get to and has parking.
- •Owners often praise the team’s customer service and communication, with comments about feeling valued as a client and finding the vets and staff knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable. - End-of-life support is a recurring strength in the reviews, with owners describing kind, professional visits and saying they were given time and space during the process. - Some reviews also praise the team’s clinical care alongside manner, including comments that a horse was kept comfortable during a final visit.