Dog & Cat Vets in Exeter

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...

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.

- 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:...

- 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.

- Helpful reception and phone support: reviewers say calls are answered promptly and the front-desk team is calm, kind and helpful. - Kind veterinary care: several reviews highlight friendly, understanding vets who are good with dogs and...

- Helpful reception and phone support: reviewers say calls are answered promptly and the front-desk team is calm, kind and helpful. - Kind veterinary care: several reviews highlight friendly, understanding vets who are good with dogs and supportive during routine visits as well as more involved care. - Support for older pets: multiple reviewers mention senior care, ongoing medication and helpful advice for elderly dogs.

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 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...

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...

- 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,...

- 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...

- 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,...

- 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....

- 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.

Milestone Veterinary Centre presents itself as an independent small-animal practice in Exeter, with in-house surgery, an in-house medical and diagnostic laboratory, and 24-hour emergency cover for registered clients. The practice says it...

Milestone Veterinary Centre presents itself as an independent small-animal practice in Exeter, with in-house surgery, an in-house medical and diagnostic laboratory, and 24-hour emergency cover for registered clients. The practice says it keeps out-of-hours care in-house rather than outsourcing it. Recent feedback often highlights a small-practice feel, clear explanations from vets, and attentive follow-up after urgent visits.

Rainbow Bridge Vets is focused on home pet euthanasia in Exeter, Devon. Its website centres on planned at-home end-of-life appointments, with online availability checking and booking for this service. The emphasis is on providing a quiet,...

Rainbow Bridge Vets is focused on home pet euthanasia in Exeter, Devon. Its website centres on planned at-home end-of-life appointments, with online availability checking and booking for this service. The emphasis is on providing a quiet, at-home farewell rather than general veterinary care.