Specialist Vets in Exeter

- 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.