Best Vets in Exeter – Complete Local Guide

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.

Beaumont Veterinary Centre provides routine and surgical care for a range of pets (dogs, cats and small animals including guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets and hamsters). The clinic website lists procedures including keyhole surgery, soft-tissue and orthopaedic surgery, ultrasound, dental examinations, neutering and nurse clinics; emergency care is mentioned but without specifics. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe calm handling and clear explanations during appointments, with several concrete examples: same-day help for a limping dog with medication, dental surgery followed by strong post-operative support, and abscess treatment for a guinea pig. Reviews also include a serious complaint about inconsistent clinical advice between vets and unexpectedly higher charges (including blood tests), plus concerns about sedation dosage and delays transferring records.

Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet group. It’s set up for both routine and urgent problems, with owners describing same-day emergency appointments (one cat seen ~45 minutes after calling) and surgical care for cats. The practice is also described as good at explaining clinical decisions—reviews mention vets and nurses talking through risks, expectations and aftercare, and creating a clear plan after diagnostics (including blood tests with quick turnaround). A few reviews raise cost-transparency issues (one owner says a treatment cost more than outlined the week before and wanted an itemised receipt), alongside many reports of efficient care.

CityVets (Exeter) Ltd is part of the City Vets group, which the website describes as operating across four surgeries. The website also states the practice is RCVS-accredited, with cat-friendly and rabbit-welfare standards listed for specific surgeries (including a Gold Standard RWAF practice at Heavitree). From the latest reviews, this clinic appears set up for both routine pet care and more complex cases: owners mention same-day appointments for problems, pets undergoing general anaesthetic (GA) procedures, and at least one case being referred specifically for rabbit/exotics expertise. Review experiences are mixed: many describe clear explanations and compassionate support (including during euthanasia for elderly pets), while one detailed account alleges repeated missed diagnosis and gaps in pain relief around a severe eye/abscess issue.

St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a mixed practice (small animals, farm animals and equines) with on-site surgical facilities, hospitalisation, and a vet-led rehabilitation service offering treatments such as acupuncture and hydrotherapy. The clinic’s website mentions a dedicated farm animal team of 8 vets and invites owners to tour its “state of the art” surgery. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe: - Help with both urgent and ongoing cases (including a late-night Saturday emergency visit and an emergency spay). - Rehabilitation/comfort care being used alongside medical treatment (laser treatment for arthritis is mentioned). - End-of-life care handled in a planned, calm way (including arranging for a pet to stay at home with the family, and euthanasia described as dignified and peaceful). No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the provided website summary or reviews.