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It's the VETS

#10 Vet in Plymouth, Devon

4.7
Independent Clinic

It's the VETS – Vets in Plymouth

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

It’s the VETS describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with on‑site facilities geared to both routine care and more involved work, including a designated surgical theatre for emergency surgery, in‑house lab testing, and ultrasound/X‑ray. The practice also mentions separate cat and dog consulting rooms, and reviewers describe separate cat/dog waiting and checkout areas, plus practical touches like a lower counter for cat carriers and towels with calming spray for covering baskets.

From the latest reviews, owners often mention the team fitting in urgent cases quickly (including seeing an unregistered cat within an hour and squeezing in an “almost emergency” visit). However, there are also two recent 1‑star accounts describing a distressing euthanasia experience, including concerns about rushed communication, interruptions, and payment being requested during a goodbye.

Services

Based on the website summary and review examples, the clinic is described as offering

  • Routine health checks and vaccinations
  • Surgery, including emergency surgery in a designated on‑site theatre
  • Diagnostic testing and imaging, with in‑house lab, X‑ray, and ultrasound
  • Dentistry, with a designated dental treatment room
  • Nurse clinics
  • End-of-life care (euthanasia) is discussed in reviews (experiences reported vary)

Facilities/pet handling arrangements mentioned

  • Dedicated cat and dog consulting rooms (website)
  • Reviewers mention separate cat/dog waiting and checkout areas, and calming spray/towels for cat baskets

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

  • Larissa (role not stated): repeatedly credited in reviews, including one owner saying Larissa and the team supported their pet through illness and were there when it was time to “end his pain,” and another review describing clear explanations and kindness around a planned goodbye.
  • Terri, Jess, and Larissa (roles not stated): thanked by name for rapid triage and treatment that an owner felt “saved my dog’s life.”
  • Sam (locum vet): described by a reviewer as compassionate, taking time to explain and show findings after a difficult experience.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 166 reviews. “”

  • Fast help for urgent problems: owners report being seen quickly even when not registered, and being squeezed in when there were few appointments.
  • Cat-friendly setup and small practical details: separate cat/dog areas, a low counter for carriers, and towels with calming spray were specifically appreciated.
  • Clear billing communication: one reviewer mentioned receiving an emailed breakdown shortly after the visit that was easy to understand (and described the bill as reasonable, without quoting prices).
  • Conflicting experiences around euthanasia and communication: two 1‑star reviews describe feeling rushed, interrupted, and handled insensitively during an unexpected euthanasia, including payment being requested while saying goodbye and dissatisfaction with how scan evidence was presented; other reviews describe the team being kind and clear when explaining that euthanasia was the kindest option.

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