Plymouth has 11 specialist vets. Compare clinics by reviews, opening hours, and published prices.
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About Specialist Vets in Plymouth
Veterinary nurse training signifies a commitment to quality care.
Six clinics in Plymouth are involved in veterinary nurse training, highlighting their role in fostering skilled professionals. This involvement indicates these clinics' dedication to maintaining high standards of care and continuity of treatment. For pet owners, choosing a clinic that participates in training programs may offer added assurance of expertise and comprehensive care, particularly in more complex cases.
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- •Recent feedback consistently describes the practice as friendly, peaceful and welcoming, with a relaxed setting that seems to help anxious or easily overstimulated pets. - Owners praise the team for being responsive and accommodating, including last-minute appointments, quick replies, and supportive care when pets become ill unexpectedly. - Clinical experiences mentioned in reviews include dental extractions, BOAS assessment, rhinoplasty surgery, follow-up check-ups, and ongoing support through a pet plan for chronic illness management.
- •Recent positive feedback highlights caring treatment, especially around routine procedures and recovery support; one owner said a dog’s spay was quick and simple with helpful aftercare, and another said their cat was well looked after for an operation. - End-of-life support is also mentioned warmly, with one reviewer thanking the team for their help when a pet was put to sleep. - The main negative themes are around administration and cost handling, including a complaint about prescription charges and a month-long delay caused by confusion between admin and clinical teams.
Roborough Vet is a small, family-run independent practice in Plymouth. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with owners describing vaccinations and health checks alongside emergency appointments for sudden issues. Recent feedback also highlights sensitive end-of-life care, careful handling of nervous pets, and hands-on management of serious cases such as major eye trauma.
Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets in Plymouth and is an RCVS-accredited practice. It accepts referrals and appears equipped for both routine care and more advanced work, with facilities including an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound, an operating theatre, a hospital ward, an isolation unit, and cat-only waiting and consultation areas. The clinic also states that out-of-hours care is provided by Plymouth Veterinary Group at a different location.
It's the VETS is an independent veterinary clinic in Plymouth with on-site facilities for both routine care and more involved treatment, including a designated surgical theatre for emergency surgery, in-house lab testing, ultrasound and X-ray. The practice also mentions separate cat and dog consulting rooms, and reviewers highlight separate waiting and checkout areas plus cat-friendly touches such as a lower counter for carriers and towels with calming spray. Recent feedback is largely positive for quick access, friendly handling and clear explanations, though a small number of recent reviews report upsetting experiences around communication and euthanasia.
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- •The strongest theme is the value of being able to say goodbye at home, especially for pets that were anxious about travelling to a vet practice. - Reviewers often mention gentle explanations and an unhurried approach, with vets waiting until pets were settled and giving families time to hold or comfort them. - Same-day home visits are still mentioned in recent feedback, particularly when owners were facing a sudden decline.
Plymouth Veterinary Hospital in Plymouth is part of Plymouth Veterinary Group and is owned by IVC Evidensia. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The practice appears to handle both routine appointments and more sensitive cases, with recent feedback highlighting compassionate end-of-life support, puppy training classes led by Jo, and care for pets ranging from dogs and cats to rats and African grey parrots.
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- •Many positive comments focus on out-of-hours care, especially when pets were seriously unwell or owners were facing end-of-life decisions. Reviewers describe staff as kind, compassionate and supportive at difficult times. - Communication and reassurance are regular positives, with owners saying options were explained clearly and that staff helped them feel calmer during emergencies.
Elm Veterinary Group in Plymouth is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers convenience features including online registration, repeat prescription ordering, Click & Collect food orders, a Video Vet option, and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Recent feedback highlights friendly, caring support in both routine and urgent situations, including a same-day specialist referral after a dog collapsed, as well as compassionate end-of-life care.
- •Compassion and care are a clear positive theme: several reviewers describe staff as kind, thoughtful and professional, especially during difficult situations such as a pet being brought in after a road accident or being put to sleep. - Communication is often praised: reviewers mention staff answering questions, explaining what is involved, and calling back after a found dog was scanned and reunited with its owner. - The separate cat waiting area stands out as a practical benefit: one owner said it made visits easier for a nervous cat.
- •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners frequently describing the team as friendly, warm, polite, professional, and thorough. - Vaccination visits come up often, including first and second puppy vaccines, and one reviewer also mentions microchipping during the same visit. - Several customers highlight practical details such as quick service, online booking, and a 24-hour reminder before the appointment.