Best Vets in Taunton – Complete Local Guide

Priory Close Veterinary Practice is an independent small-animal clinic (the website says it’s been caring for pets for over 35 years) and is set up for everyday primary-care vet work plus urgent same-day problems. Owners repeatedly mention being offered same-day appointments for unwell pets, and several reviews describe clear, practical treatment given quickly (for example, a dog treated within ~20 minutes of eating a raisin with an injection to induce vomiting, and a cat given three injections and improving within 12 hours). The practice is also RCVS-approved for training small animal nurses (per the website).

St Giles Animal Centre Ltd appears primarily set up for pet boarding (dogs and cats), with additional services including pet adoption and grooming/clipping. Recent reviews repeatedly mention practical “peace of mind” touches during boarding—such as photos and messages with updates on how pets are settling in—and an online booking/registration process that owners describe as straightforward. Owners also describe staff being particularly good with nervous dogs, including dogs that are happy to go in with staff at drop-off and come out “happy and healthy” at collection. The centre is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Medivet Taunton is part of the Medivet group (a corporate chain) and offers routine care alongside in-practice diagnostics such as X‑rays, ultrasound and ECG, plus an in-house laboratory. The clinic states it provides 15‑minute consultations and can arrange out-of-hours cover via Quantock Veterinary Hospital (7.00pm–8.00am and Bank Holidays). Recent reviews repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice (including same-day appointments), and staff taking practical steps to settle anxious or reactive dogs (e.g., calm handling and using treats to allow an exam).

Deane Vets promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often describe appointments where the team explains treatment options clearly and gives cost estimates up front, with multiple owners saying they didn’t feel pushed into buying products or plans. Emergency care is also referenced (one owner says they were seen for a Sunday emergency and were “very pleased with the service”). There is, however, a sharp conflict in feedback: one recent reviewer makes a serious allegation about cats catching “cat flu” in reception with significant loss, while the rest of the latest reviews are strongly positive about care and communication.

Tone Veterinary Centre is a long-established small‑animal practice (established in the early 1900s) offering consultations, surgery and routine care, with on‑site diagnostics including X‑ray, ultrasound and an in‑house lab. It’s accredited as an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners often mention: - Detailed communication during investigations (one owner describes sedation for an X‑ray being explained step‑by‑step and receiving multiple phone updates throughout the day). - Support around end‑of‑life care, including being given a private room set up with soft blankets and having the process explained in detail. - A conflicting experience in older reviews: one owner describes a very poor phone manner; another alleges an injury occurred during a blood draw and disputes how the practice handled responsibility and repeat charges.