Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Taunton

## Summary 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). ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, the practice is described as providing: - **Routine care:** vaccinations and health checks (annual vaccination + health check explicitly mentioned in a review). - **Urgent/same-day illness appointments:** owners describe being offered an appointment the same day for an unwell cat, including a choice of times. - **Emergency and out-of-hours arrangements:** the website states emergency care is provided via **Quantock Veterinary Hospital** **between 7pm and 8am**, and on **Bank Holidays**. - **Medical investigations** (listed on the website). - **Dental work** (listed on the website). - **Dietary/weight advice:** a review describes a discussion about mid-life weight gain with a plan to address it without leaving the dog hungry. - **Treatment for toxin/foreign ingestion:** one review details induced vomiting after a raisin was eaten, followed by an antidote and aftercare advice. - **Parasite prevention support:** one reviewer says they get reminders for flea and worming treatments, which “arrive in the post.” - Species noted on the website: **dogs, cats, and small furries**. ## People - **Ian (vet)** is named in reviews. One owner credits “Ian and his team” with rapid treatment and aftercare advice after raisin ingestion. - Owners describe vets as **listening and discussing options** (e.g., talking through weight management), and multiple reviews mention the team being **empathetic during euthanasia** (“especially empathetic when I had to say goodbye”). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 325 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Fast access when pets are unwell:** multiple owners mention same-day appointments and being seen quickly on arrival. - **Concrete clinical interventions that helped:** examples include an emetic injection and monitored vomiting after raisin ingestion (with aftercare advice), and a cat receiving three injections with reported improvement within 12 hours. - **Owners value the decision-making style:** several reviews say the practice **doesn’t recommend unnecessary treatment** and prioritises animal welfare. - **Cost perceptions:** repeated comments describe charges as “reasonable” or “fair,” including in emergency situations. - **Practice experience:** clean waiting area is mentioned, and one review notes consistently being able to get an appointment.

## Summary Priory Close Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an **independent** practice, caring for pets for **over 35 years**, and treating **dogs, cats, and small furries**. The clinic appears set up for both routine prevention and more involved cases: reviews mention **pain-management acupuncture for severe arthritis**, **discussing surgical options for an older dog**, and making an **orthopaedic referral** to a specialist with **post-operative care** handled back at the practice. The website also states that **out-of-hours emergencies are covered by Quantock Veterinary Hospital** (7pm–8am and on Bank Holidays). ## Services From the website summary and reviews, services and capabilities referenced include: - **Preventative care**, including **vaccinations** - **Routine consultations/services** - **Emergency care**, with **out-of-hours provision via Quantock Veterinary Hospital** (as above) - **Medical investigations** (described on the website) - **Dental work** (described on the website) - **Dietary advice** (described on the website) - **Acupuncture** for chronic pain management (mentioned for an elderly dog with severe arthritis) - **Surgical decision-making and referral support**, including **orthopaedic referral** and **post-operative follow-up care** (described in a review) ## People - **Ian (vet)**: mentioned repeatedly in reviews over long-term pet relationships (e.g., “nearly 18 years”). Owners describe him as someone who **talks through options** (including surgery options for an older dog), **arranges appropriate specialist referral** for orthopaedics, and then **continues post-operative care** at the practice. - **Other vets/nursing team (“the lady vet”, “the girls”)**: described as **kind, thorough, and patient** with dogs and cats, with one owner noting their pets “adore” them. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 46 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Long-term loyalty and continuity of care**: multiple reviewers mention staying with the practice for many years (e.g., 18+ years; 20+ years). - **Clear, options-based decision making**: one owner highlights being given **options for an older dog’s surgery**, plus an **orthopaedic referral** and ongoing **post-op care**. - **Pain management beyond basics**: one owner reports **acupuncture** helped an elderly dog with **severe arthritis**, with “notable difference” seen. - **Handling urgent situations**: reviewers mention the team being **accommodating in an emergency**. - **Cost perceptions vary by owner**: one reviewer explicitly says the practice is “**not overpriced**,” but no specific prices are shared.

## Summary Holistic Vet Vicky appears focused on non‑conventional/holistic support alongside or instead of “traditional vet” routes, with reviews describing homeopathic remedies and guidance for longer-term conditions. Recent feedback specifically mentions **support and treatment guidance for a dog with cancer**, and older reviews describe cases where owners had been advised to pursue **surgery, expensive scanning, or even euthanasia**, but instead tried **homeopathic medication** here. Another repeat-reviewed example describes help for a dog’s **fireworks-related stress and pacing**, with the owner reporting a markedly calmer night. ## Services Services and areas of help mentioned in the latest written reviews available to us include: - **Cancer treatment guidance/support** for a dog following diagnosis. - **Homeopathy**, including: - A case where a dog had been recommended for surgery, with the owner reporting the problem was “sorted out” with homeopathy. - Support for a **cruciate ligament injury** using homeopathy (owner reported good success). - A case described as avoiding an **expensive scan** and potential **leg amputation**, with the owner reporting recovery after homeopathic medication. - **Fireworks anxiety/stress support** (owner reported reduced pacing and stress during fireworks). - Discussion of **digestive issues** and **hip/achey joints**, including advice about day‑to‑day inputs (food and flea treatments were specifically mentioned by the reviewer). ## People - **Vicky**: Mentioned by name in multiple recent reviews for **expertise and guidance on cancer treatment**, with the owner describing feeling supported through their dog’s diagnosis. Also named in reviews about help with a dog’s **fireworks stress**, where the owner reported a calmer response during fireworks after Vicky’s help. - **Geoff**: Named in several older reviews. Owners describe him providing **homeopathic treatment** for issues including a problem previously recommended for surgery, a **cruciate ligament injury**, and longer conversations about a dog’s **digestive system** and **hip discomfort**, including providing a remedy that “changed our walks… for the better.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 16 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners seeking **alternatives after traditional-vet recommendations** (surgery, expensive scans, amputation/euthanasia) describe choosing this clinic as another option. - Multiple reviewers report perceived **improvements after homeopathic remedies**, including mobility/leg issues and general wellbeing. - A specific behavioural example is repeated: **fireworks-related anxiety/stress** improving significantly for one dog. - Not all feedback is detailed: there is at least one **3‑star review without written comments**, so the reason for the lower rating isn’t stated.

## Summary Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic is an equine-focused practice offering a stated 24-hour service. The website lists core horse services including vettings, dentistry, farriery, AI/breeding work, X-rays and blood testing. In reviews, owners repeatedly mention working with vet **Alistair/Alastair** over several years, with specific comments about **gentle handling of a mare** and **support from the office and nursing team**. (Independent vs corporate ownership isn’t stated in the information provided.) ## Services From the clinic website summary: - **Vettings** - **Dentistry** - **Farriery** - **AI and breeding** - **X-rays** - **Blood testing** - **24-hour service** (described as “24 hour service”) From reviews: - **Horse care** is explicitly referenced (e.g., “gentle with my mare”). ## People - **Alastair/Alistair (vet)** — mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe long-term trust (“been with Anvil a number of years… trust and respect… 100%”) and report calm handling (one review highlights being “gentle with my mare”). - **Office and nursing team** — specifically credited in one review for consistently good service alongside the vet. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 18 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Repeat clients describe using the clinic over **multiple years**, citing consistent experiences with the vet and team. - Several reviewers focus on **practical helpfulness** (“nothing too much trouble”) rather than specific procedures. - Handling/approach is mentioned directly in relation to a horse: **“gentle with my mare.”**