Priory Close Veterinary Practice – Vets in Taunton
Clinic Overview
Priory Close Veterinary Practice is an independent small-animal clinic in Taunton that says it has been caring for pets for over 35 years. It offers everyday veterinary care as well as urgent same-day appointments for unwell pets, with recent feedback continuing to highlight a friendly, personal atmosphere and prompt treatment. The practice is also RCVS-approved for training small animal nurses, and out-of-hours emergency care is handled by Quantock Veterinary Hospital.
Services
- •Routine care for dogs, cats and small furries: general check-ups, vaccinations, and day-to-day primary care remain core services.
- •Urgent and same-day help for sick pets: owners describe prompt attention for pets needing quick treatment, including emergency help during the Christmas period and rapid care after a dog ate a raisin.
- •Medical treatment and investigations: the practice website lists medical investigations, and reviews give examples of practical treatment for acute problems, including injections, follow-up medication, and clear aftercare advice.
- •Preventive care and ongoing support: flea and worming reminders are mentioned alongside routine health checks and annual vaccinations.
- •Dental care, weight and lifestyle advice: dental work is listed on the website, and reviews mention clear, usable advice for managing a dog’s weight without leaving her hungry.
- •Out-of-hours emergency arrangements: emergency care is provided by Quantock Veterinary Hospital between 7pm and 8am, and on Bank Holidays.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Ian is the only named vet in recent feedback and is repeatedly praised for being great with dogs, giving effective treatment, and offering clear advice. Reviews also speak very positively about the wider team, especially reception staff, describing them as friendly, welcoming, and attentive, with some clients noting they are greeted by name and made to feel genuinely looked after.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 365 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the practice as caring, friendly, and welcoming from reception through to the vets.
- •A strong theme is the personal touch: clients mention being greeted by name, feeling remembered, and valuing the warm, independent feel of the practice.
- •Reviews continue to highlight prompt, reassuring care, including emergency help for a poorly dog over Christmas and fast treatment after toxin ingestion.
- •Owners also praise the vets’ honest, straightforward approach, and some mention charges as reasonable and good value.

