Priory Close Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Taunton
Clinic Overview
- Reviews are strongly positive about the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with several owners saying the team goes above and beyond and handles pets with patience, sensitivity, and care. - Trust and continuity stand out: multiple reviewers mention being with the practice for many years, including 18 years and 20+ years, and say they feel confident in the care their pets receive. - Recent feedback gives concrete examples of support with emergencies, repeat medication, acupuncture for arthritis, and help with orthopaedic referral and post-operative care.
Priory Close Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice in Taunton that says it has cared for pets for over 35 years, treating dogs, cats, and small furries. It offers routine preventive care as well as support for more complex cases, with reviews highlighting acupuncture for severe arthritis, discussion of surgical options, and orthopaedic referral with follow-up care back at the practice. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Quantock Veterinary Hospital from 7pm to 8am and on Bank Holidays.
Services
- •Preventive and routine care, including vaccinations, consultations, and general day-to-day veterinary treatment for dogs, cats, and small furries.
- •Medical and diagnostic care, including medical investigations, plus dietary advice and dental work.
- •Medication support, with one recent reviewer noting that repeat medication is quickly available at the surgery.
- •Pain management and longer-term support, including acupuncture for chronic pain; one owner says it made a noticeable difference for an elderly dog with severe arthritis.
- •Surgical planning and referral support, including talking through options, arranging orthopaedic referral to a specialist, and providing post-operative follow-up care afterwards.
- •Urgent and end-of-life care, with reviewers mentioning the team being helpful in an emergency and describing care around euthanasia as sensitive and patient.
- •Out-of-hours emergency cover is provided by Quantock Veterinary Hospital overnight and on Bank Holidays.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Ian: repeatedly praised for his professionalism, knowledge, and calm manner. Reviewers describe long relationships with him, say he talks through options clearly, and mention his role in surgical decision-making, specialist referral, and follow-up care.
- •Other team members: reviewers also praise a lady vet for being kind and thorough, and refer warmly to “the girls” as part of a friendly, caring team.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 50 reviews.
- •Reviews are strongly positive about the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with several owners saying the team goes above and beyond and handles pets with patience, sensitivity, and care.
- •Trust and continuity stand out: multiple reviewers mention being with the practice for many years, including 18 years and 20+ years, and say they feel confident in the care their pets receive.
- •Recent feedback gives concrete examples of support with emergencies, repeat medication, acupuncture for arthritis, and help with orthopaedic referral and post-operative care.
- •Price comments are favourable where mentioned, with reviewers calling the practice reasonably priced, good value, and not overpriced.

