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Tone Veterinary Centre

#5 Vet in Taunton, Somerset

4.6
Corporate

Tone Veterinary Centre – Vets in Taunton

Updated January 2026
Corporate

Clinic Overview

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.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

  • General consultations and regular check‑ups
  • Vaccinations and parasite control
  • Microchipping
  • Dentistry (including dental procedures)
  • Diagnostic tests & imaging, including X‑ray and ultrasound (X‑ray and sedation are specifically described in reviews)
  • In‑house laboratory
  • Dermatology referral service (dermatology is listed as a specialty)
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Nurse clinics
  • Grooming & nail clipping
  • Six‑month health checks
  • Anal sac expression
  • Pet travel documentation
  • Home visits
  • Species treated listed on the website include dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets), reptiles and tortoises, and backyard poultry.

Emergency care (as stated on the website)

  • Emergency support is available during normal opening hours via the practice.
  • Out‑of‑hours support is provided by The Mount Veterinary Hospital, which the website says offers free telephone advice and can provide an emergency consultation if needed.

Pricing

Only prices explicitly mentioned in reviews are included

  • One reviewer reports being charged “over £100” for blood tests (kidney testing attempt plus a diabetes test performed when enough blood was obtained).
  • The same reviewer reports a second charge of “another £100” for a repeat visit to attempt the kidney blood test again.
  • They also report paying £140 at an emergency provider to have a dislocated elbow put back in, and £128 later for cystitis treatment (they attribute this to stress).

People

Named individuals mentioned in the latest written reviews

  • Lydia (role not stated): described as “lovely, friendly and gentle” during two visits before an X‑ray was arranged.
  • Alex (role not stated): repeatedly credited with explaining sedation and the day plan, listening to anxieties, and calling with frequent updates (when sedation happened, when the X‑ray was done, and when the pet woke up). The same reviewer says Alex also prepared a room with blankets for a euthanasia appointment and gave them space to say goodbye.
  • Teagen (identified as the vet in the review): described as talking through the euthanasia process step‑by‑step, explaining what would happen and answering questions.

Other staff experiences mentioned

  • A receptionist is described (unnamed) as patient and supportive, offering tissues and time to talk.
  • One reviewer reports an exceptionally negative telephone manner in a separate incident.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 101 reviews. “”

  • Clear explanations and ongoing updates during procedures: one owner describes being talked through sedation for an X‑ray and receiving multiple calls throughout the day with progress updates.
  • End‑of‑life support: reviews describe compassionate euthanasia care, including being given a prepared room and having the steps explained in detail.
  • Welcoming handling of pets: examples include offering a treat to a dog when leaving and owners saying staff listened when their pet was struggling.
  • Negative/critical experiences also appear: one review describes a very rude phone call; an older detailed review alleges an injury during blood sampling, dissatisfaction with being charged twice for repeat blood tests, and disagreement with the practice about what caused the injury.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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