By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Devon
Devon has 169 veterinary clinics, backed by a strong county-wide evidence base from 22,437 Google reviews and an average rating of 4.7/5. Coverage is unusually complete, with at least one clinic in all 45 towns, giving pet owners broad local choice rather than forcing most searches into only a few hotspots.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This county is in England.
Top 3 clinics (current county ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Vets | 92/100 | 3 | |
| Amity Veterinary Care Ltd | 68/100 | — | 31 |
| Tarka Vets Ltd | 68/100 | — | 21 |
For pet owners comparing vets in Devon, the main takeaway is breadth. The average Google rating sits at 4.7/5 across 22,437 reviews, which gives people more than anecdote when weighing options, and the county's clinic count means there is broad choice rather than just a few obvious providers. The service mix also appears broad, so many owners will be deciding between clinics that can handle routine care and a wider range of common needs.
Geographically, the clearest signal is that every town in the snapshot has at least one clinic. In practice, that makes the search for vets in Devon less about finding any nearby option and more about deciding how much choice you have close to home. Some households will still travel for a particular opening pattern or fee level, but no town appears unserved on this evidence.
The ranked comparison table above shows selected clinics by position, verified status and Published prices. For trust and transparency, Devon is mixed in a useful way: verified listings are uncommon, so verification mainly helps with confidence that listing details have been confirmed by a registered user, not with judging clinical standards. Price visibility is stronger, with Published prices available for a substantial share of clinics, and weekend opening is common enough to widen practical choice. Emergency or out-of-hours care is offered by many clinics, although the snapshot does not show which services truly run 24-hour cover.
When choosing between options, start with the type of care you are most likely to need. For routine check-ups, vaccinations and preventive care, convenience, Published prices and weekend slots may matter most. For ongoing illness, surgery or pets that may need urgent attention, ask where your pet would be seen outside normal hours, whether follow-up happens at the same site, and how estimates are explained before treatment. Among the featured options, the published price bands span from below average to well above average, so compare like with like rather than assuming one clinic is cheaper overall.
One extra clue in Devon is the number of VN training clinics. With 89 training sites in the county, many practices appear to work with structured nursing teams and supervised training environments. That can matter if you value continuity in nurse-led support such as monitoring, post-operative checks or long-term weight and preventive-care follow-ups. It is best read as context about team setup, though, rather than as a guarantee of any particular owner experience.
Top Vets in Devon
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Devon, ranked for transparency, quality and customer reviews
Our Score (92/100)
Ocean City Vets in Plymouth is known for calm, welcoming handling and a strong focus on supportive, low-stress care. Clients often mention help with nervous dogs, clear communication around procedures and recovery, and responsive support...
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Our Score (68/100)
Amity Veterinary Care Ltd in Newton Abbot offers general veterinary care alongside surgery, cardiology, rehabilitation-style and emergency support, and sees exotics as well as dogs, cats and small pets. Recent feedback continues to...
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Our Score (68/100)
Tarka Vets Ltd is an independent small-animal practice in Barnstaple founded by Freya and Marina. The practice says it provides its own 24/7 out-of-hours emergency cover, and owners also mention the reassurance of in-house overnight care....
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Roborough Vet is a small, family-run independent practice in Plymouth. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with owners describing vaccinations and health checks alongside emergency appointments for sudden issues....
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Our Score (65/100)
Bay Vet Group presents itself as an independent, locally owned practice in Paignton offering small-animal care from routine appointments through to more advanced investigation and surgery. Its listed facilities include CT scanning, digital...
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Find Vets by Town in Devon
Browse veterinary practices by town across Devon, England
Ashburton
2 clinics
- Title
- Ashburton Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 1073214
Axminster
3 clinics
- Title
- Axminster Church
Barnstaple
10 clinics
- Title
- Barnstaple Castle 2018
Bideford
5 clinics
- Title
- Bideford-Devon
Bodmin
6 clinics
- Title
- St Petroc's Church, Bodmin - geograph.org.uk - 51028
Bradworthy
1 clinic
- Title
- The Bradworthy Inn - geograph.org.uk - 421525
Braunton
2 clinics
- Title
- Braunton, UK, Ruine der St.-Michaels-Kapelle -- 2013 -- 1545
Brixham
2 clinics
- Title
- Brixham harbour in summer
Budleigh Salterton
1 clinic
- Title
- Budleigh Salterton
Colyton
2 clinics
- Title
- Tram in Colyton Station, Devon (geograph 4182976)
Crediton
3 clinics
- Title
- Church of The Holy Cross, Crediton
Cullompton
4 clinics
- Title
- Cullompton, Devon, the town from the south west (geograph 57332)
Dalwood
1 clinic
- Title
- Dalwood Church
Dartmouth
2 clinics
- Title
- Dartmouth.boats.750pix
Dawlish
1 clinic
- Title
- Dawlish stat sw
Exeter
19 clinics
- Title
- ExeterCathedral-4
Exmouth
5 clinics
- Title
- Exmouth seafront in south devon arp
Hatherleigh
1 clinic
- Title
- St John the Baptist's Church, Hatherleigh - geograph.org.uk - 80166
Heathfield
4 clinics
- Title
- British Ceramic Tiles, factory shop and car park (geograph 3055927)
Holsworthy
5 clinics
- Title
- Holsworthy Town
Honiton
5 clinics
- Title
- Honiton Valley
Ilfracombe
2 clinics
- Title
- Ilfracombe, Devon, England, 1890s
Ivybridge
4 clinics
- Title
- ErmeIvybridge
Kingsbridge
2 clinics
- Title
- Kingsbridge-devon-uk-clock
Lympstone
1 clinic
- Title
- Lympstone8cx6c
Modbury
1 clinic
- Title
- View down Church Street, Modbury, South Hams, Devon
Newton Abbot
13 clinics
- Title
- St Leonard's Church, Newton Abbot - geograph.org.uk - 4735370
North Tawton
2 clinics
- Title
- Roman fort at north Tawton in Devon
Okehampton
6 clinics
- Title
- Okehampton castle hill
Ottery St. Mary
2 clinics
- Title
- Ottery St. Mary library - geograph.org.uk - 4920054
Paignton
5 clinics
- Title
- Paignton Pier stitch
Plymouth
17 clinics
- Title
- Plymouth Barbican and harbour
Seaton
1 clinic
- Title
- Seaton, Seated viewpoint overlooking beach and seafront - geograph.org.uk - 1720693
Sidmouth
3 clinics
- Title
- Sidmouth, devon
South Molton
4 clinics
- Title
- South Molton The Square
Tavistock
2 clinics
- Title
- Celle Partnerstadt Tavistock
Teignmouth
2 clinics
- Title
- Shaldon Bridge
Tiverton
4 clinics
- Title
- River Exe
Topsham
1 clinic
- Title
- A quintessential view of Topsham, Devon
Torquay
5 clinics
- Title
- Torquay harbour october 2012
Torrington
1 clinic
- Title
- Great Torrington , High Street - geograph.org.uk - 3594393
Totnes
4 clinics
- Title
- St Marys Church Totnes
Winkleigh
1 clinic
- Title
- The edge of Winkleigh - geograph.org.uk - 2811909
Woolacombe
1 clinic
- Title
- Woolacombe beach, North Devon, England arp
Yelverton
1 clinic
- Title
- St Pauls Church, Yelverton (geograph 3461993)
