By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Taunton
Taunton has 15 veterinary clinics, with a strong average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 1,722 reviews. That gives pet owners a good level of choice, and a useful point to note is that seven clinics open at weekends, which can make routine visits easier to manage.
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 town is in England.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Close Veterinary Practice | 61/100 | — | — |
| Tone Veterinary Centre | 60/100 | — | 22 |
| Medivet Taunton | 60/100 | — | 16 |
Taunton is a good place to have a dog or cat registered, because there is real choice and the overall feedback is consistently positive. You are not stuck with a single obvious option, so it is worth matching a clinic to your pet’s needs, your budget, and your schedule. For routine care, follow-up visits, and the usual day-to-day health issues, most owners should be able to find a practice that fits without travelling far.
The area is a little less clear on transparency than on quality. Only one Taunton listing is verified, and verified only means the listing details have been confirmed by a registered user, not that the practice has any special accreditation. Published prices appear for some clinics but not most, so online cost comparison is possible only in a limited way. Weekend access is helpful but not universal, and emergency or out-of-hours care is available, so it is smart to check now who to call if your pet becomes unwell after hours.
A simple way to narrow your shortlist is to decide what matters most before you ring. If you work weekdays, start with weekend or later-opening clinics. If your pet is older, anxious, or likely to need repeat visits, ask whether you can usually see the same vet and how quickly follow-up appointments are offered. If cost matters, ask for written estimates for the visit you expect, and check what is included, because consultation fees, medication, tests, and recheck appointments may be priced separately.
Because Taunton has a broad spread of vets, a short phone call can tell you more than reviews alone. Ask how urgent same-day problems are handled, how repeat prescriptions work, and whether the team is used to nervous cats, large dogs, or pets with ongoing conditions. The best choice is often the practice that communicates clearly and makes it easy to get help when you need it, not just the one that looks strongest at first glance.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Taunton, Somerset
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (61/100)
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...
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Our Score (60/100)
Tone Veterinary Centre in Taunton is part of CVS Group and provides veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, reptiles, tortoises and backyard poultry. The practice offers routine and preventive care alongside diagnostics,...
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Our Score (60/100)
Medivet Taunton is a Medivet practice in Taunton, Somerset, offering routine first-opinion veterinary care alongside diagnostics, nurse clinics and home visits. The clinic also lists Animal Health Certificates for pet travel. For...
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Our Score (59/100)
St Giles Animal Centre Ltd in Taunton appears to focus mainly on dog and cat boarding, with pet adoption and grooming/clipping also part of its offering. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback remains...
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Our Score (58/100)
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Taunton offers out-of-hours emergency care alongside routine veterinary support for pets. Recent feedback highlights a warm, professional team, clear explanations, and strong support in urgent situations. The...
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More Veterinary Practices in Taunton
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Priory Close Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice in Taunton that has cared for pets for over 35 years, seeing dogs, cats, and small furries. It provides routine veterinary care alongside support for more complex cases, including...
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Our Score (56/100)
Vets4Pets Taunton is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates as a modern small-animal clinic with in-house diagnostics, a hospital ward and an operating theatre. It offers broad first-opinion care including surgery, dentistry, imaging,...
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Our Score (56/100)
Deane Vets is a veterinary practice in Taunton, Somerset, and forms part of the IVC Evidensia group. It offers general veterinary care alongside urgent appointments, with feedback often highlighting gentle handling, clear explanations and...
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Our Score (52/100)
The County Veterinary Clinic in Taunton is a small-animal practice with longstanding praise for knowledgeable, caring support across routine care, acute illness and long-term conditions. Client feedback describes many years of care for...
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Our Score (48/100)
