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Dog & Cat Vets in Cornwall

#1 Ranking
4.9

Our Score (92/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic

Tamar Vets Ltd is presented in the available data as an independent practice (no corporate group mentioned). It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly describe the clinic as set up to fit in urgent/same-day cases even when fully booked, including pets seen “very quickly” for emergency appointments and being accommodated on a bank holiday Saturday.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.7(417 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
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cat
bird
exotic

Albert Cottage Veterinary Clinic (ownership/group not stated) offers routine care alongside in-house diagnostics and onward referral when needed. The clinic website lists services including vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, microchipping, diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery and wellness screening, and it treats a wide range of species (dogs and cats plus small mammals, birds and reptiles). Reviews add practical detail: owners describe blood tests, X‑rays (“trays”) and scans being done promptly for a seriously ill dog, followed by rapid recognition of a specific condition (IMTP) and referral to a specialist.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.9(254 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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cat
bird

In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe clear explanations during consults, quick access when a pet is unwell (including being seen within about 30 minutes of calling), and at least one account of arranging a payment plan after urgent “life saving surgery” was performed.

Our Score (90/100)

4.9(218 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice is described as a veterinary nurse training facility (this is explicitly listed in the clinic data). Owners’ reviews most often point to unrushed consults with detailed explanations and structured, proactive communication around procedures—for example, pre-op reminder calls, transparent pricing discussions, post-op updates, and booked follow-ups after a spay.

Our Score (90/100)

4.8(192 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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cat
bird
exotic
  • End-of-life support and empathy: Several owners describe compassionate handling of loss, including a home euthanasia and follow-on “personal touch” after a bereavement. - Feeling listened to in consultations: One owner specifically notes being able to talk openly with a vet and feeling heard. - Reception experience matters: Receptionists are repeatedly described as kind and helpful, including assistance in a non-pet situation (breakdown outside the practice).
#6

Vet at Home

Falmouth

Our Score (90/100)

Verified ClinicVerified Prices (GBP)£
5.0(10 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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cat
bird

Vet at Home focuses on in-home, end-of-life care, specifically providing pet euthanasia in the family home. The website also offers a free phone consultation, and states an out-of-hours service is available with a surcharge and limited availability. Recent reviews repeatedly describe Kat talking owners through each step in advance (including what happens afterwards and the options available), and giving families time and space to say goodbye without the experience feeling “clinical or cold.”

Our Score (89/100)

4.9(379 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Beacon Vet Care is described in a recent review as an independent practice. Based on both the structured clinic data and recent owner reports, it appears set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, spays, injections, weight advice) as well as higher-acuity cases requiring inpatient treatment—one owner describes a dog being hospitalised for 6 days with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, with overnight care and CT scanning available on site.

Our Score (89/100)

4.7(372 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Penmellyn Veterinary Group – St Austell is part of the Penmellyn Veterinary Group, with clients describing being seen at this practice for urgent problems and then being referred within the group for surgery at another branch. The practice also promotes a Pet Health Plan, special offers, and support for owners relocating pets abroad (with a stated discount for registered clients).

Our Score (89/100)

4.7(172 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

From the latest reviews, owners most often mention

  • On-time appointments and pets being treated immediately in at least one case. - Staff taking time to explain what they’re doing as they go, especially helpful for first-time dog owners. - A focus on handling nervous dogs gently (e.g., calming them before examination; a receptionist cleaning up after an anxious dog had an accident in reception).

Our Score (88/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.7(332 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Luxstowe Vets Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice that states it runs its own 24/7 emergency service from its main branch (per the clinic website summary). Recent reviews most often describe on-time appointments, clear explanations, and vets who work to settle nervous animals (including a rescue greyhound and a dog that “trembles fearfully”). A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about knowledge/clinical advice and follow-up (one owner alleges incorrect advice and a dispute about paying for a further appointment), and another mentions that visits can occasionally feel rushed and that there seems to be high turnover of vets.

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