Dog & Cat Vets in Cornwall

Beacon VetCare is a 24/7 veterinary provider (including emergency care) and a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the latest reviews, it’s frequently used for referrals and advanced work-ups—owners describe consultant-led examinations with CT scans, and orthopaedic surgery such as cruciate ligament repair. Practical, decision-relevant details mentioned include staff keeping owners updated during recovery until pick-up, out-of-hours support being used after surgery, and accommodations for anxious dogs (including calling a nervous dog in from outside and a vet meeting a dog at the car to help them settle).

Mounts Bay Veterinary Centre Ltd is an independent practice owned and run by local vets via an Employee Ownership Trust. The practice appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, neutering) as well as urgent help, with reviewers describing support during overnight calls and difficult end‑of‑life appointments. Concrete details mentioned include a 3am phone call that resulted in a dog being “sorted,” euthanasia support for owners in distress (including staff physically comforting an upset owner), and reports of the practice being “immaculately clean.” It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Head & Head is a long-established small-animal veterinary practice (the website says it has provided care since the 1870s) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe routine preventative care (annual check-ups and boosters) alongside support for more serious illness (acute pancreatitis mentioned). Owners repeatedly note practical, visit-specific details: being seen on time, clear explanations, and a calm manner with young or nervous pets.

NewquayVet appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent same-day problems: reviews describe dogs being seen quickly for injuries (including an “emergency… within an hour”) as well as planned surgery for an older dog, with the vet talking owners through the decision and recovery. Several owners also mention end-of-life care, including respectful handling of euthanasia and a condolence card sent afterwards. Pricing feedback is mostly positive (“not overly priced” / “reasonable”), but one recent reviewer was unhappy about being charged a consultation fee for what they believed was a pre-agreed second visit for a follow-on anti-inflammatory injection.

Medivet - St Ives Trenwith Lane is part of the Medivet group (a larger veterinary provider) and offers routine and diagnostic care for cats, dogs, and rabbits, with in‑house X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory listed on its website. Reviews repeatedly describe fast access when something is urgent (including being “seen really quickly” and a same‑day operation for a dog that became unwell), plus straightforward explanations of options (“the Good, Bad and Ugly so the best solution is found”). Owners also mention pets being handled in a way that reduces stress (e.g., a cat described as “loved them” during a check-up/vaccination visit).

Penbode Vets Ltd is a long-running veterinary practice (established 1840) that treats pets as well as horses and farm animals, and it states it provides a 24/7, 365-days-a-year service via species-focused teams (Penbode Pets, Penbode Farm and Penbode Equine). In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe thorough, explained assessments and proactive communication—such as nurses/vets calling during tests and treatment to give updates and then following up afterwards. Several reviews also mention the team taking extra care with anxious or nervous animals (including an ex-feral cat and a nervous dog), using calmer handling and practical advice (including non‑pharmaceutical calming measures and “money-saving tips” for treatment).

Redruth Veterinary Surgery is a private practice owned and run by Sarah Sheldon (a registered veterinary nurse), and was established by Jennifer Williamson. The practice describes itself as a veterinary nurse training practice and says appointments (including emergencies) are not rushed. Recent reviews back up a “time to talk” approach, with multiple owners mentioning thorough, unhurried consultations, clear explanations, and being accommodated at short notice.

Castle Veterinary Group Limited is an independent practice that (per its website) has provided veterinary care for over 100 years and offers 24-hour veterinary care. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention being able to get help quickly—such as last‑minute emergency assistance for a cat and short‑notice appointments including over the Christmas period—as well as the team being patient with nervous dogs (including handling a dog that needed a muzzle). A small number of reviewers report concerns, including feeling pushed toward unnecessary treatments and finding the clinic “a little cold of emotion” during difficult visits.