Dog & Cat Vets in Cornwall

Wave Vets describes itself as a small, independent clinic founded by a family. Reviews suggest it’s set up for routine appointments and urgent same‑day problems (for example, a dog with a leg injury was seen the same day, and another review describes an unplanned emergency visit), with vets giving clear explanations (including one owner mentioning a diagram used to explain findings). Several owners also mention practical support outside the consult room, such as phone advice that avoided an unnecessary visit, and end‑of‑life care described as attentive.

• •Urgent help and clear communication: reviewers describe fast assessment and “every step of the way” updates during a serious kitten injury, plus clear explanations of diagnosis/treatment for a dog with a salivary gland infection. - Follow-up after treatment: one owner reports the clinic phoned the next day to check on their dog’s recovery. - Support with difficult decisions: multiple reviews mention euthanasia appointments, emphasising calm handling and support for owners.

Calweton Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice (with a main site in Callington and additional branches for pet clients), providing care for pets as well as farm species, and has been operating for over 65 years (per its website). Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe routine preventative care (annual check-ups and boosters) and problem visits (including a lost claw and an unwell senior dog with an unclear cause). Practical, clinic-specific details mentioned include flea-medication prescriptions being provided after a vaccination visit, appointment delays on at least one occasion, and one owner reporting a communication issue when trying to relay a newly discovered tick to the treating vet.

Reviewers most often mention being able to get appointments quickly and, for some, long-term continuity with a specific vet (Jason is repeatedly named). However, a smaller set of recent reviews describe problems around cost transparency and communication—examples include being given additional products without full cost discussion, delays in receiving test results, and feeling rushed due to a 15‑minute appointment limit.

• •Staff are repeatedly praised for explaining options and procedures clearly, including step-by-step explanations around an operation. - Multiple owners describe kind, gentle handling, particularly with nervous or fearful pets (e.g., a “vet phobic” dog and a nervous cat). - Reviews include examples of practical help in urgent situations, such as being fitted in quickly and leaving with medication that helped.

Cornwall Animal Hospital describes itself as a charity-based veterinary clinic aimed at helping pet owners who can’t afford private fees in full, with support also offered at the clinic’s discretion for people on low incomes. It is Vetsure-accredited and is set up with in-house facilities including operating theatres, a laboratory, recovery room, hydrotherapy pool, therapy rooms, and a separate cat waiting/consulting room. Reviews are mixed but include specific accounts of vets taking a “clear-headed” approach to complex problems (one owner mentions brucella canis advice elsewhere that they felt was inappropriate), alongside complaints about poor communication and a reported missed diagnosis in a cat.

Lamorna House Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice established in 1949 that treats dogs and cats. Based on the clinic’s own information, it offers routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control) as well as diagnostics (including X‑ray and ultrasound) and surgery, plus several referral services (soft-tissue surgery, cardiology and internal medicine). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention staff taking time rather than rushing appointments, support around end-of-life care, and help with complex paperwork/processes such as pet travel/relocation documentation.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe

• •Same-day/short-notice help, including being seen with “no notice” and arranging a prompt appointment for an injured dog. - Supportive end-of-life care, with staff talking owners through euthanasia and being described as compassionate. - Cat-focused handling for senior pets, including blood tests and blood-pressure checks for an older cat, with options discussed in a cost-aware, realistic way.

Luxstowe Vets Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice that runs its own 24/7 emergency service from its Liskeard branch (as stated on its website). Recent reviews most often describe routine preventive care (annual vaccinations, kennel cough vaccinations, weigh-ins) and day-to-day consults, alongside at least one emergency visit for an injured dog. Specific examples owners mention include smooth vaccination appointments with a check-up that identified an additional issue, being good with a once-feral cat, and handling pre-booked vaccinations efficiently with “no hanging about.”

Glebe Veterinary Surgery is an independent small-animal practice (established 2004) and is RCVS accredited. The website highlights in-house physiotherapy and pain-focused therapies (laser therapy, massage/pain clinics), alongside routine care like vaccinations and neutering, and it states the practice provides emergency care. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention Orla by name, say the team is efficient and supportive, and one reviewer describes the practice as “not inclined to over investigate” while still referring pets to specialists when needed.