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Emergency Vets in Cornwall

#1 Ranking
4.9

Our Score (90/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic

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.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.8(192 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
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).
#3 Ranking

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(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)

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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.

Our Score (88/100)

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4.7(267 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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cat
bird
exotic

Companion Care (Truro) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is described on its website as a locally owned practice that is RCVS accredited. It appears set up for a wide range of small-animal work (dogs, cats and rabbits), with in-house lab and pharmacy, and facilities such as an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. The service mix on the site includes orthopaedics and minimally invasive (“keyhole”) surgery, along with imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and endoscopy.

Our Score (88/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.8(138 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Vets4Pets Falmouth is part of the Vets4Pets brand and describes itself as a locally owned practice. The website highlights a modern set-up with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, digital x‑ray and ultrasound) plus hospital and isolation facilities. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe support through major decision points—operations with aftercare, and end‑of‑life care where a dog was seen within minutes and given medication for pain and to relax while the team supported breathing until family arrived.

Our Score (86/100)

4.7(676 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic
  • Urgent access and out-of-hours help: owners describe being seen promptly for emergencies (dog attack, out-of-hours illness) and leaving with a more comfortable pet. - Orthopaedic outcomes and aftercare: several detailed reports of knee/leg surgery (including TPLO) with good recovery, follow-up checks, and supportive nursing care. - Clear pricing communication: one owner says they were quoted up front and billed exactly what was quoted, without unexpected add-ons.
#9

Beacon VetCare

St Austell

Our Score (86/100)

5.0(56 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Beacon VetCare offers emergency veterinary services (noted as 24/7 or extended-hours cover) alongside routine appointments. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe appointments that feel unhurried—several mention being listened to and having “next steps” talked through, which mattered particularly for anxious cat owners. Practical experience signals include reports of short waiting times for appointments, but also at least one report of a long wait for serious test results.

Our Score (84/100)

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4.7(365 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Medivet Redruth - Monument Vets is part of the Medivet group (a large chain), with access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet’s 24-hour centres. From the information available, the practice is set up for both routine care and longer-term condition support: reviews mention biopsy aftercare, arthritis management recommendations, and support during end-of-life decisions. Owners also repeatedly describe clear explanations in plain language and being given treatment options rather than a single pushed route.

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