Farm Vets in Cornwall

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.

• •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.

From the latest reviews, owners most often mention

• •Follow-up and coordination, including a vet liaising with another practice about swab results after treating an abscess. - Time spent on behaviour and quality-of-life conversations, such as discussing canine dementia support and end-of-life options without pressure to buy medication. - A clear negative outlier: one owner describes a very distressing euthanasia experience, including concerns about compassion and payment/ashes being raised at the time.

Animal Veterinary Services Ltd is a general veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the information provided. Based on recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for everyday problems as well as urgent same-day issues—owners describe being offered an emergency appointment straight away for a suspected sting, and ongoing updates with clear treatment options during a worrying visit.

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.

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).

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.

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.