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Penbode Vets Ltd

#2 Vet in Bude, Cornwall

4.7
Independent Clinic

Penbode Vets Ltd – Vets in Bude

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
#2 Ranking
#2 in Bude

Clinic Overview

Penbode Vets Ltd is a long-established veterinary practice (the website states it has been providing care since 1840) that treats pets, horses, and farm animals, and also operates a veterinary nurse training facility. It also states it provides 24/7 care, 365 days a year, via species-focused teams—something echoed in reviews describing evening emergencies being seen immediately.

Penbode Vets Ltd is a long-established veterinary practice (the website states it has been providing care since 1840) that treats pets, horses, and farm animals, and also operates a veterinary nurse training facility. It also states it provides 24/7 care, 365 days a year, via species-focused teams—something echoed in reviews describing evening emergencies being seen immediately.

From the latest reviews, the practice appears set up for both routine work (e.g., booster vaccinations with thorough check-ups) and urgent cases (same-day appointments, diagnostics, and treatment plans). Owners repeatedly mention

  • being fitted in quickly even when the day was “fully booked,”
  • blood tests taken and results phoned through within a few hours, followed by starting antibiotics,
  • follow-up calls from a vet updating owners on tests and progress,
  • experience with “exotic” pets (bearded dragon, rabbit, cockatiel) alongside cats and dogs.

Services

  • 24/7 emergency care: The website states a 24/7 service, 365 days a year; reviews describe evening emergency appointments and immediate triage for urgent cases.
  • General pet care and preventative treatments: booster vaccinations and check-ups for cats are specifically mentioned.
  • Urgent/same-day appointments: multiple reviews describe being seen straight away for sick pets, including when not registered.
  • Diagnostics: blood tests are mentioned, including same-day results communicated by phone.
  • Treatment and prescribing: antibiotics prescribed after blood results were reviewed.
  • Surgery: an emergency situation involving surgery for a cat is mentioned in a review.
  • Exotic pet care (as described by reviewers): bearded dragon, rabbit, and cockatiel care are specifically referenced, with one vet described as an “exotic vet.”
  • Multi-species practice (website-stated): pets, horses, and farm animals.

People

  • Pas (vet; described in reviews as an “exotic vet”): repeatedly mentioned for exotic-pet care (bearded dragon, rabbit, cockatiel). Reviewers describe detailed explanations and reassurance, plus follow-up calls with test updates (“called twice… given an update on tests”).
  • Kate (vet): mentioned for handling urgent cases—examining an unwell dog, recommending bloods, then calling later with results and the plan to start antibiotics; also credited with performing emergency surgery for a cat and helping the owner feel at ease.
  • Josh (vet): mentioned for a booster appointment, described as “thorough and attentive.”
  • Julie (reception): credited with problem-solving to get a sick dog seen despite a fully booked schedule.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 120 reviews. The latest written reviews focus on speed of access for urgent problems, clear communication (including follow-up calls), and confidence with exotic species as well as cats and dogs.

  • Rapid access when it matters: owners describe being offered immediate appointments for emergencies and urgent cases, including when not registered.
  • Clear, practical communication: “time for a chat afterwards,” advice on food to try, and phone calls with blood-test results and next steps.
  • Follow-up and continuity: specific mentions of vets calling owners after initial examinations with updates on tests and progress.
  • Exotic-pet capability: multiple reviews highlight rabbit, bird, and reptile care, with one vet repeatedly named for this work.
  • Emotional support in difficult moments: one long-term client describes staff helping them through “two very sad days.”

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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