Tamar Vets Ltd – Vets in Bude
Clinic Overview
- Fast access when pets need help: several reviewers mention same-day appointments, prompt treatment, and being fitted in even when the practice was very busy. - Strong experiences for visitors and emergencies: holidaymakers describe being treated kindly and respectfully when their pets became unwell or were injured while in the area. - Friendly, professional team throughout the practice: reception staff, vets, and nurses are all praised for being welcoming, polite, and helpful.
Services
- •Routine appointments and examinations: reviews mention routine check-ups, thorough examinations, and vets who take time to explain findings and answer concerns clearly.
- •Urgent and same-day care: owners repeatedly describe being seen quickly for urgent problems, including same-day appointments when the diary was very busy, emergency visits, and appointments for people visiting Bude on holiday.
- •Surgery and follow-up care: one recent reviewer describes a dog undergoing major surgery and praises the care and advice given by the vets and nurses.
- •Veterinary nurse support: reviews speak positively about the nursing team, and the clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
- •Calm, compassionate handling: feedback includes examples of vets helping nervous dogs settle by working patiently and gently, including a dog frightened of men who was given time to relax at his own pace.
- •End-of-life support: earlier feedback mentions thoughtful, compassionate care when a cat died, as well as supportive care for the owner afterwards.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Richard is praised as a thorough vet who explains everything clearly during an examination and is kind and reassuring with both pets and family members present.
- •Jo is named as a receptionist who was especially friendly and helpful in arranging a fast appointment on a bank holiday.
- •Richard Gale is mentioned for excellent service over several weeks and is also thanked in a holiday emergency case.
- •Callum is named alongside Richard Gale for excellent service.
Reviews
4.9 stars from 295 Google reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with a strong emphasis on both clinical care and the way the team communicates with owners.
- •Fast access when pets need help: several reviewers mention same-day appointments, prompt treatment, and being fitted in even when the practice was very busy.
- •Strong experiences for visitors and emergencies: holidaymakers describe being treated kindly and respectfully when their pets became unwell or were injured while in the area.
- •Friendly, professional team throughout the practice: reception staff, vets, and nurses are all praised for being welcoming, polite, and helpful.
- •Clear explanations and calm handling: reviewers value vets who explain what is going on in plain language and take time to help nervous dogs feel more settled.

