About Veterinary Care in Plymouth
This guide helps pet owners in Plymouth compare local veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. With a focus on practical differences, pet owners can make informed choices among the veterinary clinics in Plymouth.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Plymouth
- •Roborough Vet:
- •Ocean City Vets:
- •Elm Veterinary Group:
There are 17 veterinary clinics in Plymouth, with an average Google rating of 4.6★. All 17 clinics treat companion animals such as dogs and cats, while none offer farm or large-animal services. Only 1 clinic provides emergency or out-of-hours care, and 24-hour veterinary cover is not available locally. Routine care, surgery, diagnostics, dental services, and emergency treatment are available across these clinics. Notably, there are 3556 total reviews, and 6 clinics offer veterinary nurse training, ensuring a well-trained staff. All clinics have websites, facilitating easy access to information.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Plymouth, Devon
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Ocean City Vets is a small-practice clinic (group ownership not stated in the available data) that owners describe as deliberately calm and “not feeling like a vets” on arrival—something several people say helps with anxious or easily overstimulated pets. Reviews point to a practice comfortable handling both planned procedures and difficult visits, including end-of-life care where owners say they didn’t feel rushed and received flowers and a message from the team afterwards. Clinical work specifically mentioned includes dental extractions in an older dog, and a BOAS assessment leading to nares-widening (rhinoplasty) surgery with same-day updates and follow-up check-ups. Several reviewers also mention joining a “pet plan” and ongoing support for chronic illness management.
Ocean City Vets is a small-practice clinic (group ownership not stated in the available data) that owners describe as deliberately calm and “not feeling like a vets” on arrival—something several people say helps with anxious or easily overstimulated pets. Reviews point to a practice comfortable handling both planned procedures and difficult visits, including end-of-life care where owners say they didn’t feel rushed and received flowers and a message from the team afterwards. Clinical work specifically mentioned includes dental extractions in an older dog, and a BOAS assessment leading to nares-widening (rhinoplasty) surgery with same-day updates and follow-up check-ups. Several reviewers also mention joining a “pet plan” and ongoing support for chronic illness management.

Plymouth Veterinary Hospital is part of Plymouth Veterinary Group and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the information available, the clinic sees a mix of routine and more sensitive cases: recent reviews repeatedly mention end-of-life support (including making a dog’s goodbye “peaceful” and treating a rat “with dignity”) and structured puppy training/classes run by a named staff member (Jo), with ongoing support via a WhatsApp group and follow-up materials. Review signals are mostly positive about how staff interact with both pets and owners, though there’s at least one review raising concern about high charges, while another calls prices “reasonable.”
Plymouth Veterinary Hospital is part of Plymouth Veterinary Group and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the information available, the clinic sees a mix of routine and more sensitive cases: recent reviews repeatedly mention end-of-life support (including making a dog’s goodbye “peaceful” and treating a rat “with dignity”) and structured puppy training/classes run by a named staff member (Jo), with ongoing support via a WhatsApp group and follow-up materials. Review signals are mostly positive about how staff interact with both pets and owners, though there’s at least one review raising concern about high charges, while another calls prices “reasonable.”
Elm Veterinary Group is a multi-practice clinic offering routine and problem-focused veterinary care, and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) alongside options like repeat prescriptions, click & collect for food orders, an online shop, and “Video Vet”. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - being offered appointments at short notice (including a same-day slot for a serious discussion about diagnosis/management) - diagnostics for acute issues (a scan mentioned for a dog’s sudden lameness) - support around end-of-life decisions, including time to decide and signposting to a home-visit euthanasia service - a practical downside: the reception/waiting area being too small (mentioned by one reviewer)
Elm Veterinary Group is a multi-practice clinic offering routine and problem-focused veterinary care, and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) alongside options like repeat prescriptions, click & collect for food orders, an online shop, and “Video Vet”. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - being offered appointments at short notice (including a same-day slot for a serious discussion about diagnosis/management) - diagnostics for acute issues (a scan mentioned for a dog’s sudden lameness) - support around end-of-life decisions, including time to decide and signposting to a home-visit euthanasia service - a practical downside: the reception/waiting area being too small (mentioned by one reviewer)
Roborough Vet is described by reviewers as a small, family-run independent practice. From the cases owners mention, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems—people report being fitted in for emergencies (including a cat with sudden front-leg paralysis) as well as coming in for vaccinations and health checks. Recent reviews also describe hands-on management of serious issues such as major eye trauma (with attempts to save the eye, though it was ultimately lost) and sensitive end-of-life care. Several owners specifically note the team taking time to listen and helping nervous pets cope (for example, a rescue dog who was usually terrified at vets taking kibble from the vet’s hand).
Roborough Vet is described by reviewers as a small, family-run independent practice. From the cases owners mention, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems—people report being fitted in for emergencies (including a cat with sudden front-leg paralysis) as well as coming in for vaccinations and health checks. Recent reviews also describe hands-on management of serious issues such as major eye trauma (with attempts to save the eye, though it was ultimately lost) and sensitive end-of-life care. Several owners specifically note the team taking time to listen and helping nervous pets cope (for example, a rescue dog who was usually terrified at vets taking kibble from the vet’s hand).
Our Score (83/100)
Rosehill Veterinary Clinic offers general practice care with in-house diagnostics and surgery, and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website lists consultations, dentistry, imaging (radiography and ultrasound), ECG, laboratory testing, and surgical procedures; it also states that specialist/referral and out-of-hours consultations are not included. From the latest reviews, owners often describe careful handling of anxious pets (including giving extra space away from other dogs, and not forcing an exam) and clear explanation of options during investigations, while one recent review raises concerns about appointment delays and “expensive meds and consultation fees.”
Rosehill Veterinary Clinic offers general practice care with in-house diagnostics and surgery, and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website lists consultations, dentistry, imaging (radiography and ultrasound), ECG, laboratory testing, and surgical procedures; it also states that specialist/referral and out-of-hours consultations are not included. From the latest reviews, owners often describe careful handling of anxious pets (including giving extra space away from other dogs, and not forcing an exam) and clear explanation of options during investigations, while one recent review raises concerns about appointment delays and “expensive meds and consultation fees.”
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Best Emergency Vets
1 clinic
24-hour and emergency veterinary care in the local area.

Best Dog & Cat Vets
16 clinics
Small animal vets for dogs, cats and companion vets

Best Specialist Vets
11 clinics
Advanced care, referral centres and specialised services

Best Farm Vets
1 clinic
Large animal vets for livestock, horses and farm animals
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Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets
Our Score (72/100)
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Our Score (72/100)



