Your Local Independent Vet

Expert, Independent Veterinary Care for Pets in Yelverton & Tavistock

Drake Vets is your trusted independent vet practice in Yelverton and Tavistock. Our friendly and professional team is committed to providing exceptional care for your pets. With full surgical, diagnostic imaging, and dental facilities, as well as a range of nurse clinics, we offer comprehensive services to keep your furry friends healthy.

Book an appointment today and experience the personalised care that sets us apart.

Your Local Indepdendent Vet

Expert, Independent Veterinary Care for Pets in Yelverton & Tavistock

Book an appointment today and experience the personalised care that sets us apart.

Yelverton

01822 854 255

Hinnies, Leg O Mutton Corner,
Yelverton, Devon PL20 6DJ

Drake Vets Yelverton

3.8

Drake Vets Yelverton

3.8

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Old Hippy

1726681722

Can’t praise them highly enough. They were the ONLY vet we approached who were willing to actively help us treat a stray cat that we’d been looking after, who had extensive medical needs. They were compassionate, moved schedules to accommodate him and his surgery, and minimised his distress. Sadly, our own vet placed obstacles in our way and made no effort to help us; only Drake Vets stepped up.

Kelvin Rees

1706292939

Sadly our 19 year old cat Mollie had been unwell for sometime and was certainly off her food and exercise. She spent most of the day lying down and sleeping. Apart from arthritis it seems she had a tumour in her digestive tract. Rather than see her suffer we were advised to have her put to sleep. It was a very sad and trying time for all the family, Mollie was one of us. However, the staff were very understanding and caring. They arranged for her cremation, sent us a lovely commiseration card and even sorted out the insurance claim. Couldn't ask for a better service during this sad time.

Nicole Gaugas

1701105995

Drakes vets Yelverton is the best vets I've been too. They care, are friendly, professional and do their level best to fit your animals appointment in as soon as they can.

jeremy owen

1694202746

Excellent vets, especially Chris

Patty Penny

1693479590

These guys are SUPER-professional and care deeply about the animals they deal with. My overly-reactive dog can't cope with other dogs in close proximity - the situation of getting him into the consulting rooms if other dogs are in the waiting area is always managed perfectly with NO fuss and total understanding.I had an appointment yesterday and the vet in question (Emma) spent time discussing my dog's medication and how he was doing generally. This morning, I had a question regarding that appointment and received a phone call from Emma to chat further and clarify things.For repeat meds, making appointments etc. the staff are always incredibly helpful - honestly, I can't fault this practice.

Ian Clay

1693086757

Daniel Hooper

1670021863

Drake Vets have been fantastic this past year while handling my Bengal cat Pixel with myeloma. They have worked with cancer specialists when needed and provided great care, allowing me access when Pixel was in for days.

Charlotte Hayes

1666873264

Lovely vets. They did everything they could to try and save our dog last year. Unfortunately is wasn't to be but they were extremely kind to her and us.

Marta C

1661754443

Great staff, helpful, informative and pleasant. I took my kitten here as it was recommended by a neighbor. They do a kitten package which I paid £140 for and it includes first and secondary jabs, monthly deworming, spaying and microchipping.

Beth T

1651040803

Neutered and chipped my four month old kitten. I was quite nervous but he’s recovered so quickly and well, the staff were all friendly. Just so glad that my little boy is back to his normal self so fast!

Kim Wade

1641985822

We have used this vets on a number of occasions for both routine and emergency reasons and have always found them to be caring and professional. Would highly recommend 👌

dawn mccormick

1632155872

We have used Drake Vets (and as it was Town farm vets) for many years. Our dear dog was registered with Drakes and thankfully he was very healthy most of the time. However recently our poor elderly dog, Tigger had a seizure, diagnosed as a brain tumour. The vets and nurses who dealt with Tigger were first class. Also the receptionists who had to put up with my floods of tears over the phone were very professional. We took Tigger to Drakes for his final journey and we were able to be with him when he had to go. Particular thanks to Chris.

Joseph Niet

1588009954

Had to have our dog put down a few months ago. Obviously very sad experience but the vets were professional and compassionate. They came out for a home visit within an hour of phoning, procedure was totally painless, doggo was licking butter and getting cuddles by us until the end.

Becki Brant

1574264719

I previously positively reviewed Drake Vets not long after adopting my dog and felt it was worth updating. I've been a customer of this practice for nearly two years now and couldn't imagine using another practice. Every single staff member we've interacted with has been incredibly friendly, and skilled at their job.We initially chose Drake Vets as we heard they were Sighthound savvy which is important due to their physiological differences compared to other dogs. Not only do the vets clearly understand the unique needs of the breed group, but they have been incredibly understanding of my dogs reactivity towards other dogs, and have always managed to accommodate us and other owners without any unnecessary stress.Hopefully we will continue to use the practice for many years to come! It's worth noting that their prices are more than fair, and they have always been happy to help us find ways to save money when possible, or file insurance claims to Pet Plan on our behalf.

angela bamber

1537471251

Gary Smith

1533407228

Fantastic out of hours service when my trainee mountain rescue search dog cut his paw open and needed stitching up when miles from home. Can't fault them.

Gregory Burley

1518453268

Our Rottie Ruby had a small growth removed from her eyelid. Could not have wished for better treatment. Wonderful people.

Mc Flurricane

1518206366

Lovely staff, really friendly and caring. Gave brilliant advice and helped out my cat.

Mark Sinclair

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Tavistock

01822 854 255

11c Plymouth Road Industrial Estate, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9QN

Drake Vets Tavistock

4.7

Drake Vets Tavistock

4.7

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G Dad

1724175152

Would recommend

philip ferris

1723365259

Always friendly staff. I always give them a wag of my tail,especially when I get a free biscuit!

francis Asquith

1705598759

Brilliant staff very professional understanding and very caring and I couldn't beat the price 👌

Krystle Minhinett

1693506764

Helen Back

1690881990

I only rang to report finding a dog but the service was excellent and the member of staff was very friendly and efficient, connecting the owner of the dog to me, to get it back home. On the strength of that and their efficiency, I would definitely recommend and use in the future.

Sheelpa Derrick

1689689433

Staff here are always accomadating and welcoming, vets and nurses have genuine empathy and care for our pets x

Barry Kelley

1687194602

Five stars because they are worth it, I'd give more if I could!

Michelle Turner

1683474684

Lovely place, clean and friendly.

David Wills

1683377603

Fantastic loyal company run by friendly team

Patrick Hawksley

1672233895

Lisa Barker

1670519708

Lovely staff and veterinary both my dogs are registered here 5 star service everytime I go and made yo feel very welcome

Barry Foster

1668702672

Fantastic vets. They look after my dog and two cats. Always utterly compassionate, professional.

Reg Field

1667474505

Friendly,informative and caring.

Max Argent

1665395480

Just joined. Very welcoming and helpful. Took the trouble to talk us through all aspects of our dog's issues and suggest ways forward. Great start.

BobPat Faulkner

1662307003

Lovely staff and very reasonable prices. Thankyou

Francesca (Frankie)

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Louise Davis

1659300374

I'm Charlie a rescue, who is very nervous of close handling. They gave me space took things at my pace and gave me treats. I didn't even notice they'd given me my booster. I'll definitely not be frightened next time. They were so lovely to me. Thank you.

dayna ziegner

1659290286

Great service and care.

Stephen Potter

1657730273

Been with these good people since 1993 so they're clearly doing something right! Lovely friendly, professional staff at both locations and a consistently sensible and clear approach to veterinary practice in terms of talking to lay people and their animal companions. Reasonable fees too.

Gari Mann

1650564453

Good friendly vets good parking outside chose your times as can get busy

Janette Lown

1650534896

Lovely,friendly,helpful staff

Andrew Kilmurray

1645889213

Great care

Malcolm Allderidge

1638559218

I rang up, registered my cat, was given an appointment on the same day, and have received medication. All of this within 3 hours, if that doesn't impress you then you can not be impressed by anything.Friendly knowledgable staff collected my pet from the car, treated him and returned him to the car, so you are perfectly safe visiting this practice. You then pay by phone, so easy! Thank you!

Jasmin Slade

1633993846

Punctual, helpful , polite, professional

Beverley Desborough

1627209988

Very helpful vet

Ray Shilling

1620293472

Lee Easton

1613935060

Great job looking after my new puppy. Brilliant veterinary surgery!

Kere Ascot

1611418411

Walter “honest reviews” Sobchak

1610299628

Excellent service with a smile and extremely professional. Highly recommended over other vet practices in Tavistock.

Wendy Stackhouse

1606655668

Very efficient...pleasant to visit even though it is outside!

Jay Handscomb

1605008526

Quentin Kundalini (Q)

1602090495

I cannot fault the lovely lady who looked at Hettys leg. The trip to the vet itself was eventful as I mistakenly entered an an incorrect postcode and ended up 6 miles from the vet and 30 years in the past, asking some yokels the way to Tesco. They looked aghast at me and had a twenty minute totally incomprehensible conversation with each other before giving me the 20 minutes incomprehensible directions, I nodded politely and drove off wondering if the aging passenger would actually make it home.

Mandy Betts

1597247065

They have always taken wonderful care of our pets.

Ian Bolwell

1595933596

Excellent service

pauline williams

1592934015

Good care

Mike Perkin

1590658906

Excellent service

Oliver Boyce

1583434243

Very friendly and helpful staff

Claire Warren

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garry smith

1580322908

Carole Gawn (CazzieG)

1575671597

Excellent facilities, caring friendly professional staff, always there to help

Sarah Biggs

1575618003

I think Drake vets is the best vets I have ever used. All the staff are well informed kind caring and honest.

Dee Mc

1575044158

Charles Atkinson

1575030247

First class

Sean Hopkinson

1574761894

Very kind and friendly.

NatureByTheTamar

1573506663

Staff are always very friendly and kind towards both me and my dog. Prices as expected. Only complaint is that medication is kept only in their yelverton branch so you have to make a second trip to collect prescriptions rather than doing it all in one trip.