independent local vet in Tavistock & Yelverton

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To arrange a appointment at either branch, please call 01822 854 255

We run a full 24 hour emergency service 365 days a year from our Yelverton Surgery

New Clients — We are happy to accept new clients. Please call us or visit either surgery to register.

Yelverton, Leg O Mutton

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

Monday - Friday	9 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday	9 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday	Closed

Drake Vets Yelverton

3.9

Tavistock

01822 854 255

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

Monday - Friday	9 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday	9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday	Closed

Drake Vets Tavistock

4.7

Drake Vets Yelverton

3.9

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Ali Kendall

4 days ago

They looked after both our elderly dogs very caring and made a difficult time easier. Very caring and kind

Athena Chart

3 months ago

I have been bringing my pets for treatment to Drake’s Vets, for many years. The treatment, care, and friendless received, has always been first class by all members of the team. I would Highly recommended this veterinary practice

Old Hippy

6 months ago

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

a year ago

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

a year ago

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

a year ago

Excellent vets, especially Chris

Patty Penny

a year ago

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

a year ago

Daniel Hooper

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

7 years ago

Gary Smith

7 years ago

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

7 years ago

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

Mc Flurricane

7 years ago

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

Mark Sinclair

9 years ago

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Drake Vets Tavistock

4.7

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Ryan Arnold

6 days ago

Jackie Cox

3 months ago

Looked after my dogs for years. Always helpful and approachable.

G Dad

7 months ago

Would recommend

philip ferris

7 months ago

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

francis Asquith

a year ago

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

Krystle Minhinett

a year ago

Helen Back

a year ago

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

a year ago

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

Barry Kelley

a year ago

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

Michelle Turner

a year ago

Lovely place, clean and friendly.

David Wills

a year ago

Fantastic loyal company run by friendly team

Patrick Hawksley

2 years ago

Lisa Barker

2 years ago

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

Barry Foster

2 years ago

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

Reg Field

2 years ago

Friendly,informative and caring.

Max Argent

2 years ago

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

3 years ago

Lovely staff and very reasonable prices. Thankyou

Francesca (Frankie)

3 years ago

Louise Davis

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Great service and care.

Stephen Potter

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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

Janette Lown

3 years ago

Lovely,friendly,helpful staff

Andrew Kilmurray

3 years ago

Great care

Malcolm Allderidge

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Punctual, helpful , polite, professional

Beverley Desborough

4 years ago

Very helpful vet

Ray Shilling

4 years ago

Lee Easton

4 years ago

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

Kere Ascot

4 years ago

Walter “honest reviews” Sobchak

4 years ago

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

Wendy Stackhouse

4 years ago

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

Jay Handscomb

4 years ago

Quentin Kundalini (Q)

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

They have always taken wonderful care of our pets.

Ian Bolwell

5 years ago

Excellent service

pauline williams

5 years ago

Good care

Mike Perkin

5 years ago

Excellent service

Oliver Boyce

5 years ago

Very friendly and helpful staff

Claire Warren

5 years ago

garry smith

5 years ago

Carole Gawn (CazzieG)

5 years ago

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

Sarah Biggs

5 years ago

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

Dee Mc

5 years ago

Charles Atkinson

5 years ago

First class

Sean Hopkinson

5 years ago

Very kind and friendly.

NatureByTheTamar

5 years ago

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.

Kody Viggers

5 years ago

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