Vet practice

Cave

Somerset, South West

24-hour emergency

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24-hour careListed as open 24/7

Opening hoursListed below

Find themSomerset, South West

Details checked17 Jun 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

If you're near Somerset, Cave is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at West Buckland Road, Wellington, TA21 9LE. The practice is listed as offering round-the-clock emergency cover; call ahead before travelling. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Elm Meadows is one of the closest green spaces, about 2.87 km away.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Cave before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Mount Vets Veterinary Hospital

24-hour

Taunton Road, Wellington, TA21 9FG· 3.4 km

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Priory Close Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Station Road, Taunton, TA4 3BU· 9.7 km

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice

Emergency

Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AF· 18.2 km

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Oak Apple Veterinary

24-hour

10 West Street, Ilminster, TA19 9AB· 18.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cave accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Cave and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Somerset.

What if my pet has an emergency near Somerset?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Mount Vets Veterinary Hospital, about 3.37 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?

Yes — Elm Meadows is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.87 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Is there parking near Cave?

Cave is at West Buckland Road, Wellington, TA21 9LE. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Can Cave see rabbits or small animals?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Cave to check they treat your species before booking.