Vet practice

City Vets

Exeter, South West

Find themExeter, 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

Looking for a vet in Exeter? City Vets is listed in our directory. The practice address is 12 Lovelace Gardens, Exeter, EX2 8XQ. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Pinces Gardens is around 1.49 km away. Jar, a dog-friendly café roughly 3.09 km away, is listed in our local directory too.

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 City Vets 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:

St Davids Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

Dawlish Road, Exeter, EX6 8AA· 2.3 km

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St Davids Vetinary Hospital

24-hour

Exeter, EX4 4NT· 3.5 km

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Sidmouth Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Sidmouth, EX10 0NA· 19.9 km

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Okeford Veterinary Centre

Emergency

West Devon, TQ13 8AA· 21.7 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Does City Vets take on new clients?

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

Where's the nearest emergency vet to City Vets?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is St Davids Veterinary Clinic, about 2.34 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 — Pinces Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.49 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 City Vets?

City Vets is at 12 Lovelace Gardens, Exeter, EX2 8XQ. 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 City Vets 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 City Vets to check they treat your species before booking.