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City Vets, Exeter EX2
Exeter, South West
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Listing updated17 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
Practice services
- 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 these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask City Vets which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Dell Park Farm, Bishopsgate Rd, Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0XT· 221.6 km
Vets4Pets Staines
24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard Mill Rd, Staines TW18 4WB· 226.6 km
65 Clare Rd, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7QW· 229.4 km
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near City Vets
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Cowick Barton Playing Fields
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Pet owners in Exeter
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is St Davids Veterinary Clinic (about 2.34 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: St Davids Veterinary Clinic (about 2.34 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to City Vets by distance:
- St Davids Veterinary Clinic2.34 km · directions
- Exeter Veterinary Surgery2.49 km · directions
- Rainbow Bridge Vets2.57 km · directions
- City Vets2.7 km · directions
- CityVets3.21 km · directions