Axe Valley Vets
Blackford
Clear advice. Thoughtful care. Support you can trust. From routine check-ups to more complex treatment, our team is here to provide inspiring vet care to pet owners across Blackford and the wider Somerset area.
We're here to support your pet's health, offering services including consultations, preventative care, and out-of-hours emergency support.
Our care is rated 4.8 on Google
How can we help today?
Registered clients can book appointments, request repeat medication, and make payments by logging into their account.
New here? Register your pet with us today.
Our practice.
Opening hours
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am - 1:00pm
- Sunday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
Upcoming changes
- August Bank Holiday
- Closed
Contact us
Emergencies
During opening hours
Call the practice and we'll tell you exactly what to do.
Out of hours
Call us then head to:
Somerset Veterinary Emergency Clinic (SVEC), Quantock Veterinary Hospital Quantock Terrace The Drove Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4BA.
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On-site parking
Wheelchair accessible - assistance available at main door
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Services
Please note: Some services are not available for every species. Please check which animals are covered.
Meet the team.
Get to know the friendly team delivering inspiring vet care at Axe Valley Vets.
Anna Mathers
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
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Dave
BVSc MRCVS Clinical Director
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David
BVSc MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
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Emma
BVSc MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
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Harriet
BVetMed GPCert (SAS) PgC (SAS) MRCVS RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery - Vet Clinical Manager
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Joanna Wagstaff
BVetMed BSc MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
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Lou
BVetMed PG Dip CABT MRCVS Clinical Director
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Naomi
BVSc MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
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Nikki
BVSc CertAVP PGCertVBM MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
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Rebecca
BVSc MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
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What our clients are saying.
We're proud of the trust our clients place in our team.
Axe Valley Blackford are absolutely fantastic. Our vet, David, was so thorough with our boy and really took the time to listen to my worries...
It's a pleasure coming to the surgery you make the human and pet very very welcome. My baby girl Venya is calm and happy to see reception an...
Very thorough assessment of dog lameness. Lots of treats for nervous dog, making him very happy there. Good clear description of how to proc...
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