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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Devon
Moorgate Veterinary Group has been providing comprehensive veterinary care for over 50 years, serving both small and large animals across Devon. Our experienced team of veterinary surgeons and nurses operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous support for pet owners and farmers. Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, we maintain the highest standards of animal healthcare. With three branches in Bovey Tracey, Moretonhampstead, and Christow, we offer a wide range of services including emergency care, vaccinations, surgeries, and farm animal management. Our commitment to proactive healthcare is reflected in our preventative care programs and specialist services such as physiotherapy and ophthalmology.We prioritise accessibility, offering home visits and maintaining modern facilities for hospitalisation and treatments. Our team's expertise spans decades, with dedicated professionals like Practice Manager Tracy Laban and specialist physiotherapist Tanya Sprunks enhancing our service quality. We operate a transparent payment system and provide clear pricing information for all our services. Our emergency line ensures immediate assistance for urgent cases, reflecting our dedication to animal welfare beyond regular hours. This long-standing practice combines traditional values with modern veterinary techniques to deliver reliable, compassionate care to the local community.
Services
Emergency Care
Vaccinations
Surgeries
Farm Animal Services
Equine Work
Pet Health Insurance
Microchipping
Physiotherapy
Ophthalmology
Pet Travel
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with immediate response.
- Our team includes RCVS-accredited specialists in ophthalmology and physiotherapy.
- We provide home visits for large animals and mobility-impaired pet owners.
- Our practice has maintained continuous operation for over 50 years.
- We operate transparent pricing with clear payment policies.
Associations and certifications
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
What people say
24/7 emergency service
Compassionate team
Specialist expertise
Home visits available
Long-standing reputation
Services
Emergency Veterinary Care
Our 24/7 emergency service provides immediate assistance for critical animal health issues. Trained veterinary surgeons respond to urgent cases at any hour, ensuring timely intervention for pets and livestock. This service covers initial assessment, stabilisation, and ongoing care for severe injuries, sudden illnesses, and birthing complications across all animal types.
Farm Animal Services
We offer comprehensive farm animal management including herd health monitoring, disease prevention, and emergency treatment. Our services cover routine testing, vaccination programs, and on-farm consultations to maintain livestock health. Specialised support includes bluetongue vaccination advice and parasite management tailored to local agricultural conditions.
Equine Work
Our equine services include vaccinations, dental care, and medical treatments for horses. We provide ambulatory care for routine procedures and coordinate with specialist hospitals for complex cases. Services extend to microchipping, passport documentation, and export health certification for international travel.
Small Animal Care
We deliver comprehensive care for companion animals including vaccinations, neutering, and chronic disease management. Our facilities support surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and dental treatments. Preventative care programs cover parasite control, nutrition advice, and senior pet wellness monitoring across all small animal species.
Pet Travel Services
We provide official documentation for pet travel including Animal Health Certificates post-Brexit. Our Official Veterinarians assist with EU and international travel requirements, offering pre-travel health assessments and certification. We also support businesses exporting animal-derived products to European and Asian markets.
People
Tracy Laban
Practice Manager
With over 20 years in veterinary practice management, Tracy oversees Bovey Tracey branch operations. She ensures seamless coordination between clinical and administrative teams while maintaining high service standards.
Tanya Sprunks
Veterinary Physiotherapist
Tanya combines scientific expertise with clinical experience in animal physiotherapy. Her BSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy enables tailored rehabilitation programs using advanced techniques like laser therapy and electrostimulation for pets' recovery.
Dr Michael Sercombe
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
With 25 years' experience, including a decade specialising in ophthalmology, Michael provides expert eye care. He offers second-opinion diagnostics and surgical treatments for complex eye conditions in domestic animals across the South West.
Debbie Hill
Branch Manager
Debbie manages daily operations at Moretonhampstead branch, coordinating large animal services and farmer support. Her leadership ensures efficient delivery of both clinical and retail services to agricultural clients.
Questions
Do you provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services?
Yes, our emergency service operates continuously with immediate response for urgent animal health issues.
What payment methods do you accept?
We require payment at invoice time but accept major credit/debit cards and cash for all services.
Can you treat large animals like cattle and horses?
Yes, we offer comprehensive farm animal services and equine care at designated branches with home visit options.
Do you offer pet microchipping?
Yes, we provide microchipping services with registration on the Petlog database for permanent pet identification.
Are home visits available for pet owners?
Yes, we offer home visits for large animals and mobility-impaired clients with additional charges applying.
How do I obtain pet travel documentation?
Contact Bovey Tracey branch to arrange Animal Health Certificates for pet travel with our Official Veterinarians.
