Salcombe has no vet of its own, so the nearest surgeries are in Kingsbridge, about six miles up the estuary and an easy drive away. Between them they cover routine care and emergencies, so it is worth saving a number before you travel.
Stumpy Post Surgery, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4BL
An independent, family-run mixed practice near Kingsbridge, the closest vet to Salcombe, handling small animals alongside farm and equine work. It runs its own 24-hour emergency care with its own vets and nurses.
💡 Phone ahead, and save the number for out-of-hours, as they provide their own 24-hour emergency cover.
Derby Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1JL
A well-established small-animal practice on Derby Road in Kingsbridge, a short drive from Salcombe, offering routine and urgent care. A useful second option if Selworthy is fully booked.
💡 Call first for opening times and to confirm the current out-of-hours arrangement.
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