Vet practice in St Austell

    Beacon VetCare

    4.9(216 reviews)
    Polmear Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL24 2AR
    Open Weekends
    Disabled Access
    Car Park

    Combined comparison cost

    £116Dog comparison cost
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    About this practice

    Beacon VetCare in St Austell

    Beacon VetCare is a multi-site independent veterinary practice located in Cornwall, offering a range of services from routine care to 24/7 emergency services. They provide health checks, vaccinations, dental care, nutritional advice, and advanced surgical procedures including orthopaedic, spinal, and soft tissue surgery. The practice caters to a variety of animals, focusing on comprehensive pet care. The practice emphasises its independent ownership, ensuring decisions are made directly by their experienced staff in collaboration with the community. Their philosophy centres on providing veterinary care designed around the pet's best interests. The directors, Colin Whiting and Lizzy Whiting, both RCVS Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Surgery, lead a team with extensive experience. Beacon VetCare operates a purpose-built referral centre in Summercourt that is open 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies. They also offer the "Beaconeers Pet Health Scheme" to make their services more accessible and affordable for the local community. The practice is dedicated to community engagement and maintaining a high standard of veterinary care.

    Beacon VetCare is based at Polmear Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL24 2AR in Cornwall. The practice treats cats, dogs and small mammals and publishes prices for 4 services including consultations from £48 and dog vaccinations from £48. It is open at weekends, offers on-site parking and provides step-free access.

    Animals treated

    Dogs
    Cats
    Small Mammals

    Beacon VetCare Prices

    From practice website
    Updated 27 Apr 2026
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    Combined comparison cost

    Dog comparison cost

    £116

    Recurring care pricing

    Consultation£10 below UK avg (£58)
    £48
    Dog booster vaccination£21 below UK avg (£69)
    £48
    Microchip£6 below UK avg (£26)
    £20

    One-off costs

    Dog spay
    £420
    Dog castration£54 above UK avg (£246)
    £300
    Neutering (general)
    £360

    These vary by weight, breed and clinical needs — request a quote from the practice.

    Additional services

    Brucella Test
    £94.97
    Follow-up consultation
    £42
    Out-of-hours consultation
    £120
    Ct Scan
    £750
    Dental scale & polish
    £350
    Cat euthanasia (in clinic)
    £160
    Dog euthanasia (in clinic)
    £120
    Hip Elbow Score
    £600
    Rabbit spay
    £300
    Outpatient Ct Additional Body Area
    £250
    Outpatient Ct One Body Area
    £750
    Pregnancy Ultrasound
    £120
    Priority Turnaround
    £120
    Urgent Turnaround
    £288
    Puppy vaccination course
    £60
    Rabies vaccination
    £72.75
    Weekend Urgent Turnaround
    £324
    Written prescription fee
    £16
    Xray 1 4 Views
    £600

    Prices shown are guides extracted from the practice's published price list. Always confirm directly with the practice as costs can vary by pet, weight and clinical need.

    Health Plans

    Beaconeers Membership — Adult Dog

    dog
    cat
    rabbit
    adult
    other
    Beaconeers Membership — Adult Dog£20/mo
    Beaconeers Membership — Adult Cat£20/mo
    Beaconeers Membership — Rabbit£12/mo
    • Routine vaccinations
    • Free first consultation
    • Discounted services

    Beaconeers Membership — Adult Dog

    dog
    cat
    rabbit
    adult
    Beaconeers Membership — Adult Dog£12/mo
    Beaconeers Membership — Adult Cat
    Beaconeers Membership — Adult Rabbit
    • Priority booking for appointments
    • Free first vaccinations
    • Discounted consultations

    Pet Health Club — Adult Dog (Medium)

    dog
    adult
    • Annual vaccinations
    • 12 months flea and worm treatment
    • Annual health check with a vet
    • Discount on additional treatments

    Frequently asked questions

    Common questions about Beacon VetCare.

    Beacon VetCare reviews

    4.9(216 reviews)

    Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 216 reviews. Sourced from Google.

    Latest reviews

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    • Sally Fallows· a month ago

      We registered our JRT with Beacon Vetcare at Par and were extremely impressed by the service that we were given. Harry gave our elderly dog a very thorough first consultation and examination, and we felt very reassured about the advice we received. And the action that needs to be taken with regards to his heart murmur. Very impressed thank you.

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    • Roy Clemens· 2 months ago

      My cat Clint has recently had sòme dentistry done. I was unsure whether it was a good idea as he is 15 years old. The vet I saw reassured me it was a good idea and nice thing to do for him. I went ahead with the surgery. All went well and I felt he was excellently cared for and the surgery went well. He is pretty much fully recovered now and I am very pleased with the service and communication from all the staff I saw. Many thanks from Clint and me.

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    • Natasha Mawson· 2 months ago

      I absolutely love this place! All our dogs are very well looked after, my weimarnarer Bella has recently had an op & she got a lovely welcome when I took her in for a check yesterday! Always very happy with service, everyone is just so approachable & happy! Xxx Thankyou! Just feel so much more comfortable leaving any one of them if I need to! Xx

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    • Tina capell· 2 months ago

      My girl was taken into Beacon vet yesterday., We explained her symptoms and the vet was right on what she felt it was in the very beginning. Thanks to her quick diagnosis, my girl may have the best outcome possible. Every stone was uncovered and the best was done for my girl so grateful for having this fantastic vet on the doorstep, that puts the animal well-being first.

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    • Carol Sanders· 2 months ago

      I registered my Chihuahua cross with Beacon Vets at Par. I was very impressed with the friendly atmosphere when entering. The vet I saw was absolutely brilliant. I was a nervous wreck, but I needn’t have been. The examination was caring and thorough. What I also liked I wasn’t pressured into anything. The vet wasn’t at all pushy when I said I don’t deflea or deworm with Pharmaceutical drugs. I use natural products. I was also surprised at the price compared to my previous veterinary practice, hopefully they’ll keep the prices reasonable for clients and their pets. Overall I was very impressed.

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    Practice data sourced from the RCVS Find a Vet directory. Ratings from Google.