Vet practice in Exeter

CityVets (Exeter) – Lovelace Gardens

4.9(156 reviews)
12 Lovelace Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XQ
Disabled Access
Car Park

About this practice

CityVets (Exeter) – Lovelace Gardens in Exeter

City Vets Exeter is a veterinary practice with four locations across Exeter: Alphington, St Thomas, Heavitree, and Whipton. They provide veterinary services for pets, including senior pet care, vaccinations, annual health checks, dental care, and repeat prescriptions. The practice prides itself on offering professional and caring service with a focus on client communication and trust in decision-making. Two of their surgeries, Alphington and St Thomas, are accredited at Silver Level as Cat Friendly Clinics. St Thomas also holds the Silver Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund Standard, while Heavitree is a Gold Standard RWAF practice. All surgeries are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. City Vets Exeter provides convenient parking at all four locations. Clients can book appointments, re-order medications, register their pets, and inquire about their healthcare plan through the practice's services.

CityVets (Exeter) – Lovelace Gardens is based at 12 Lovelace Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XQ in Devon. The practice treats aquatics, birds, cats, dogs, exotic/wild and small mammals and publishes prices for 3 services including consultations from £62 and microchipping from £25. It is offers on-site parking and provides step-free access.

Animals treated

Dogs
Cats
Small Mammals
Birds
Exotic/Wild
Aquatics

CityVets (Exeter) – Lovelace Gardens Prices

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Updated 5 Aug 2026
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Requires consultation + booster + microchip prices.

Recurring care pricing

ConsultationAround Devon average
£62
Microchip£1 above Devon avg (£24)
£25

One-off costs

Cat spay
£145
Cat castration£11 above Devon avg (£104)
£115

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

Additional services

Anal glands
£23
Animal Health Certificate
£207
Basic Urine Screen
£37.50
Communal Cremation Cat Rabbit
£37.50
Communal Cremation Giant Dog
£85
Communal Cremation Large Dog
£60
Communal Cremation Medium Dog
£60
Communal Cremation Small Dog
£60
Communal Cremation Small Pet
£30
Communal Cremation Xl Dog
£75
Follow-up consultation
£54
Consultation Nurse
£39
Cytology Fine Needle Aspiration
£25
Cytology Test Ear Swab
£14
Dental Assessment Cat
£340
Dental Assessment Dog
£390
Dispensing Fee
£10
Euthanasia Cat
£200
Euthanasia Dog
£195
Fee For Additional Items Prescribed In Same Consultation
£12.50
General Anaesthesia Cat Under 60 Mins
£300
General Anaesthesia Dog Under 60 Mins
£601
Individual Cremation Cat (from)
£190.10
Individual Cremation Large Dog (from)
£289.84
Individual Cremation Medium Dog (from)
£250.87
Individual Cremation Small Dog (from)
£216.88
Individual Cremation Small Pet (from)
£169.50
Individual Cremation Xl Dog (from)
£357.82
Laparoscopic Spay Dog 20 40kg
£684
Laparoscopic Spay Dog Over 40kg
£756
Laparoscopic Spay Dog Under 20kg
£612
Laser Therapy Session Initial Treatment
£45
Medicine Administration Fee Injection To Skin Or Muscle
£18
Nail clip
£24
Neuter Dog Female 20 40kg
£448
Neuter Dog Female Over 40kg
£520
Neuter Dog Female Under 20kg
£376
Neuter Dog Male 20 40kg
£358
Neuter Dog Male Over 40kg
£377
Neuter Dog Male Under 20kg
£275
Physiotherapy Session Initial Treatment
£45
Pre Surgical Pre Anaesthetic Blood Tests
£70
Sedation Cat
£95
Sedation Dog
£110
Ultrasound Abdominal
£232
Ultrasound Echocardiogram
£266
Vaccination Cat Annual Health Check Consultation
£71
Vaccination Cat Course
£95
Vaccination Dog Annual Health Check Consultation
£71
Vaccination Dog Course
£95
Vaccination Kennel Cough Injectable Oral By Itself
£69
Vaccination Kennel Cough Nasal By Itself
£60
Vaccination Kennel Cough Nasal With Other Vaccinations
£35
Vaccination Kennel Cough Oral Injectable With Other Vaccinations
£48
Vaccination Kitten Course
£95
Vaccination Puppy Course
£95
Vaccination Rabbit Annual
£71
Written prescription fee
£21
X Ray Initial Series First Body Area
£337

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

CityVets Health Care Plan

cat
dog
adult
adult_small
adult_medium
adult_large
adult_giant
Cat£16/mo
Small Dog (Up to 10 kg)£17/mo
20 kg)£18/mo
40 kg)£21/mo
Giant Dog (Over 40 kg)£25.50/mo
  • Annual vaccinations with a vet
  • Annual flea, tick and worm treatment
  • Health check with a nurse consultation
  • Annual urine and blood pressure check
  • Anal gland expression and nail clip, two per year included
  • Microchipping for £5
  • 20% off annual health check blood test
  • 10% off neutering
  • 10% off dental procedures
  • 10% off food and pet accessories purchased in practice

CityVets Health Care Plan - Rabbit

rabbit
adult
£15/month
  • Annual vaccinations with a vet
  • Flystrike prevention
  • Health check with a nurse consultation
  • 1 x 2kg bag of hay per month

Healthcare Plan

cat
dog
rabbit
adult
adult_small
adult_medium
adult_large
adult_giant
Cat£16/mo
Small Dog (Up to 10 kg)£17/mo
20 kg)£18/mo
40 kg)£21/mo
Giant Dog (Over 40 kg)£25.50/mo
Rabbit£15/mo
  • 1 Included Nurse Consult (regular opening times)
  • Microchip for £5
  • 2 Nail Clips per year
  • 2 Anal Gland Expressions per year
  • Included Annual Health Check & Vaccination Consultation
  • Included Rabbit Annual Vaccination
  • Included Basic Urine Screen

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Common questions about CityVets (Exeter) – Lovelace Gardens.

CityVets (Exeter) – Lovelace Gardens reviews

4.9(156 reviews)

Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 156 reviews. Sourced from Google.

Latest reviews

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  • Ann King· 3 months ago

    Vets that care, prioritize the health and well being of pets and support owners, especially when the day they dread arrives. Forever grateful to Sam and his team, both front of house and behind the scenes for their recent care for our little B 💔

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  • nicola· 5 months ago

    Very friendly staff who have taken good care of my animals for over 2 decades.

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  • Bradley Gill· 12 months ago

    Couldn't of asked for a better vets. Friendly and respectful veterinarians/secretary staff. Especially with my male hating female dog. Appreciate everything they've done for me and my animals even with my rabbit sad and unexpected passing

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  • Jenny Mitchelmore· a year ago

    Easy access and parking, staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Really pleasant waiting room. The vet I saw was also extremely good and provided excellent advice and guidance on the dental treatment for my cat.

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  • Donna Cook· 6 years ago

    Outstanding vets. We are regulars at Buddle Lane for old and new pets. More recently new with puppies Maggie and Daisy. Wouldn't go anywhere else and the whole team truly put there heart and sole into each and every animal and human. xx

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