Tarka Vets is an independent small animal veterinary practice at St George's House in Pilton, Barnstaple, North Devon. It was founded by vets Freya Brookes and Marina Certucha-Vargas.
Services include routine preventive care and vaccinations, nurse consultations, dentistry with dental x-ray, diagnostics including an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound and echocardiography, inpatient care, an on-site pharmacy, home visits and end-of-life care.
Tarka Vets covers its own emergencies and out-of-hours care 24 hours a day.
Independent practice
Cats
Dogs
Checked between 3 November 2026 and 4 November 2026
| Item | Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Small pet | Exotic pet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultations | |||||
| Consultation | £52 | £52 | £52 | £52 | £42 |
| Follow-up consultation | £42 | £42 | £42 | £42 | £32 |
| Out-of-hours consultation | £150 all pets | ||||
| Nurse appointment | £25 all pets | ||||
| Video consultation video | £42 all pets | ||||
| Vaccinations | |||||
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £90 all pets | ||||
| Annual booster includes consultation | £60 | £60 | £75 | £60 | £60 |
| Kennel cough | £60 all pets | ||||
| Neutering | |||||
| Castration includes post-op checks, pain relief |
From £195
| £85 | – | £120 | – |
| Spay includes post-op checks, pain relief |
From £300
| £135 | – | £170 | – |
| Other treatments & fees | |||||
| Nail clip | £20 all pets | ||||
| Anal gland expression | £25 all pets | ||||
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £275 all pets | ||||
| Cytology (ear swab) | £15 all pets | ||||
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £20 all pets | ||||
| Basic urine screen | £20 all pets | ||||
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £65 all pets | ||||
| Dental with extractions includes general anaesthetic, post-op checks, pain relief | £550 all pets | ||||
| Blood test |
From £90
|
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Tarka health plan
Tarka health plan for rabbits
Tarka health plan senior
| Item | Dog |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £52 |
| Follow-up consultation | £42 |
| Out-of-hours consultation | £150 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £25 all pets |
| Video consultation video | £42 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £90 all pets |
| Annual booster includes consultation | £60 |
| Kennel cough | £60 all pets |
| Neutering | |
| Castration includes post-op checks, pain relief |
From £195
|
| Spay includes post-op checks, pain relief |
From £300
|
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £20 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £25 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £275 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £15 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £20 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £20 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £65 all pets |
| Dental with extractions includes general anaesthetic, post-op checks, pain relief | £550 all pets |
| Blood test |
From £90
|
Tarka health plan
Tarka health plan senior
| Item | Cat |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £52 |
| Follow-up consultation | £42 |
| Out-of-hours consultation | £150 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £25 all pets |
| Video consultation video | £42 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £90 all pets |
| Annual booster includes consultation | £60 |
| Kennel cough | £60 all pets |
| Neutering | |
| Castration includes post-op checks, pain relief | £85 |
| Spay includes post-op checks, pain relief | £135 |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £20 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £25 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £275 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £15 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £20 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £20 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £65 all pets |
| Dental with extractions includes general anaesthetic, post-op checks, pain relief | £550 all pets |
| Blood test |
From £90
|
Tarka health plan
Tarka health plan senior
| Item | Rabbit |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £52 |
| Follow-up consultation | £42 |
| Out-of-hours consultation | £150 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £25 all pets |
| Video consultation video | £42 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £90 all pets |
| Annual booster includes consultation | £75 |
| Kennel cough | £60 all pets |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £20 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £25 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £275 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £15 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £20 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £20 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £65 all pets |
| Dental with extractions includes general anaesthetic, post-op checks, pain relief | £550 all pets |
| Blood test |
From £90
|
Tarka health plan
Tarka health plan for rabbits
| Item | Small pet |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £52 |
| Follow-up consultation | £42 |
| Out-of-hours consultation | £150 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £25 all pets |
| Video consultation video | £42 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £90 all pets |
| Annual booster includes consultation | £60 |
| Kennel cough | £60 all pets |
| Neutering | |
| Castration includes post-op checks, pain relief | £120 |
| Spay includes post-op checks, pain relief | £170 |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £20 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £25 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £275 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £15 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £20 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £20 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £65 all pets |
| Dental with extractions includes general anaesthetic, post-op checks, pain relief | £550 all pets |
| Blood test |
From £90
|
| Item | Exotic pet |
|---|---|
| Consultations | |
| Consultation | £42 |
| Follow-up consultation | £32 |
| Out-of-hours consultation | £150 all pets |
| Nurse appointment | £25 all pets |
| Video consultation video | £42 all pets |
| Vaccinations | |
| First vaccination course includes consultation | £90 all pets |
| Annual booster includes consultation | £60 |
| Kennel cough | £60 all pets |
| Other treatments & fees | |
| Nail clip | £20 all pets |
| Anal gland expression | £25 all pets |
| Ultrasound (echocardiogram) | £275 all pets |
| Cytology (ear swab) | £15 all pets |
| Cytology (fine needle aspiration) | £20 all pets |
| Basic urine screen | £20 all pets |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £65 all pets |
| Dental with extractions includes general anaesthetic, post-op checks, pain relief | £550 all pets |
| Blood test |
From £90
|
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