We are a friendly practice in Crediton, Mid Devon with eighteen vets which has evolved over 65 years. Our aim is to provide a high standard of care at a fair price, along with professionalism and approachability. We offer a personal service with high standards of care. At St Boniface you can expect up to date clinical treatment from professionals who genuinely care.
We treat all types of animals big and small. Whether your pet is sick or your pedigree Holstein herd is under performing we have dedicated vets who can help.
A little bit more about us...
The small animal veterinary team consists of Tony Kemmish, Marie Kemmish, Ben Dart, Emma James, Jane White, Clare Smith, Kate Lethbridge, Danielle Priestley, Hattie Algar and Laura Thirtle-Mills; who are routinely engaged in small animal work.
The farm veterinary team consists of Tony Kemmish, Ruth Wotton, Danielle Priestley, Chris Just, Ingrid Bjiker, Charlotte Fowler, Emily Simcock, Rachel Risdon, Sylvie McElligott, Hattie Algar and Veronica Gallardo Bustos (Vero).
The equine veterinary team consists of Tony Kemmish, Clare Smith, Kate Lethbridge, Hattie Algar and Laura Thirtle-Mills.
Our Registered Veterinary Nurses are Sarah, Sadie, Sammi, Leanne and Deanna and Student Nurse Grace. Abi is our Animal Nursing Assistant, she assists the veterinary team with cleaning, handling and care of animals pre & post op.
We also have a night RVN, Alice. She works alongside the night vet to care for hospitalised patients and deal with emergencies as they arise.
To read more about our vets, nurses and admin team, please click the "Meet The Team" tab at the top of the page.
Services that we offer
The practice has invested in quality diagnostic equipment to allow rapid and accurate identification of problems. We are also committed to minimally invasive surgery and investigation, so that where a procedure is essential, the impact on the pet is reduced.
Ultrasound – Imaging of soft tissues – particularily good at identifying pregnancies, bladder problems, abdominal tumours and heart disease.
Digital Radiography (x-rays) – Very useful for looking at bones, chests and abdomens.
Rigid Endoscopy – Allows us to scope (put a camera into) nasal passages, throats and windpipes. The scope can also be used to look inside bladders and the abdomen.
Flexible Endoscopy – Allows us to put a camera into the gastro-intestinal tract and the respiratory tract in order to take samples, look for lesions and remove foreign bodies without the need for invasive surgery.
Laparoscopy – Keyhole abdominal surgery – this allows a surgeon to view organs in the abdomen directly and to sample them if appropriate. Laparoscopic surgery is less invasive and can give better, safer access to areas of the abdomen than conventional open surgery.
Neutering – Including keyhole neutering in bitches (laparoscopic spey).
Dental work – In a dedicated theatre.
Physiotherapy – Land and water based.
Acupuncture - A treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes.
Cat and dog wards – Kept separate to help reduce stress for inpatients.
Soft tissue surgery – For example removal of lumps, correction of physical abnormalities and repair of wounds
Orthopaedic surgery – Repair of some fractures
Out of hours - 24/7 emergency service and hospitalisation
RCVS tier 2 accreditation
