Tarka Vets

Your local and proudly independent veterinary practice.
Caring for pets like family! 🐾

We offer personalised healthcare tailored to pets in North Devon.

Logo for Tarka Vets featuring a silhouette of a dog and a cat in two tone blue within a circular design reminiscent of waves.
A tan dog with a collar and a pink tag sitting outside, raising one front paw with a white wooden wall in the background.

Opening soon in Barnstaple! Tarka Vets is a new, independent small animal practice founded by experienced local vets, Freya and Marina. We believe in being part of our community and understanding your pet's needs. Tarka Vets provides high-quality and personalised care. Register your interest now and stay tuned for our opening event!

Open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday; 8.30am-11:30am Saturday
at St George's House, St George’s Road, Barnstaple EX32 7AS

Two women Marina and Freya smiling outdoors with mountains and a lake in the background.

Our Philosophy

At Tarka Vets, we're dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for your pets. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and understanding the individual needs of each animal. Our experienced veterinary surgeons, Marina Certucha-Vargas and Freya Brookes, are committed to offering a high standard of medical and surgical expertise in a friendly and supportive environment.

We're establishing our practice in the heart of Barnstaple at St George's House, aiming to create a welcoming space where you and your pets feel comfortable and well-cared for. We're looking forward to becoming a trusted part of the North Devon community.