Tarka Vets

16/06/2026

THANK YOU!

I would like to say a big thank you to all our lovely clients who wished Rob and I luck on our special day. The sun shone for us and we had an amazing time celebrating with friends and family. We are now looking forward to spending the next few days together in my home town of Madrid in Spain! 🇪🇸

Marina 💙💃

15/06/2026

⚠️ Clinic Date Change 📅⚠️

Please note that Ilfracombe Pop-Up Clinic has been rescheduled from Tuesday 23rd June to Tuesday 30th June.

Should you need us in the meantime, we will still be here to see your furry friends in our Barnstaple branch 🐾

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. 💙

15/06/2026

⚠️🚨 FOUND 🚨⚠️

We have had an elderly male Staffordshire Bull Terrier handed in to the practice this morning. Unfortunately the microchip details are NOT up to date.

Please give the practice a call on 01271 452660 if you think he may be yours.

12/06/2026

This weekend is a very special one for the Tarka family 💙

We would like to wish our wonderful boss Marina and her fiancé Rob the most amazing wedding day tomorrow.

Together, they have both played such an important part in bringing Tarka Vets to life. From Marina’s dedication and vision to Rob’s hard work behind the scenes (including creating our beautiful reception desk!), they have helped make Tarka the welcoming practice it is today.

We are so excited to celebrate this next chapter with you both and wish you a lifetime of adventure together.

Congratulations, Marina & Rob! 🥂✨💍

Love from all of us at Tarka Vets 🐾

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

💙TOMORROW 🐾

We'll be at our pop up clinic in Ilfracombe tomorrow from 3-6pm where you will be greeted by our lovely vet Freya!
If you need an appointment we do have a couple of slots left, so give us a call to book on 01271452660

04/06/2026

How handsome does this chap look in his smart tie! 🐾

At 13 years old, Benson is a true senior gentleman, but that certainly doesn't stop him from looking incredibly dapper. Dressed to impress for his visit with our lovely vet, Marina, Benson looked every bit the distinguished gentleman — and we think he wears his tie exceptionally well! 🐾💙

30/05/2026

May has been Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month with the 2026 theme compassion and empathy which our four have in abundance.

Our RVN's (registered veterinary nurses) Angela, Charlotte, Evie and Lis are (in our completely non-biased opinion) the best nurses a pet could come across.

They use their skills day and night, monitoring anaesthesia, nursing patients, keeping the clinical areas clinically clean. Prepared patients for surgery, taking X-rays and dental X-rays, triaging urgent cases, performing senior health checks, taking blood, looking at samples in our in house lab. Lis as a accredited PACT ABTC and animal training instructor and behaviour technician offers behavioral consults in the practice or on home visits.

Their skills are many and diverse but most importantly they are kind caring people who treat the pets who come through our doors as their own and their owners as they would want to be treated. To share in the joys and sadnesses of sharing our lives with our amazing furry friends.

26/05/2026

Staff dogs Albus and Ivy are keeping cool with homemade frozen treats 🐾❄️
Just banana and natural yogurt…simple, tasty and perfect for warm days! 🍌🥣