Our story

Two vets and their three children, bringing a family-owned, independent practice back to Yeovil.

A golden Labrador running through the bracken on a walk

Bringing 40 years of experience to Yeovil

Tom and Sonia both qualified in 2007 and over the past 20 years have worked in all areas of veterinary, from small animal and mixed practice to the Military.

They met while serving with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps and married in 2014. Having always dreamt of opening their own practice and providing pet owners the service that they would expect for their own pets, they went on to open their own successful practice in Amesbury, Wiltshire in 2016.

Keen to bring a family-owned, independent practice back to their home town of Yeovil, Silvester Vets became the vision. Dedicated to providing a caring, compassionate and collaborative service for their clients and the companion animals of Yeovil and the surrounding areas, Tom and Sonia are passionate about using their wealth of experience in both practice management and veterinary medicine to build supportive relationships and to provide high quality and affordable veterinary care.

Tom and Sonia on the beach at sunset
Tom and Sonia out in the snow
Tom and Sonia

At home in Yeovil

Tom and Sonia live locally in Yeovil with their three children and recently had to say goodbye to their 13 year old golden Labrador, Goldie.

Why choose Silvester Vets

Proudly independent

Locally owned by vets, with no affiliation to any of the large corporations that own many of the veterinary practices in the UK.

Family values

A husband and wife team, and the same friendly faces every time.

Twenty-minute appointments

Time to examine your pet properly and answer your questions.

Cost transparency

Fair, competitive prices, set out plainly on our price list.

Routine care to surgery

A comprehensive service, from routine check-ups to surgery and emergency care.

Top of the range equipment

Top of the range equipment and services, with modern treatments and a traditional, personal approach.

Be first through the door

Book a home visit now, or register your interest and we’ll let you know when the surgery opens.