Elm Veterinary Group Plymouth
Pet care clinics
As the oldest established Plymouth practice we
are keen to maintain our reputation for the sympathetic and caring
treatment of pets and to develop a friendly, constructive relationship
with their owners.
There has been a veterinary practice on the Milehouse site in
Plymouth for over 75 years. Initially it was a large animal practice,
treating horses and farm animals in a wide area, covering Cornwall,
the lower margins of Dartmoor and part of the South Hams.
Mr Hodinott ran the practice before World War II and he was joined
by Mr White in 1950. In 1951 the practice was called "Hodinott & White".
In 1959 Mr Hodinott ceased practising and Mr J D Parkinson came
from the Yorkshire Dales to join Mr White. Mr K R Watson joined
the practice in the early 1960s and the practice was renamed Parkinson & Watson in
1962.
Mr Watson developed the small animal aspect of the practice. Mr
JS Parkinson joined the practice in 1976 as an assistant, as did
Mr F Bolton. Branch surgeries in Plympton and Plymstock were acquired
in 1979 from the late Fernley Slee. Robert Lusk joined the practice
in 1983 shortly before Mr J D Parkinson retired. Robert Lusk left
in January 2004. In January 2005 Elm Cottage merged with the Mannamead
Veterinary Centre and became The Elm Veterinary Group. With this
merger came a new partner for John - Mr Dick Moar.
In 1986 the practice was renamed "Elm Cottage Veterinary
Centre". Mr Watson retired in 1993 and is remembered
with affection by staff and pet-owners.
Out of hours emergency vet service
Tel: 01752 567 567
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