About Veterinary Care in Aberdeenshire
This guide to veterinary clinics in Aberdeenshire, Scotland helps pet owners compare county-wide options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises the overall clinic landscape and highlights practical differences that matter when choosing where to register or where to go in an urgent situation.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Aberdeenshire
There are 47 veterinary clinics in Aberdeenshire, with an average Google rating of 4.6★. 43 clinics treat dogs and cats. 22 clinics offer farm or large-animal services. 22 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour veterinary cover is explicitly stated at Donview Veterinary Centre (Inverurie), which describes a 24-hour emergency and hospitalisation service.
Across the county’s 15 towns, provision is spread across multiple local areas; examples include Aberdeen, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Ellon, Banchory, Banff, Westhill, and Turriff. Availability and the service mix can vary by town, so it is worth checking whether a nearby practice offers the specific animal coverage (companion animal vs mixed practice) and availability (routine appointments vs out-of-hours) you need.
What services are commonly available county-wide
Most local provision is companion-animal focused: 43 clinics are listed as dog-and-cat / small-animal providers, with additional mixed-practice capacity through 22 farm-animal clinics and 20 equine clinics. Routine preventive care is clearly part of the local baseline (for example, vaccinations and dental care are explicitly listed by Aurora Veterinary Clinic), and common surgical procedures such as neutering are also explicitly listed. Emergency treatment is a substantial part of the county landscape (22 clinics), and written review themes for leading clinics frequently reference consultation time, clarity of explanations, and handling of nervous animals (for example, Donview’s cat-focused facilities and feedback about careful handling).
Two practical, measurable indicators of accessibility and decision-support are strong in this county: 47 clinics have websites, and there are 6,368 total Google reviews across the county. Capacity for staff development is also present at scale, with 22 clinics offering veterinary nurse (VN) training.
Emergency/out-of-hours clinics vs routine-only clinics
Emergency and out-of-hours capacity is not uniform: 22 clinics offer it, which means 25 clinics are likely to be routine-hours providers based on the county totals. For pet owners, this affects where you can go first when a problem cannot wait until the next working day, and whether the clinic can keep care continuous across evenings and weekends. It also affects how you plan: if you register with a routine-only provider, you may still need to know in advance which local emergency provider you would use when your own clinic is closed.
VN training clinics vs non-training clinics
VN training is offered by 22 clinics, while 25 are not listed as training providers. In practical terms, training clinics often have formalised nurse-led appointments and structured workflows (for example, Donview positions itself as a veterinary nurse training facility and also describes nurse-led senior pet clinics), which can improve access for routine monitoring and follow-up. For pet owners managing long-term conditions or older pets, that can translate into more appointment types and more ways to get support between vet consultations, while still keeping vet-led diagnosis and treatment decisions in place.
The role of mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics
Beyond the top-listed providers, the county relies on a large number of routine-focused practices to deliver day-to-day care at local scale, especially for vaccination programmes, dental care, microchipping, and non-urgent consultations. These clinics reduce travel time for basic needs and can be a practical choice for ongoing preventive care when emergency cover is not the deciding factor. They also form much of the county’s appointment capacity, which matters given the overall review volume and the spread of clinics across 15 towns.
Overall, Aberdeenshire has strong depth across many providers, although out-of-hours provision is offered by fewer than half of clinics.
Animal focus across the county
Provision is primarily companion-animal (dogs and cats), with substantial mixed-practice coverage: 22 clinics offer farm or large-animal services and 20 offer equine services, indicating meaningful capacity for livestock and horse owners alongside small-animal care.
In summary, vets in Aberdeenshire are supported by a broad network of 47 clinics with strong average ratings, a defined group offering emergency/out-of-hours care, and meaningful mixed-practice coverage; use the ranked clinic list above to match your needs to the most suitable provider.
Freshness: January 2026
Top Vets in Aberdeenshire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Aberdeenshire, ranked by service quality and reviews
Aurora Veterinary Clinic has been serving pets since 2006, and its website highlights core routine care such as vaccinations, dental care, neutering and microchipping. Clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services, and the website notes that its emergency procedure would remain unchanged during a renovation period.
In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe appointments that don’t feel rushed, with vets giving clear, detailed explanations and involving owners in decision-making. A recurring real-world example is ongoing management of persistent ear infections: one reviewer describes concerns about a lack of testing and unnecessary ongoing injections, while another describes a follow-up conversation with a manager that clarified the treatment plan and changed their view of the care.
Aurora Veterinary Clinic has been serving pets since 2006, and its website highlights core routine care such as vaccinations, dental care, neutering and microchipping. Clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services, and the website notes that its emergency procedure would remain unchanged during a renovation period.
In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe appointments that don’t feel rushed, with vets giving clear, detailed explanations and involving owners in decision-making. A recurring real-world example is ongoing management of persistent ear infections: one reviewer describes concerns about a lack of testing and unnecessary ongoing injections, while another describes a follow-up conversation with a manager that clarified the treatment plan and changed their view of the care.
Donview Veterinary Centre offers care for cats and dogs, with a clear emphasis on feline-friendly handling and facilities. The practice states it runs its own 24-hour emergency and hospitalisation service (so pets are treated by their own vets), and it also positions itself as a training facility for veterinary nurses. Distinctive, clinic-specific features include an ICC Gold level Cat Friendly accreditation, a cat-only waiting area and cat-only ward, and a stated policy of not setting staff any targets.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe thorough routine checks and vets taking time to gather background before diagnosing, plus careful handling of nervous animals (including a semi-feral cat).
Donview Veterinary Centre offers care for cats and dogs, with a clear emphasis on feline-friendly handling and facilities. The practice states it runs its own 24-hour emergency and hospitalisation service (so pets are treated by their own vets), and it also positions itself as a training facility for veterinary nurses. Distinctive, clinic-specific features include an ICC Gold level Cat Friendly accreditation, a cat-only waiting area and cat-only ward, and a stated policy of not setting staff any targets.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe thorough routine checks and vets taking time to gather background before diagnosing, plus careful handling of nervous animals (including a semi-feral cat).
Ashgrove Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as independently owned and set up as a multi-clinic practice with a relatively large clinical team (the website states 12 vets, 14 registered veterinary nurses, and 2 veterinary care assistants). The website highlights certificate holders in pain management (including acupuncture), dermatology, plus emergency medicine (nurse) and nutrition (nurse).
From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe good experiences with small animals/exotics (guinea pigs and budgies are specifically mentioned), including dental work for a guinea pig, complex case discussions with “multiple options,” and aftercare gestures such as sending a sympathy card after a pet loss. A minority of recent reviews raise concerns about communication/triage via reception, including one report of being given incorrect information about same-day in-house blood testing, and another describing delayed vet call-backs after an adverse reaction to Librela.
Ashgrove Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as independently owned and set up as a multi-clinic practice with a relatively large clinical team (the website states 12 vets, 14 registered veterinary nurses, and 2 veterinary care assistants). The website highlights certificate holders in pain management (including acupuncture), dermatology, plus emergency medicine (nurse) and nutrition (nurse).
From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe good experiences with small animals/exotics (guinea pigs and budgies are specifically mentioned), including dental work for a guinea pig, complex case discussions with “multiple options,” and aftercare gestures such as sending a sympathy card after a pet loss. A minority of recent reviews raise concerns about communication/triage via reception, including one report of being given incorrect information about same-day in-house blood testing, and another describing delayed vet call-backs after an adverse reaction to Librela.
Ashgrove Veterinary Centre Ltd
Aberdeen
Our Score (86/100)
Ashgrove Veterinary Centre Ltd is an independently owned veterinary practice (the website also states it has three clinics). It appears set up for general pet care alongside specific areas like pain management (including acupuncture) and dermatology. In reviews, owners most often describe supportive communication and practical help, including staff handling insurance paperwork, talking through options, and supporting anxious pets through repeated visits until they’re comfortable. A small number of reviews highlight a serious concern around after-death memorial items being posted without tracking and perceived lack of empathy.
Ashgrove Veterinary Centre Ltd is an independently owned veterinary practice (the website also states it has three clinics). It appears set up for general pet care alongside specific areas like pain management (including acupuncture) and dermatology. In reviews, owners most often describe supportive communication and practical help, including staff handling insurance paperwork, talking through options, and supporting anxious pets through repeated visits until they’re comfortable. A small number of reviews highlight a serious concern around after-death memorial items being posted without tracking and perceived lack of empathy.
Meadows Veterinary Centre
Inverurie
Our Score (83/100)
Meadows Veterinary Centre is set up for both routine and urgent care, with emergency/out‑of‑hours support mentioned in reviews and “emergency veterinary services” listed in the clinic data. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe pets being seen quickly when a condition worsened overnight, diagnostic work-ups (blood tests and X‑rays) to “pinpoint the issue,” and follow-up communication the same morning with a diagnosis and treatment plan (including tablets for feline asthma). Owners of multiple species mention using the practice for cats, dogs, and horses, including “late night call outs” described as prompt.
Meadows Veterinary Centre is set up for both routine and urgent care, with emergency/out‑of‑hours support mentioned in reviews and “emergency veterinary services” listed in the clinic data. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe pets being seen quickly when a condition worsened overnight, diagnostic work-ups (blood tests and X‑rays) to “pinpoint the issue,” and follow-up communication the same morning with a diagnosis and treatment plan (including tablets for feline asthma). Owners of multiple species mention using the practice for cats, dogs, and horses, including “late night call outs” described as prompt.
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