Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd – Vets in Alford
Clinic Overview
Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independent practice, and the website describes care for pets, farm animals, and horses, including its own out‑of‑hours emergency service. Reviews consistently describe straight‑talking, “no nonsense” decision support (owners say they were helped to make the right choice for their animal), and give concrete examples of the practice taking on urgent and complex situations—from out‑of‑hours attendance at Christmas to surgery performed using local anaesthetic with pre‑op blood tests when another vet had ruled out an operation due to age. The clinic is also described on its website as a registered nurse training practice.
Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independent practice, and the website describes care for pets, farm animals, and horses, including its own out‑of‑hours emergency service. Reviews consistently describe straight‑talking, “no nonsense” decision support (owners say they were helped to make the right choice for their animal), and give concrete examples of the practice taking on urgent and complex situations—from out‑of‑hours attendance at Christmas to surgery performed using local anaesthetic with pre‑op blood tests when another vet had ruled out an operation due to age. The clinic is also described on its website as a registered nurse training practice.
Services
- •Out‑of‑hours emergency service (run by the practice) (website).
- •Emergency care (examples from reviews)
- •Dog treated after ingesting potpourri: IV drip and hospital stay for two nights (review).
- •A “very traumatic emergency” handled alongside routine appointments (review).
- •Tumour surgery using local anaesthetic and sedation, with blood tests to check suitability (review).
- •End‑of‑life care: owners mention being given time to say goodbye at their own pace (review).
- •Preventative care: a pet care plan for preventative healthcare is listed (website).
- •Farm animal care: “routine, emergency and health planning” for farm animals (website).
- •Equine care: routine and emergency visits for horses (website).
- •Species seen beyond typical pets: one reviewer mentions the practice helping with a peahen’s sore eye and a roe deer with a lost leg (review).
People
- •Sarah and Erica are thanked by name in a review; the owner credits them with
- •Offering factual, straightforward advice.
- •Proposing a workable plan for an older dog (local anaesthetic/sedation plus bloods to check heart strength) and carrying out the procedure successfully (review).
- •The wider team is repeatedly described as
- •Allowing owners time and space during euthanasia/goodbyes (review).
- •Gentle handling, including with a “feisty” cat (review).
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 103 reviews. “”
- •Clear, pragmatic guidance: owners mention “straight talking” and “no nonsense factual advice,” framed around helping them choose the right option for the animal.
- •Handling of urgent cases and out‑of‑hours care: examples include being seen out of hours at Christmas, emergency cases that leave owners “so relieved,” and hospitalisation with a drip and overnight stays.
- •Problem‑solving approach to treatment: one owner reports the clinic operated on an older dog’s ruptured tumours using local anaesthetic/sedation and blood tests, after another vet had declined general anaesthetic.
- •Supportive end‑of‑life care: reviewers mention being able to say goodbye “at my pace.”
- •Pricing mentioned as “reasonable”: a couple of reviewers explicitly describe costs as reasonable (no specific fees given).
Special Services
Animals Treated at Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Farm Animals
Pricing at Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd
Opening Hours – Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd
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Reviews for Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 106 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Jenni Morrison
a week ago
Lovely vet and staff always feel safe with my pets there.
William Ross
a month ago
Took our dog to Morven vets today and im very impressed. Explained our dogs symptoms and the vet gave her a good examination. Dog ended up with a steroid injection and a prebiotic treatment. I was expecting a charge of around £150 - £200 but was delighted that it was well under £100. Good to see that theres vets out there looking after our pets wellbeing first, rather than lining their pockets with expensive costs. Thank you so much.
David Mohacsi
a month ago
Sue Peatfield
2 months ago
We have been with Morven Vets for nearly 40 years. At this time when Vets are receiving such a bad name, I have the opposite experience. We are on our 9th Border Collie dog, each has had it's issues, all have been looked after in a professional and caring manor by Morven Vets. Straight talking so that we make the right choice for our pets, the cost has always been reasonable. Put simply they actually care about the service they provide, and they do it very well. 20 years ago we had a nine week old pup who ate potpourri. He was rushed in, had a drip inserted & stayed 2 nights. 12 years later he had lost the use of his back legs & enjoyed a further few years racing around on wheels. We received sound advice throughout his life & we chose when to say goodbye. We even went into the surgery out of hours at Christmas one year, they are always open for emergencies. They have even taken care of a peahen with a sore eyeball & a sweet roe deer that lost a leg when she was side swiped by the car in front of us. She lived in our field for many years. I don't even remember being charged for that one. Keep doing what you are doing, it's very reassuring that you are there when one of my dafties does something stupid... again!
Richard Brough
4 months ago
Pala (Pala)
9 months ago
Glenfinnan 1518
9 months ago
Very caring staff allowed me to say goodbye to Kaya at my pace. Thank you
Glenfinnan 1518
7 months ago
Very caring staff allowed me to say goodbye to Kaya at my pace. Thank you
Barry Lynch
10 months ago
No nonsence factual advice. I wish all vets were like this. Reasonably priced. Really can't praise them highly enough. My vet kept telling me my dog's tumours were nothing to worry about, until one ruptured and then they said he was too old for general anaesthetic which would mean only a few weeks left. Was on holiday in Alford and they said they could operate with local and drugs to calm him and would do bloods to make sure his heart etc. were strong enough. It went like a dream and I now get to spend another year of so with my lovely boy. Thank you Sarah, Erica, and the whole team
Barry Lynch
7 months ago
No nonsence factual advice. I wish all vets were like this. Reasonably priced. Really can't praise them highly enough. My vet kept telling me my dog's tumours were nothing to worry about, until one ruptured and then they said he was too old for general anaesthetic which would mean only a few weeks left. Was on holiday in Alford and they said they could operate with local and drugs to calm him and would do bloods to make sure his heart etc. were strong enough. It went like a dream and I now get to spend another year of so with my lovely boy. Thank you Sarah, Erica, and the whole team
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