Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Banchory

## Summary Woodside Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice offering small animal, equine and farm services, plus a 24-hour emergency service. Reviews repeatedly mention fast access for urgent problems (for example, being seen within an hour for a bleeding, partially detached dew claw), and vets explaining options before treatment. The practice also runs a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Feedback on costs is mixed: several reviewers say they feel fees are fair, while one long-term client says it has become “increasingly expensive” and has “lost the personal touch.” ## Services - **24-hour emergency service** (stated on the website). - **Small animal services** (website). - **Equine services** (website). - **Farm services** (website). - **Pet Health Club® Plus plan** with **consultations included** (website). - **Urgent injury treatment**: dew claw injury managed quickly, with options explained and the issue dealt with in minutes (review). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (clinic data). ## People - **Frazer** (role not stated): specifically thanked for helping owners through “frightening issues,” alongside clear support for both pets and owners (review). - **Hannah** (role not stated): similarly praised for guiding owners through worrying situations and being “brilliant” with multiple dogs (review). - Staff and vets are often described as **welcoming at the front desk**, **good listeners**, and **efficient** (multiple reviews), with one reviewer contrasting this with a perceived drop in “personal touch” over the past year. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 88 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Speed for urgent problems:** one owner reports being seen within an hour for a bleeding dew claw, with the problem resolved quickly. - **Communication and decision-making:** vets “explain the options” and listen to concerns. - **Day-to-day experience:** repeated comments about friendly, attentive staff and efficient service. - **Cost and value are contested:** some reviewers say they don’t feel overcharged or have “never had any issues with the fees,” while one long-standing client says pricing has risen compared with other practices and feels the practice is more profit-focused.