Donview Veterinary Centre

Donview Veterinary Centre in Inverurie is part of VetPartners and provides care for cats and dogs, with a clear emphasis on feline-friendly handling and facilities. The practice says it runs its own 24-hour emergency and hospitalisation service, so pets are treated by its own vets, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Distinctive features include ICC Gold level Cat Friendly accreditation, a cat-only waiting area, and a cat-only ward.

Services

• •General vet care for cats and dogs, including routine health checks and vaccinations. Recent reviews mention thorough routine checks, annual vaccinations, and vets taking time to understand a pet’s history before diagnosing.
• •24-hour emergency care and hospitalisation, managed by the clinic’s own vets.
• •Cat-focused facilities and expertise, including an ICC Gold level Cat Friendly accreditation, a cat-only waiting area, a cat-only ward, and vets with interests in feline medicine.
• •Support for nervous or difficult-to-handle pets. Reviews describe gentle handling of nervous dogs and a semi-feral cat, with staff taking time to keep pets settled.
• •Nurse-led Senior Pet Clinics for older cats and dogs.
• •Veterinary nurse training, with the clinic identified as a training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Emma is praised in reviews as very efficient and very thorough.
• •Gemma is highlighted for being patient with an anxious dog, listening carefully to concerns, and giving clear advice.
• •Lori is credited with going above and beyond for an older dog, including support around a geriatric clinic and follow-up.
• •The clinic also states that its head nurse is a feline medicine specialist.

Reviews

Donview Veterinary Centre has a 4.7-star Google rating from 308 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall.

• •Owners often describe the team as friendly, welcoming, and caring, with reception staff frequently mentioned for being helpful on the phone and in person.
• •Reviews repeatedly mention knowledgeable vets and nurses who answer questions clearly and give useful advice.
• •Appointments are commonly described as thorough, with vets taking time to gather enough background information to diagnose and treat pets properly.
• •Several reviews highlight the clinic being good with anxious or nervous animals, including dogs that dislike vet visits and a semi-feral cat; one reviewer also noted that the entrance doors feel stiff and heavy.