Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Tower Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that (based on the available clinic data) offers emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe both routine and more complex care over long periods, including repeat treatment for greyhounds’ torn knees and support through end-of-life care for a cat (including a condolence card and follow-up information). Several owners also mention being able to get an appointment despite not being registered, and that staff help keep owners calm during stressful visits. A recurring downside in recent reviews is concern that prices have increased significantly. ## Services - Emergency veterinary services (listed in clinic data as 24/7 or extended-hours emergency care). - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data). - Orthopaedic/injury care mentioned in reviews: treatment for torn knees in greyhounds (“patching up … torn knees more than once”). - Support for seriously ill and end-of-life cases: owners describe compassionate care across multiple appointments, plus a condolence card and information/support after a pet’s passing. - Appointments for non-registered patients: one reviewer reports being fitted in for an appointment while travelling with a poorly dog. ## People - Christine (vet, role implied by review): praised for “expertise” and for treating greyhounds with torn knees on more than one occasion. - Nikki / Nicky (role not stated): repeatedly singled out for helping over the years; one reviewer credits her with putting them at ease and supporting their dog’s recovery. - Thomas (role not stated): mentioned positively alongside Nicky in a review thanking the team for their help. - Reception team (roles stated by review context): described as “lovely,” with owners noting they helped them feel at ease when bringing a dog in. ## Reviews 4.8 stars from 372 reviews. The latest written reviews focus on long-term client experiences, staff support during stressful situations, and rising costs. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners mention continuity over many years, including one reviewer reporting 13 years without a bad experience. - Specific clinical experiences cited include treatment of torn knees in greyhounds and care for a poorly dog seen despite not being registered. - Communication and emotional support come up repeatedly: staff “put me at ease,” and one owner highlights end-of-life compassion plus a card after their cat’s passing and clear information afterwards. - Cost concerns are a recurring negative theme in recent reviews, with multiple reviewers saying pricing has become “expensive” or “exorbitant,” especially without insurance.
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Parkside Veterinary Group Ltd treats multiple species (pets, horses and farm animals) and states that emergency/out-of-hours care is available for all three. In reviews, owners most often describe routine preventative care (boosters/injections and yearly check-ups), with several detailed examples of vets taking time to settle nervous dogs before giving injections so the pet “never even noticed it.” Owners also mention practical touches such as online booking, and one euthanasia experience where they were taken straight into a room, allowed to stay as long as needed, and later received a sympathy card and forget-me-nots to scatter. A recurring concern from one long-term client is dissatisfaction with the outsourced after-hours service, described as “shoddy and extremely expensive.”
Parkside Veterinary Group Ltd treats multiple species (pets, horses and farm animals) and states that emergency/out-of-hours care is available for all three. In reviews, owners most often describe routine preventative care (boosters/injections and yearly check-ups), with several detailed examples of vets taking time to settle nervous dogs before giving injections so the pet “never even noticed it.” Owners also mention practical touches such as online booking, and one euthanasia experience where they were taken straight into a room, allowed to stay as long as needed, and later received a sympathy card and forget-me-nots to scatter. A recurring concern from one long-term client is dissatisfaction with the outsourced after-hours service, described as “shoddy and extremely expensive.”

Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a small-animal practice (cats, dogs and puppies are specifically mentioned) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews frequently describe a relaxed, less “hospital-like” atmosphere and staff who handle nervous pets calmly—one owner said their cat barely noticed first vaccinations. There is also a contrasting complaint about repeated direct debit errors and dissatisfaction with how a long-standing client felt treated when leaving.
Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a small-animal practice (cats, dogs and puppies are specifically mentioned) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews frequently describe a relaxed, less “hospital-like” atmosphere and staff who handle nervous pets calmly—one owner said their cat barely noticed first vaccinations. There is also a contrasting complaint about repeated direct debit errors and dissatisfaction with how a long-standing client felt treated when leaving.
Vets Now (Dundee) is part of the Vets Now network (the website describes 60+ UK emergency locations) and is set up primarily for out‑of‑hours pet emergencies rather than routine daytime care. The clinic also offers video consultations, and the website states it provides emergency cover when “host practices are closed.” Recent reviews describe fast triage and ongoing communication during urgent cases—for example, a dog seen after being hit by a car, and pets kept in for monitoring (“in for two nights”). Several owners mention proactive updates, including follow-up calls and “regular updates” on a pet’s progress. Reviews also repeatedly note that out‑of‑hours care can be costly, with one describing it as “invaluable” despite the price.
Vets Now (Dundee) is part of the Vets Now network (the website describes 60+ UK emergency locations) and is set up primarily for out‑of‑hours pet emergencies rather than routine daytime care. The clinic also offers video consultations, and the website states it provides emergency cover when “host practices are closed.” Recent reviews describe fast triage and ongoing communication during urgent cases—for example, a dog seen after being hit by a car, and pets kept in for monitoring (“in for two nights”). Several owners mention proactive updates, including follow-up calls and “regular updates” on a pet’s progress. Reviews also repeatedly note that out‑of‑hours care can be costly, with one describing it as “invaluable” despite the price.
Blairgowrie Vets Ltd
Blairgowrie
Our Score (80/100)
Blairgowrie Vets Ltd is a Vetsure-accredited veterinary practice that treats pets, rabbits, and horses, with routine care alongside procedures such as neutering and gelding/castration. The clinic also advertises out-of-hours emergency cover via a Duty Vet (accessed through an out-of-hours recorded message). Reviewers most often describe supportive care in difficult situations (including end-of-life appointments and home visits), plus ongoing help with longer-term conditions like canine diabetes—though one recent review alleges the practice prioritises money.
Blairgowrie Vets Ltd is a Vetsure-accredited veterinary practice that treats pets, rabbits, and horses, with routine care alongside procedures such as neutering and gelding/castration. The clinic also advertises out-of-hours emergency cover via a Duty Vet (accessed through an out-of-hours recorded message). Reviewers most often describe supportive care in difficult situations (including end-of-life appointments and home visits), plus ongoing help with longer-term conditions like canine diabetes—though one recent review alleges the practice prioritises money.
Vets4Pets Perth operates under the Vets4Pets national brand and is described on its website as a locally owned joint venture run by Dr. Philippa Herd and Fionn Aivaliotis. The clinic presents itself as set up for both routine care and more involved in-practice work, with on-site diagnostics (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound and an in‑house lab), an operating theatre, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - urgent stabilisation carried out in-clinic (one dog with a 41.6°C temperature was put on a cooling mat and cooled with wet towels and an industrial blower before transfer for out-of-hours care) - staff communication and compassion on repeated visits (Philippa is specifically named) - a minority of accounts raising concerns about delays to being seen in an emergency and a strong focus on payment/admin during a crisis
Vets4Pets Perth operates under the Vets4Pets national brand and is described on its website as a locally owned joint venture run by Dr. Philippa Herd and Fionn Aivaliotis. The clinic presents itself as set up for both routine care and more involved in-practice work, with on-site diagnostics (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound and an in‑house lab), an operating theatre, and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - urgent stabilisation carried out in-clinic (one dog with a 41.6°C temperature was put on a cooling mat and cooled with wet towels and an industrial blower before transfer for out-of-hours care) - staff communication and compassion on repeated visits (Philippa is specifically named) - a minority of accounts raising concerns about delays to being seen in an emergency and a strong focus on payment/admin during a crisis
Heartland Veterinary Services Ltd
Aberfeldy
Our Score (79/100)
Heartland Veterinary Services Ltd is a veterinary practice that’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a team that focuses on low-stress handling for anxious or nervous dogs, with multiple owners noting staff (including reception) helped their pets settle. Owners also mention being helped after a “stressful night” and positive support around a dog and her puppies (one reviewer registered multiple pups and adult dogs after that experience).
Heartland Veterinary Services Ltd is a veterinary practice that’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a team that focuses on low-stress handling for anxious or nervous dogs, with multiple owners noting staff (including reception) helped their pets settle. Owners also mention being helped after a “stressful night” and positive support around a dog and her puppies (one reviewer registered multiple pups and adult dogs after that experience).
Kidd Veterinary Centre
Forfar
Our Score (79/100)
Kidd Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent mixed practice (small animal, farm and equine) and states that 24/7 emergency care is covered by their own vets. From the latest reviews available to us, owners mention same-day treatment for a torn dew claw (“got us in and treated that morning”), not adding unnecessary extras, and swift out‑of‑hours call‑out help on a Sunday night. Reviews also reference end‑of‑life care (including putting a dog to sleep) and staff being able to calm anxious pets (and owners).
Kidd Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent mixed practice (small animal, farm and equine) and states that 24/7 emergency care is covered by their own vets. From the latest reviews available to us, owners mention same-day treatment for a torn dew claw (“got us in and treated that morning”), not adding unnecessary extras, and swift out‑of‑hours call‑out help on a Sunday night. Reviews also reference end‑of‑life care (including putting a dog to sleep) and staff being able to calm anxious pets (and owners).
Parkside Veterinary Group
Arbroath
Our Score (78/100)
Parkside Veterinary Group treats multiple species (pets, horses and farm animals) and offers emergency/out-of-hours care (as stated on its website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe routine preventative visits—first vaccinations, boosters and health checks—being handled efficiently, with vets taking time to explain care and helping nervous or “spicy” pets settle (including getting down on the floor with dogs).
Parkside Veterinary Group treats multiple species (pets, horses and farm animals) and offers emergency/out-of-hours care (as stated on its website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe routine preventative visits—first vaccinations, boosters and health checks—being handled efficiently, with vets taking time to explain care and helping nervous or “spicy” pets settle (including getting down on the floor with dogs).
Wallace Vets
Dundee
Our Score (78/100)
Wallace Vets is a veterinary practice that also acts as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a mixed experience: several owners highlight patient handling for anxious dogs (including taking extra time so a nervous rescue dog could be fully examined), while a smaller number report serious concerns about cost and communication—one owner says they felt pressured toward euthanasia and were quoted £2.4k for surgery they later had done elsewhere for £1.2k. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Extra time taken during appointments to help a nervous rescue dog tolerate a full set of checks (including allowing face pats). - Targeted help for fear of vet visits, with ongoing support from a staff member named Jodie. - A complaint about medication not being ready when expected. - A complaint alleging insensitive comments about affordability, naming an employee called Fraser.
Wallace Vets is a veterinary practice that also acts as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a mixed experience: several owners highlight patient handling for anxious dogs (including taking extra time so a nervous rescue dog could be fully examined), while a smaller number report serious concerns about cost and communication—one owner says they felt pressured toward euthanasia and were quoted £2.4k for surgery they later had done elsewhere for £1.2k. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Extra time taken during appointments to help a nervous rescue dog tolerate a full set of checks (including allowing face pats). - Targeted help for fear of vet visits, with ongoing support from a staff member named Jodie. - A complaint about medication not being ready when expected. - A complaint alleging insensitive comments about affordability, naming an employee called Fraser.

