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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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.
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).
The Golf Veterinary Practice
Montrose
Our Score (77/100)
The Golf Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent practice that covers domestic pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents, and reptiles. Its website content highlights preventative-care topics (vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, dental health, obesity) across species, and it lists an emergency service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear advice and information, long-term continuity with specific vets (including James/Jim Scoular), and examples of being fitted in on short notice; there is also one account describing a rude, abrupt consultation with a female vet.
The Golf Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent practice that covers domestic pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents, and reptiles. Its website content highlights preventative-care topics (vaccinations, microchipping, parasite control, dental health, obesity) across species, and it lists an emergency service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear advice and information, long-term continuity with specific vets (including James/Jim Scoular), and examples of being fitted in on short notice; there is also one account describing a rude, abrupt consultation with a female vet.
Perth Equine Vets Ltd
Coupar Angus
Our Score (75/100)
Perth Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-only practice providing routine care plus mobile diagnostic work, with equipment described on its website as “wireless portable endoscope, X‑ray, and ultrasound, with stall-side processing.” The practice also states it offers 24/7 emergency cover via an on-call duty equine vet. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe vets attending for vaccinations and dental checks, emergency call-outs, and more complex investigations such as heart-murmur assessments—often using portable equipment at the horse’s yard—and several mention follow-up calls/visits after treatment.
Perth Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-only practice providing routine care plus mobile diagnostic work, with equipment described on its website as “wireless portable endoscope, X‑ray, and ultrasound, with stall-side processing.” The practice also states it offers 24/7 emergency cover via an on-call duty equine vet. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe vets attending for vaccinations and dental checks, emergency call-outs, and more complex investigations such as heart-murmur assessments—often using portable equipment at the horse’s yard—and several mention follow-up calls/visits after treatment.
Wallace Vets
Carnoustie
Our Score (75/100)
Wallace Vets is a multi-site veterinary practice (Wallace Vets) that, based on the available information, handles routine care alongside ongoing medical treatment and urgent, same-day problems. Reviews describe straightforward appointment access for an acute issue (a dog with a snapped nail), vaccination consultations where a vet “took time to discuss” concerns before proceeding, and longer-term case management (a cat diagnosed with FIP) with owners saying questions were answered “honestly.” The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services.
Wallace Vets is a multi-site veterinary practice (Wallace Vets) that, based on the available information, handles routine care alongside ongoing medical treatment and urgent, same-day problems. Reviews describe straightforward appointment access for an acute issue (a dog with a snapped nail), vaccination consultations where a vet “took time to discuss” concerns before proceeding, and longer-term case management (a cat diagnosed with FIP) with owners saying questions were answered “honestly.” The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services.
Thrums Veterinary Group is an independent veterinary group (described on its site as Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group) that provides care for pets as well as farm and equine animals, with a history on the website dating back to 1948. The website states they run their own emergency/out-of-hours service rather than outsourcing, and recent reviews back up urgent access and emergency work: owners describe being seen quickly for emergencies, including admission and hospitalisation over Christmas Eve and an out-of-hours emergency operation. From the latest reviews, this branch is repeatedly described as set up for same-day diagnostics and treatment (X-ray and tests followed by a small procedure within a few hours), planned surgery pathways (a pre-spay appointment with detailed Q&A), and follow-up after treatment (a next-morning phone call to check progress).
Thrums Veterinary Group is an independent veterinary group (described on its site as Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group) that provides care for pets as well as farm and equine animals, with a history on the website dating back to 1948. The website states they run their own emergency/out-of-hours service rather than outsourcing, and recent reviews back up urgent access and emergency work: owners describe being seen quickly for emergencies, including admission and hospitalisation over Christmas Eve and an out-of-hours emergency operation. From the latest reviews, this branch is repeatedly described as set up for same-day diagnostics and treatment (X-ray and tests followed by a small procedure within a few hours), planned surgery pathways (a pre-spay appointment with detailed Q&A), and follow-up after treatment (a next-morning phone call to check progress).
The Crofts Veterinary Centre
Brechin
The Crofts Veterinary Centre is part of Kirkton Vet Centre, described on its website as an independent, traditional mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals). The practice says it runs its own emergency out-of-hours service for pets and farm animals, operated from the Stonehaven practice. From the latest reviews available to us, the clinic is repeatedly used for both routine and emotionally difficult appointments: owners mention tick removal (including supplying the right tool), claw clipping with a quick in-and-out visit, and euthanasia support (including arranging collection and using a separate room to help another pet cope). One reviewer also notes the practice may price-match some long-term medications against online suppliers, but cautions that medicine pricing can otherwise be much higher than online.
The Crofts Veterinary Centre is part of Kirkton Vet Centre, described on its website as an independent, traditional mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals). The practice says it runs its own emergency out-of-hours service for pets and farm animals, operated from the Stonehaven practice. From the latest reviews available to us, the clinic is repeatedly used for both routine and emotionally difficult appointments: owners mention tick removal (including supplying the right tool), claw clipping with a quick in-and-out visit, and euthanasia support (including arranging collection and using a separate room to help another pet cope). One reviewer also notes the practice may price-match some long-term medications against online suppliers, but cautions that medicine pricing can otherwise be much higher than online.
Heartland Veterinary Services Ltd
Pitlochry
Heartland Veterinary Services Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice providing care for small animals as well as equine and farm animals. Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information available to us. Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent problems, with surgery and follow-up care mentioned repeatedly. Concrete examples from reviews include: prompt same-day help for visiting clients, surgery scheduled the next morning after an emergency consultation, an operation to remove a swallowed corn-on-the-cob obstruction, and repeat bandage/dressing changes every three days over a two‑week period (with different vets). The website also notes Pet Health Club® Plus (with consultations included as part of the plan) and the option to pay via Klarna.
Heartland Veterinary Services Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice providing care for small animals as well as equine and farm animals. Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information available to us. Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent problems, with surgery and follow-up care mentioned repeatedly. Concrete examples from reviews include: prompt same-day help for visiting clients, surgery scheduled the next morning after an emergency consultation, an operation to remove a swallowed corn-on-the-cob obstruction, and repeat bandage/dressing changes every three days over a two‑week period (with different vets). The website also notes Pet Health Club® Plus (with consultations included as part of the plan) and the option to pay via Klarna.