The Dunkeld Vet

The Dunkeld Vet describes itself as a locally owned, independent small-animal practice, set up to treat cats, dogs and exotic pets. Recent reviews consistently point to a small team approach where owners are kept informed: people mention thorough explanations during appointments and practical guidance for first-time owners. A couple of concrete examples from reviews include a same-day appointment arranged after a phone call for a dog with a “back passage” problem, and a vet doing a “very thorough physical and behavioural checkup” with tips to improve a dog’s health. Several reviewers also single out how the team handled nervous or seriously ill pets with extra time and support.

Services

• •Small animal veterinary care for cats and dogs (website).
• •Care for exotic pets (website).
• •Behavioural check-up mentioned alongside a physical exam, with advice on maintaining/improving a dog’s health (review).
• •Same-day problem visit described for a dog with a rear-end issue, including explanation of what was being done and why the problem occurred (review).
• •Support and advice when a pet became seriously ill, including “comforting and practical advice” for the owners (review).

People

• •Nicole (vet): Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe her as “professional and informative,” taking time with nervous dogs to help them feel safe, and giving practical advice in difficult situations (including when a dog became seriously ill).
• •Beth (nurse): Repeatedly highlighted for being “helpful,” “knowledgeable,” and polite; one reviewer felt their cat was “in the best hands.”
• •Reception team: Specifically noted as friendly and welcoming from first enquiry/first visit.

Reviews

5.0 stars from 26 reviews. The written reviews available to us focus on communication, handling anxious pets, and a small-team feel. “”

• •Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of what the vet was doing and why (including during a same-day problem appointment).
• •Extra time and calm handling for nervous pets is a recurring point, with one owner describing careful support during serious illness.
• •Several reviews point to a welcoming front desk and a smooth experience from initial enquiry through the appointment.
• •Multiple reviewers explicitly value it being a small, independent practice.