Dog & Cat Vets in Forfar

## Summary 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. ## Services Based on the information available from the website summary, structured data and reviews, Abbey Veterinary Clinics is associated with: - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (explicitly listed) - **Vaccinations** (first vaccinations for a cat mentioned) - **Puppy checks** (a “6 month check up” for a puppy mentioned) - **Care for cats and dogs** (both species referenced by owners) ## People - **“Richard”** (role not stated) is mentioned in a negative review as someone the client missed being there (“miss Richard being there”). - Multiple reviews refer generally to **the vets/staff** being able to settle nervous pets (e.g., calming a nervous cat during first vaccinations) and being “knowledgeable” with “attention to detail,” but no other individuals are named. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 126 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners often mention a **friendly, relaxed atmosphere**, described as less daunting for pets than larger, hospital-like practices. - Several reviews highlight **calm handling during appointments**, including a nervous cat being settled quickly for first vaccinations. - One reviewer reports **administration/billing problems** (repeated direct debit errors) and felt the practice was unconcerned about losing a long-term client.

## Summary 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)**. ## Services - **24/7 emergency care** covered by the clinic’s **own vets** (as stated on the website). - **Mixed practice work**: the website explicitly references **Small Animal, Farm, and Equine**. - Examples mentioned in reviews: - Treatment for a **torn dew claw** (same-day appointment mentioned). - **Out-of-hours call-out** for a cat on a **Sunday night** (reviewer says the vet “acted swiftly”). - **End-of-life care**, including **putting a dog to sleep** and supporting owners through this. ## People - **Eve** (role not stated): described by one reviewer as especially **knowledgeable and professional**, and as a vet they found notably **kind/caring**. - **Ace** (role not stated): credited with acting **swiftly** when called out on a **Sunday night** to help with a cat. - **Reception staff** (not named): described as **professional and friendly** (one review). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 59 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast access and urgent help:** one owner reports being seen and treated **the same morning** for a torn dew claw; another mentions a **rapid Sunday-night call-out**. - **Pragmatic treatment decisions:** one review explicitly says there were **“no unnecessary extras.”** - **Support in difficult situations:** multiple reviews mention **end-of-life care**, including helping owners through **putting a pet to sleep**. - **Handling and reassurance:** one long-term reviewer says the team can **calm dogs and ponies** and also reassure an anxious owner.