About Veterinary Care in Forfar
Forfar has four veterinary clinics, and the town’s overall review picture is very strong, averaging 4.9/5 across 360 Google reviews. Choice is limited, but pet owners still get some flexibility: weekend appointments are available at half of local clinics and one practice offers emergency or out-of-hours care.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidd Veterinary Centre | 55/100 | — | — |
| Abbey Veterinary Clinics | 51/100 | — | — |
| TVG (Angus) Limited T/A Thrums Veterinary Group | 47/100 | — | 21 |
Forfar is a solid option for pet owners who want veterinary care close to home rather than travelling farther afield. The town does not offer a huge amount of choice, so the best match may come down to convenience, appointment availability and your confidence in the team, but the overall feedback picture is reassuring. With a broad spread of services across a small group of clinics, most owners should be able to handle routine care and many common treatment needs locally.
The main compromise in Forfar is transparency rather than apparent quality. None of the leading listings are verified, which is mainly a practical issue: it means listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user, not that the clinics are less trustworthy medically. Pricing is also patchy, with only limited published information, so online cost comparison is not especially easy. On the access side, Forfar performs reasonably well for a smaller town, with some weekend and later-evening availability and one clinic offering emergency or out-of-hours care.
For routine appointments such as vaccinations, parasite treatment and check-ups, it makes sense to choose first on convenience and how quickly you can be seen, then confirm likely costs directly. If your pet has an ongoing condition, ask about follow-up continuity, turnaround for test results and how urgent appointments are handled. In Forfar, practical differences like weekend access, evening opening and emergency backup may matter more than trying to split hairs between well-reviewed options.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Forfar, Angus
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Kidd Veterinary Centre presents itself as an independent mixed practice in Forfar, covering small animal, farm and equine work. It says 24/7 emergency care is provided by its own vets. Recent feedback highlights prompt urgent treatment, calm and reassuring handling, thoughtful support with longer-term and end-of-life cases, and a reassuring first visit for a dog with skin problems.
Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a Forfar, Angus practice for cats and dogs (including puppies) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. It operates as part of IVC Evidensia. Many reviewers highlight a relaxed, less “hospital-like” feel and calm handling of nervous pets, alongside a smaller number of complaints focused on communication and administration.
Thrums Veterinary Group says it is Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group and has been established since 1948. The practice provides care for pets, farm animals, and equine patients, and states that it runs its own 24/7, 365 emergency and out-of-hours service rather than outsourcing cases. Recent feedback for the Forfar branch highlights kind handling, continuity of care, and strong support for families during difficult appointments.
St David's Poultry Team is a poultry-focused veterinary practice in Forfar, Angus, centred on commercial flock work rather than small-animal pet care. Its stated coverage includes broilers, layers, and turkeys, with both on-farm support and diagnostic services. The practice also highlights hatchery work, retainer schemes, and international consultancy, pointing to ongoing flock health and production support as well as disease investigation.
More Veterinary Practices in Forfar
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Kidd Veterinary Centre presents itself as an independent mixed practice in Forfar, covering small animal, farm and equine work. It says 24/7 emergency care is provided by its own vets. Recent feedback highlights prompt urgent treatment, calm and reassuring handling, thoughtful support with longer-term and end-of-life cases, and a reassuring first visit for a dog with skin problems.
Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a Forfar, Angus practice for cats and dogs (including puppies) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. It operates as part of IVC Evidensia. Many reviewers highlight a relaxed, less “hospital-like” feel and calm handling of nervous pets, alongside a smaller number of complaints focused on communication and administration.
Thrums Veterinary Group says it is Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group and has been established since 1948. The practice provides care for pets, farm animals, and equine patients, and states that it runs its own 24/7, 365 emergency and out-of-hours service rather than outsourcing cases. Recent feedback for the Forfar branch highlights kind handling, continuity of care, and strong support for families during difficult appointments.
St David's Poultry Team is a poultry-focused veterinary practice in Forfar, Angus, centred on commercial flock work rather than small-animal pet care. Its stated coverage includes broilers, layers, and turkeys, with both on-farm support and diagnostic services. The practice also highlights hatchery work, retainer schemes, and international consultancy, pointing to ongoing flock health and production support as well as disease investigation.
