Specialist Vets in Forfar

## Summary Thrums Veterinary Group describes itself as **Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group**, providing care for **pets, farm animals, and equine** (established **since 1948**). The website states they run their **own 24/7, 365 emergency and out-of-hours service** and **do not outsource** cases to third parties. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - **Continuity of care** (e.g., arranging for the **same vet** to see a dog for a thorough follow-up check after the dog had been unwell). - **Support in end-of-life situations**, including being allowed to **stay as long as wanted** and receiving **paw prints and nose prints** as keepsakes. - **Ongoing follow-up during recovery**, with repeated return visits over weeks for a puppy’s **cut paw**, with focus on comfort and pain control. - **Post-operation aftercare** being specifically praised (one owner said aftercare following an operation was “brilliant”). ## Services - **24/7, 365 emergency and out-of-hours care provided in-house** (not outsourced), for pets, livestock, or horses (website). - **Small animal consultations and treatment**, with examples in reviews including: - **Eye problems** assessed and treated with **eye drops** for a cat. - **Wound care** for a puppy that **cut its foot open**, with multiple follow-up visits over subsequent weeks. - **Surgery and aftercare** (an owner references their dog’s **operation** and follow-up care). - **Euthanasia support**, including allowing families time with their pet and offering **paw/nose prints**. ## People - **Katrin Lewis (veterinarian)** is named in one review: examined a cat’s eye “very carefully,” prescribed eye drops, and the owner reported quick improvement. - Across reviews, vets are repeatedly described as helping pets stay **calm and as stress-free as possible** during handling/exams (e.g., “handled… with care,” “made… feel so at ease”). - Reception staff are mentioned for **friendly, courteous phone handling** and supportive customer service. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 162 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Continuity and coordination:** owners mention being booked with the **same vet** across visits so issues could be properly checked. - **Clear help with specific problems:** examples include careful assessment of a cat’s **eye issue** and treatment with **drops**, and ongoing support for a **cut paw** over multiple weeks. - **End-of-life care details that matter to families:** being given time to say goodbye and receiving **paw prints and nose prints**. - **Aftercare and follow-up:** post-op care is singled out as “brilliant,” and owners describe teams keeping pets comfortable and monitoring progress over repeat visits.

## 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.