The Golf Veterinary Practice – Vets in Montrose
Clinic Overview
- Many reviewers describe very long-term loyalty, with some saying they have used the practice for 20, 40, or even 46 years. - Recent feedback highlights clear explanations, reassuring advice, and professional but relaxed care, including neutering and follow-up checks. - Compassion around end-of-life care stands out strongly, with reviews mentioning extra time to say goodbye, thoughtful gestures from reception, and a sympathy card afterwards.
Services
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents, and reptiles, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, corn snakes, royal pythons, and Hermann’s tortoises.
- •Preventative and routine care: vaccinations for dogs, cats, and rabbits; microchipping for dogs and cats; worming and flea treatment; neutering; dental health support; and advice around obesity. Recent reviews also mention neutering, follow-up checks, and clear aftercare explanations.
- •Pet health advice: website topics include heat stroke in dogs, plus rabbit diet and E. cuniculi.
- •Emergency and urgent care: the practice website references an emergency service, and reviews mention pets being fitted in at short notice when unwell.
- •End-of-life care: a consistent theme in reviews, with owners describing gentle, patient support when pets were put to sleep.
- •Other website-listed items: PDSA appears in the site navigation, though no further detail is available here.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •James / Jim Scoular: repeatedly praised by name for long-term trusted care, especially for kindness, patience, and compassion during euthanasia.
- •Wider team: reviews speak warmly about the vets, nurses, and reception staff, particularly for reassurance, clear explanations, and thoughtful support.
- •New female vet: one recent review describes her as extremely nice and having a lovely way with animals.
Reviews
The practice has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 153 reviews, which points to a strong overall reputation and a solid volume of feedback.
- •Many reviewers describe very long-term loyalty, with some saying they have used the practice for 20, 40, or even 46 years.
- •Recent feedback highlights clear explanations, reassuring advice, and professional but relaxed care, including neutering and follow-up checks.
- •Compassion around end-of-life care stands out strongly, with reviews mentioning extra time to say goodbye, thoughtful gestures from reception, and a sympathy card afterwards.
- •Most recent comments are highly positive, though there is one older negative review about the manner of an unnamed female vet.

