Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Parklea Veterinary Surgery appears to be set up for both routine ongoing care and urgent same-day problems, based on reviews describing regular diabetes visits as well as an emergency drop-in for an infected bite wound. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Regular monitoring/treatment for a dog with diabetes, with the dog reportedly “looking forward” to visits. - Emergency accommodation for a puppy with an infected bite wound near the eye, including wound cleaning and antibiotics. - Follow-up communication outside normal hours (including check-in calls about a dog’s condition). - Ongoing palliative care with continued monitoring and medication adjustments as illness progresses. ## Services Services and capabilities referenced in the website/review information available to us include: - Ongoing management of chronic conditions (diabetes mentioned). - Urgent care / emergency drop-in appointments (bite wound infection described). - Wound care (cleaning a wound near the eye) and prescribing antibiotics. - Palliative care with monitoring and “tweaking” medications over time. - Referrals (described as “seamless” by one reviewer). - Administrative support such as timely handling of insurance claims (mentioned by one reviewer). ## People - Heather: Mentioned by name in a review as providing frequent calls and communications outside normal hours to check on a dog’s progress, alongside timely handling of admin (including insurance claims). - Vets and staff (unnamed): Repeatedly described as accommodating urgent situations “without fuss,” focusing on treating the pet rather than discussing insurance first, and building long-term relationships (including one owner who says the practice has looked after their pets for over 20 years). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 256 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Dogs with ongoing needs (diabetes, palliative care) are described as being closely monitored, with medication adjusted over time. - Emergency access is a recurring point: one owner reports being seen as a Saturday emergency drop-in for a rapidly infected bite wound, followed by immediate treatment (wound cleaning and antibiotics). - Communication and follow-up are highlighted, including out-of-hours check-in calls about a dog’s condition. - Practicalities matter to reviewers: referrals are described as smooth, and insurance paperwork as handled promptly. - Multiple reviewers mention long-term loyalty (“over 20 years,” “wouldn’t go anywhere else”) and pets being comfortable attending (one husky reportedly “looks forward” to visits).
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Lomond Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and a Certified Silver Level Cat‑Friendly Clinic. The clinic is set up for general small‑animal care with in‑house diagnostics (blood testing, X‑ray) and surgical facilities, and it also promotes pet care plans. In recent reviews, owners describe urgent same‑day help (including sedation for treatment of an eye infection with medication and clear aftercare instructions) and support during end‑of‑life care (kindness during euthanasia).
Lomond Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and a Certified Silver Level Cat‑Friendly Clinic. The clinic is set up for general small‑animal care with in‑house diagnostics (blood testing, X‑ray) and surgical facilities, and it also promotes pet care plans. In recent reviews, owners describe urgent same‑day help (including sedation for treatment of an eye infection with medication and clear aftercare instructions) and support during end‑of‑life care (kindness during euthanasia).
Westwards Veterinary Practice is an independent, mixed veterinary practice (pets and farm animals) that states it has been operating for over 100 years. The website describes a broad, general-practice setup (including vaccinations, dental care, nutrition and fertility services) and notes emergency treatments for both pets and farm animals. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in quickly for unwell or injured dogs (including same-day appointments) and out-of-hours help, with vets described as thorough and prompt.
Westwards Veterinary Practice is an independent, mixed veterinary practice (pets and farm animals) that states it has been operating for over 100 years. The website describes a broad, general-practice setup (including vaccinations, dental care, nutrition and fertility services) and notes emergency treatments for both pets and farm animals. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in quickly for unwell or injured dogs (including same-day appointments) and out-of-hours help, with vets described as thorough and prompt.
Kintyre Veterinary Services
Campbeltown
Our Score (70/100)
Independent mobile veterinary service founded in 2023 by Louise Millar (BVM&S MRCVS). The practice is set up for at-home/yard visits as well as appointments via a clinic trailer, and it states it can support pets, horses, and livestock. It also advertises 24/7 emergency care, with on-the-road capability backed by an in-house laboratory and pharmacy. In the latest written reviews available to us, an owner describes their dog being hospitalised for a few days, with the vet team keeping them updated throughout, and comments that the care felt like good value.
Independent mobile veterinary service founded in 2023 by Louise Millar (BVM&S MRCVS). The practice is set up for at-home/yard visits as well as appointments via a clinic trailer, and it states it can support pets, horses, and livestock. It also advertises 24/7 emergency care, with on-the-road capability backed by an in-house laboratory and pharmacy. In the latest written reviews available to us, an owner describes their dog being hospitalised for a few days, with the vet team keeping them updated throughout, and comments that the care felt like good value.
J.H. Hooper is a veterinary clinic. Beyond the clinic name, the inputs provided don’t include details on ownership (independent vs group), facilities, appointment policies, or the types of cases and treatments they handle, so it isn’t possible to summarise what the practice is specifically set up for.
J.H. Hooper is a veterinary clinic. Beyond the clinic name, the inputs provided don’t include details on ownership (independent vs group), facilities, appointment policies, or the types of cases and treatments they handle, so it isn’t possible to summarise what the practice is specifically set up for.
Mull and Iona Vets provides care for both “animals large and small,” and states it offers 24/7 emergency care. Recent reviews repeatedly describe a practice that will make time for urgent problems (including “dropp[ing] everything” to treat a dog that ate a mince pie), and that can be a helpful option even if you’re not already a client (one reviewer was given practical help sourcing a syringe to administer a dog’s pain medication). Multiple reviewers also mention a pragmatic, responsive style for time-sensitive issues (for example, an older dog with vertigo) and thorough examinations for ongoing problems.
Mull and Iona Vets provides care for both “animals large and small,” and states it offers 24/7 emergency care. Recent reviews repeatedly describe a practice that will make time for urgent problems (including “dropp[ing] everything” to treat a dog that ate a mince pie), and that can be a helpful option even if you’re not already a client (one reviewer was given practical help sourcing a syringe to administer a dog’s pain medication). Multiple reviewers also mention a pragmatic, responsive style for time-sensitive issues (for example, an older dog with vertigo) and thorough examinations for ongoing problems.
Coll & Tiree Vets is a small practice (no corporate group is stated). Reviews describe it as geared toward practical, same-day help for common but urgent problems—particularly issues that arise suddenly while owners are travelling. Concrete examples mentioned include a same-day appointment for a dog with a leg injury, wound closure with staples, and treating an ear problem within about an hour of a call. Multiple reviewers also mention being accommodated quickly and finding the vet thorough and welcoming during the visit.
Coll & Tiree Vets is a small practice (no corporate group is stated). Reviews describe it as geared toward practical, same-day help for common but urgent problems—particularly issues that arise suddenly while owners are travelling. Concrete examples mentioned include a same-day appointment for a dog with a leg injury, wound closure with staples, and treating an ear problem within about an hour of a call. Multiple reviewers also mention being accommodated quickly and finding the vet thorough and welcoming during the visit.
Beth Newman is a small practice where reviews repeatedly describe hands-on, personal continuity of care—often contrasted with “corporate” vet experiences. The clinic appears set up to handle urgent problems quickly (multiple owners mention being fitted in at short notice), and to manage diagnostics and onward referral communication (one case specifically mentions X‑rays and results being forwarded to the pet’s usual vets/specialists). Owners also describe active follow-up after treatment, including follow-up calls/emails and return visits that “were never too much trouble.”
Beth Newman is a small practice where reviews repeatedly describe hands-on, personal continuity of care—often contrasted with “corporate” vet experiences. The clinic appears set up to handle urgent problems quickly (multiple owners mention being fitted in at short notice), and to manage diagnostics and onward referral communication (one case specifically mentions X‑rays and results being forwarded to the pet’s usual vets/specialists). Owners also describe active follow-up after treatment, including follow-up calls/emails and return visits that “were never too much trouble.”
Dalriada Veterinary Surgery
Lochgilphead
Dalriada Veterinary Surgery is a mixed practice offering care for both pets and large animals, and the clinic website states it runs its own 24/7, 365-day emergency service. Reviews repeatedly describe out-of-hours help when owners needed urgent care, and also mention support through difficult situations including operations and euthanasia. Specific examples owners describe include an urgent response after a dog was bitten by an adder, and guidance before and after operations with follow-up support for the owner as well as the pet.
Dalriada Veterinary Surgery is a mixed practice offering care for both pets and large animals, and the clinic website states it runs its own 24/7, 365-day emergency service. Reviews repeatedly describe out-of-hours help when owners needed urgent care, and also mention support through difficult situations including operations and euthanasia. Specific examples owners describe include an urgent response after a dog was bitten by an adder, and guidance before and after operations with follow-up support for the owner as well as the pet.
Bute & Cowal Vets describes itself as a family-run mixed practice treating companion animals and farm animals, and it also mentions seeing wildlife. The website states it provides its own 24/7 emergency service (365 days a year), and reviews include multiple examples of urgent care being handled quickly—such as a case where a dog was assessed and taken straight into surgery for suspected pyometra. Based on the information available, this practice seems set up for both routine day-to-day care (health checks, repeat prescriptions) and time-critical emergencies (sedation, x-rays, pain relief, emergency surgery). Recent reviews are mixed on continuity and compassion: one owner disliked seeing a different vet each visit and felt the appointment was rushed, while other reviews describe vets being thorough and gentle in an emergency.
Bute & Cowal Vets describes itself as a family-run mixed practice treating companion animals and farm animals, and it also mentions seeing wildlife. The website states it provides its own 24/7 emergency service (365 days a year), and reviews include multiple examples of urgent care being handled quickly—such as a case where a dog was assessed and taken straight into surgery for suspected pyometra. Based on the information available, this practice seems set up for both routine day-to-day care (health checks, repeat prescriptions) and time-critical emergencies (sedation, x-rays, pain relief, emergency surgery). Recent reviews are mixed on continuity and compassion: one owner disliked seeing a different vet each visit and felt the appointment was rushed, while other reviews describe vets being thorough and gentle in an emergency.