Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary 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. ## Services - Emergency care: Emergency treatments are described on the website for pets and farm animals; reviews also describe out-of-hours help at a weekend and prompt handling of an urgent issue. - Routine pet healthcare: Vaccinations and health management are listed on the website. - Dentistry: Dental care is listed on the website. - Nutrition: Nutritional advice is listed on the website. - Fertility services: Listed on the website. - Species covered: Pets and farm animals (website). ## People - Dominic (vet): Mentioned in a review for providing out-of-hours weekend care, described as compassionate and dealing with the issue “promptly and efficiently.” - Marije: Named in a review for listening to concerns and acting on them during a pet visit. - Reception team: Mentioned as efficient and compassionate in an out-of-hours context (review). ## Reviews 4.9 stars from 37 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Fast access when something feels urgent: people describe getting a quick appointment for an unwell dog and same-day help for an injury, including when not registered. - Thorough examinations and practical next steps: one owner notes a thorough exam with an offer to re-check the next day if needed. - Out-of-hours support: a weekend out-of-hours call is described as being handled promptly, with “peace of mind” from knowing help was available. - Communication and responsiveness: reviewers mention staff listening to concerns and acting on them. - Pricing mentioned but not specific: one reviewer describes the practice as “very reasonably priced,” without giving figures.
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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.
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.
Oban Veterinary Surgeons is an RCVS-accredited practice that offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and acts as a veterinary nurse training facility. It’s also set up for urgent and out-of-hours care: reviews describe pets being admitted overnight and having surgery early the same morning, including one case operated on by 7:30am. Recent reviewers also mention online appointment booking being straightforward and being seen quickly for a suspected bite reaction/lump, plus clear explanations during examinations.
Oban Veterinary Surgeons is an RCVS-accredited practice that offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and acts as a veterinary nurse training facility. It’s also set up for urgent and out-of-hours care: reviews describe pets being admitted overnight and having surgery early the same morning, including one case operated on by 7:30am. Recent reviewers also mention online appointment booking being straightforward and being seen quickly for a suspected bite reaction/lump, plus clear explanations during examinations.
Bute and Cowal Vets is a family-run mixed practice (the website states 5 full-time vets) treating companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife. It also states it runs its own 24/7 emergency service, 365 days a year (rather than outsourcing). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Support around end-of-life care, with one reviewer naming Duncan as “sympathetic” when their dog was put to sleep. - Routine preventive care, including a yearly injection where the vet was described as thorough and checking the dog as well as giving the injection. - Front-desk support, including a receptionist explaining a health plan and what it includes. There is also a clear conflict in experiences: one reviewer alleges their dog was refused treatment unless payment was made that day (and disputes the seriousness of the condition), while several others describe compassionate care.
Bute and Cowal Vets is a family-run mixed practice (the website states 5 full-time vets) treating companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife. It also states it runs its own 24/7 emergency service, 365 days a year (rather than outsourcing). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Support around end-of-life care, with one reviewer naming Duncan as “sympathetic” when their dog was put to sleep. - Routine preventive care, including a yearly injection where the vet was described as thorough and checking the dog as well as giving the injection. - Front-desk support, including a receptionist explaining a health plan and what it includes. There is also a clear conflict in experiences: one reviewer alleges their dog was refused treatment unless payment was made that day (and disputes the seriousness of the condition), while several others describe compassionate care.