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Dog & Cat Vets in Scotland

#1 Ranking
4.8

Our Score (94/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Corporate

Vets4Pets Stirling is part of the Vets4Pets group, described on its site as a locally owned practice. The clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and more complex work, with an in-house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, and an operating theatre alongside separate cat and dog wards and an isolation unit.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (93/100)

4.6(563 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Decision-relevant details owners mention include

  • Out-of-hours emergency help described as calm and attentive after a dog injury. - Clear pricing communication, with one owner saying costs were explained before proceeding. - Fast test turnaround and follow-up, including same-day blood test results and a vet phone call to explain them in detail.
#3 Ranking

Vets for Pets

Dumbarton

Our Score (93/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.8(337 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Vets for Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and this branch has been operating since 2014. The clinic is set up as a small-animal practice with on-site facilities such as an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit, alongside diagnostic imaging (X-ray and ultrasound). The website also states emergency cover is provided when the clinic is closed.

Our Score (93/100)

4.8(259 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Eden Veterinary Practice has been established since 2003 and treats a wide mix of species (small pets as well as horses and farm animals). The website states it provides a 24-hour emergency service for all animals, including horses, livestock and birds, and also offers home visits.

Our Score (92/100)

4.7(428 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
cow
pig

Avondale Veterinary Group provides routine and emergency care for small animals and equine, with on-site equine facilities for hospitalisation and intensive care (including intensive care). The website also references farm work, and notes the practice has operated since 1921 from purpose-built premises opened in 2009. Reviews most often describe clear communication and flexibility around appointments (including rescheduling when a cat wouldn’t go into a carrier), plus gentle handling in sensitive situations (including end-of-life care).

Our Score (92/100)

4.8(297 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe efficient, friendly front-desk handling and vets who take time to explain diagnoses and treatments—though a couple of reviews report poor communication and dissatisfaction with decision-making and aftercare.

Our Score (92/100)

4.9(245 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Struthers and Scott is a small-animal veterinary clinic that treats cats, dogs, and small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters, and is listed as Rabbit Friendly. The practice also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Beyond routine care, its website highlights options like behavioural consultations, acupuncture, and pain clinics, plus dog training.

#8

Our Score (92/100)

4.9(220 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Bard Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent practice, with ongoing investment in up-to-date equipment and continuing professional education. Based on both clinic data and reviews, it appears set up for routine care and urgent cases, with multiple mentions of being seen at short notice and via an emergency line (including an overnight call-out).

#9

Our Score (92/100)

5.0(146 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

West Edinburgh Vets is described in recent client reviews as handling a mix of routine pet care (puppies, cats, dogs) and more unusual cases—several reviewers specifically mention small/exotic pets, including a dwarf hamster needing urgent surgery after a serious injury. Owners highlight practical access options such as WhatsApp messaging and a “video vet”, and one reviewer says the practice offered a same-day appointment even though they weren’t registered.

Our Score (91/100)

4.7(906 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Taylor Veterinary Practice Limited is a general small-animal clinic that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a practice setup that tries to reduce pet stress (a separate cat seating area is specifically mentioned) and a process-focused front desk experience (straightforward booking with reminders). Several owners also describe detailed discussions of treatment options and being kept informed throughout procedures; one review mentions compassionate end-of-life support.

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