Dog & Cat Vets in Scotland

Moray Coast Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent, multi-disciplinary practice with multiple sites. It offers routine pet care alongside pet travel documentation and treatment across a wide range of species, including reptiles and other exotic pets. Recent feedback particularly highlights calm handling for anxious animals, helpful appointment scheduling, and support with EU travel paperwork.

• •Compassionate, unhurried care: reviewers often say they felt listened to, never rushed, and fully informed about options. - Strong experience in difficult moments: several owners praise the clinic’s handling of euthanasia and final visits, describing dignified support, time to say goodbye, and thoughtful follow-up such as a condolence card. - Confidence in treatment and examinations: examples include successful treatment for patella problems, annual check-ups, and clear, thorough clinical explanations.

Dalblair Vets Ltd is an independently owned practice in Prestwick that has been operating for over a hundred years. It appears equipped for both routine care and more involved clinical work, with two operating theatres, an in-house laboratory, diagnostic ultrasound, a dedicated dental facility, and out-of-hours provision. Recent feedback highlights clear explanations during consultations, routine vaccinations and health checks for newly registered dogs, and strong care in an emergency case involving a badly injured dog.

Jollyes in Aberfeldy appears to operate primarily as a pet retail store rather than a veterinary clinic. It caters for everyday pet supplies across dogs, cats, birds, small pets, reptiles and fish, and reviews consistently describe a large, clean, well-laid-out shop with helpful staff. The website also includes an out-of-hours emergency note directing people to an external provider outside store opening hours.

Thrums Veterinary Group is an independent veterinary group serving pets as well as farm and equine animals, with its history dating back to 1948. The Kirriemuir branch appears set up for both routine and urgent care, including in-house 24/7 emergency and out-of-hours cover rather than a third-party provider. Recent customer feedback also points to quick access for urgent appointments, same-day diagnostics and treatment, and follow-up after care.

• •Friendly, helpful team: several reviewers simply describe the staff as friendly, professional, and providing excellent service. - Good access for urgent issues: one reviewer says they were fitted in without difficulty for a dog with a snapped nail, and the problem was sorted quickly. - Clear communication at routine visits: vaccination appointments are praised for taking time to discuss owner concerns and for carrying out a general check at the same visit.

Vets Now Glasgow is part of the Vets Now emergency veterinary group, owned by IVC Evidensia, and operates as a dedicated 24/7 pet emergency hospital that opened in 2009. It provides both emergency and referral care for dogs, cats and small animals. The clinic’s website highlights specialist and referral services including oncology, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging, with diagnostics and treatment under one roof.

ICR Veterinary Group Ltd in Loanhead is part of IVC Evidensia and offers routine appointments alongside out-of-hours emergency care. Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often describing calm, compassionate handling, clear explanations and good support during emergencies, recovery and difficult end-of-life situations. A small number of recent reviews report more negative experiences, particularly around after-hours access and one serious complaint about diagnosis.