Farm Vets in Scotland

Moray Coast Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent practice operating across four sites. It offers a broad mix of care, including small animal routine and surgical work, alongside equine, farm animal, reptile and pet travel services. Recent feedback around the Forres branch is largely positive, with repeated praise for caring staff, out-of-hours emergency help, surgery support, and compassionate end-of-life care, alongside one serious negative account about owner presence during anaesthesia before an exploratory procedure that ended in euthanasia.

Two Rivers Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independent mixed practice in Biggar, caring for pets, horses and farm animals, and it is accredited under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme. The practice states that it provides a 24-hour emergency service for registered clients. Reviews highlight calm, compassionate handling, clear communication, and an example of out-of-hours admission on a Sunday evening for a dog with pneumonia that was then treated in practice for several days.

• •Reviews strongly emphasise kind, personal service, with owners describing the staff as friendly, gentle and genuinely caring toward animals. - A recurring theme is clear communication, especially before procedures, with several owners saying the vet explained things well and kept them informed. - Recent feedback includes examples of strong clinical problem-solving, such as cherry eye treatment and a difficult long-running corkscrew-tail case that owners say transformed their dog’s quality of life.

• •Owners repeatedly describe the practice as friendly, helpful, and caring, with several saying they have had consistently good experiences over the years. - A strong theme is long-term continuity of care, including one review reflecting on support from a puppy’s first visit in 2010 through to end-of-life care. - Several reviews highlight compassion during very difficult moments, especially when pets were nearing the end of life or had just passed away.

• •Kind, confident handling and good rapport: multiple owners describe friendly, caring staff and calm interactions with pets. - Practical support beyond the consult: reception staff are repeatedly credited with helping to sort insurance claims, and one reviewer notes staff phoned other practices to find help when a vet was in theatre. - Strong emergency experiences: examples include evening/weekend emergencies and prompt treatment, with owners describing reassurance and clear next steps.

• •Recent feedback is very positive overall, with reviewers describing the practice as caring, efficient, professional and friendly. - Communication stands out as a recurring strength, including clear explanations, responsiveness to questions and prompt phone updates after procedures. - Several reviews mention calm, considerate handling of animals, including reducing stress during examinations and giving dogs positive attention and treats.

• •Owners speak very warmly about the team’s manner with animals, especially horses, describing caring handling and a calm approach to quirky or difficult behaviour. - Reviews repeatedly mention a friendly, professional atmosphere, with trust in the clinical care provided for equine cases. - Recent feedback also highlights strong aftercare, including a positive account of alpaca castration and recovery.

• •Routine preventative care
• •Vaccinations, inoculations, and kitten injections
• •Illness and long-term condition management
• •Ongoing treatment for a cat with a skin allergy
• •Surgery and procedures
• •Advanced surgery for a persistent paw “corn”
• •Emergency and urgent care
• •Initial emergency treatment after a pet was hit by a car, followed by support through a recovery lasting nearly six months
• •General consultations
• •Reviews mention help with routine concerns, thorough appointments, and clear explanations about treatment
• •Pet plan
• •A pet plan is mentioned by a reviewer, though no inclusions are detailed
• •Training
• •Listed as a veterinary nurse training facility

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about urgent care, including a detailed account of a very ill cat being diagnosed quickly and receiving emergency surgery the same day. - End-of-life support is a major theme, with several owners describing the team as gentle, dignified, caring and supportive during difficult decisions. - Owners also repeatedly mention animal welfare coming before profit, with comments about no upselling and pricing being more reasonable than some alternatives.