Best Vets in Scotland

Glenythan Vet Group Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice in Aberdeenshire, with Ellon as one of its locations, and it is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice is presented as handling both urgent problems and longer-running conditions, with reviews describing prompt help for injuries, ongoing support after an epilepsy diagnosis, and management of more complex skin cases. Owners also mention extra support for anxious dogs, including socialisation sessions to help them become more comfortable with visits.

- Clients speak highly of the team’s equine care, including urgent attendance for colic and support for a foal on the road to recovery. - Reviews repeatedly mention empathy and understanding during loss, especially around difficult end-of-life decisions for horses and ponies. - Some customers highlight helpful communication, describing staff as happy to chat and offer advice when needed.

Broadleys Vets presents itself as an independently owned, vet-led practice and a purpose-built veterinary hospital. It offers routine care alongside referral and advanced services, with on-site emergency and out-of-hours care available 24/7, year-round. Recent customer feedback is very positive, with particular praise for supportive staff, effective treatment, and clean, well-organised visits.

- Many recent reviewers speak very positively about the clinical team, describing staff as fantastic, kind, patient, helpful, and reassuring with animals. - Several owners mention quick appointments and clear explanations, including one review highlighting a fast and reliable diagnosis for a cat. - Surgical care is also reflected in feedback, including a review describing good support and recovery after a cat’s eye removal.

- Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as warm, friendly, professional and helpful from the front desk onward. - Several reviews mention good access to appointments, including one account of an unregistered dog being seen within 30 minutes after eating raw onion. - Owners also highlight clear communication and reassurance, saying staff take time to explain options and help worried owners feel at ease.

Ivybank Vets is an RCVS-accredited practice and a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, and it is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice appears set up for routine primary-care work, including consultations and vaccinations, alongside end-of-life support that is frequently praised for clear explanations and compassionate handling. Overall feedback is positive for friendly staff and helpful appointments, although some reviews report frustration around waits during emergencies and difficulty getting prices upfront.

ICR Veterinary Group Ltd is a general veterinary practice in Gorebridge, Midlothian. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services, although the out-of-hours arrangement is not specified. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, friendly staff, same-day appointments when available, and practical touches such as a separate cat-only waiting area.

- Many reviewers describe a friendly, welcoming team, with several saying staff are caring, knowledgeable, and put animals first. - Recent feedback highlights the practice environment as fresh, clean, and inviting, with one owner also mentioning good parking. - Owners mention clear communication and reassurance, including praise for Rachel’s explanations and her handling of nervous dogs.

Johnston & Farrell is a modern, well-equipped veterinary practice in Tain offering 24-hour emergency care and home visits. Recent feedback highlights prompt out-of-hours help, including same-day assessment and in-clinic monitoring with blood tests, scans and a saline drip when needed. Reviewers also describe the team as friendly, accommodating and compassionate, including support during end-of-life care.

- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s kind, caring manner, with several owners saying pets are treated gently and with attention to their individual needs. - Reviewers often mention clear communication, including explanations around cancer surgery and treatment and a recent dental consultation. - A recurring theme is the practice doing its best to offer appointments quickly and helping owners feel more at ease.