Best Vets in Scotland

The Veterinary Cat Clinic treats cats only and describes itself as the first cat-only veterinary practice in the UK (established in 1995). It operates as an Employee Ownership Trust and lists membership of ICC and ISFM. From the latest reviews available, owners mention practical handling of nervous cats (“put completely at ease”) and decision-making they felt was not pushy (one long-term client says they “never felt pressured” into anything), alongside comments about vaccinations and overall affordability.

Inglis Vets Corstorphine is set up for both routine care (for example, booster injections) and more complex or stressful situations, with owners describing support through long medical “journeys,” end-of-life care, and help for anxious cats during visits. The practice is listed as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - being fitted in at short notice for a cat’s booster appointment after a cancellation - careful handling to reduce stress for cats that find vet visits difficult - support with serious problems (a dog with a slipped disk; cats undergoing ongoing treatment), including discussion of “the most economical way possible” in one case - compassionate, “love and care” handling when it was time to say goodbye to a long-term pet

Easter Ross Vets is a multi-branch veterinary practice and an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, with a Veterinary Nurse Training facility listed in its clinic data. Reviews describe a mix of routine care and urgent/emergency presentations, including end-of-life support. Owners mention specific touches such as being given time alone during euthanasia, a sympathy card with wildflower seeds afterwards, and reception staff who are described as welcoming on the phone and in person. A smaller set of recent reviews describe serious concerns about communication around repeat medication, administrative handling of referrals/billing, and an alleged injury during mat shaving.

Riverside Veterinary Practice Stirling is an independent, family-run small-animal clinic that says it has been established since 1978. The website highlights on-site diagnostics (digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house lab) and services such as advanced dentistry and nurse clinics. In recent reviews, owners most often mention long-term continuity (multiple clients citing 14–25 years with the practice), efforts to accommodate short-notice appointments, and vets handling anxious pets (including a “very nervous cat”) carefully. One reviewer also notes there are two sites, with a larger facility used for more surgery-related work.

The Golf Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent practice with multiple branches, and its website materials suggest it’s set up for routine preventive care plus a wider range of small-pet species (including reptiles). On the practical side, the site references a PDSA Emergency Service, and one owner specifically mentions being seen for an emergency at midnight, describing the vet as “caring and compassionate.” Reviews also repeatedly mention helpful staff and a sense that decisions are “more about the pet than the money.”

Easter Ross Vets is a multi-branch practice (as described on its website) offering routine appointments and emergency care (details not specified). The website also references proactive healthcare plans through a “Pet Health Club” and includes RCVS information. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners describe the practice handling both everyday care (health checks and injections) and more complex problems (cancer care and an eye ulcer), with multiple cat cases mentioned. Reviews also include a negative account involving a post-op wound/stitches issue followed by the owner being banned, which conflicts with other reports of excellent outcomes. Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: - A general health review plus a “second injection” for a re-homed, nervous dog. - Treatment for a pet with cancer and an eye ulcer, with the owner reporting no lasting damage. - A cat described as having its life saved by the practice. - A complaint about a “minor op” where stitches reportedly ripped and left an open wound, and the client later being banned.

University of Edinburgh Veterinary Services is part of the University of Edinburgh and is repeatedly described in reviews as a veterinary teaching and referral centre with advanced facilities. Recent reviews focus on specialist and urgent hospital-style care for dogs, including radiotherapy for a suspected brain meningioma and emergency procedures such as removing a bone lodged in the oesophagus. Owners frequently mention detailed explanations (both verbal and written), frequent progress updates during admissions (including phone updates), and structured follow-up (for example, next-day discharge with a follow-up appointment arranged a few days later). Several reviews also describe the involvement of students in consultations and recovery support.

Jollyes appears to operate primarily as a pet retail store (rather than a veterinary clinic), with a website note directing emergencies outside store opening hours to an out‑of‑hours provider. From the information available, it’s set up for everyday pet supplies across multiple species (dogs, cats, birds, small pets, reptiles and fish), with reviews highlighting a large, clean, well-laid-out shop and staff advice on products (including puppy nutrition). Practical, pet-owner details mentioned include dogs being allowed in-store and water available at the entrance; multiple reviews also note occasional stock gaps and a specific complaint about unclear pricing/offer changes at the till.

3 Mile Veterinary Centre is a CVS Group small-animal practice established in the 1980s, with RCVS General Practice status and Cat Friendly Clinic Silver accreditation. It offers routine care (including vaccines and nurse clinics) alongside dentistry, diagnostics and surgery, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe being fitted in quickly for urgent problems (for example, a dog with facial swelling and coughing was seen “just before closing”), clear discussions of options and next steps, and a calm manner during vaccinations. One reviewer reports a serious consent/communication issue during a dental procedure (expecting 4 teeth removed but being told 22 were taken out), followed by a complaint and being told their dog was no longer welcome—this sits in stark contrast to the largely positive feedback about communication in other reviews.

Kingdom Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a long-established, independent practice and notes RCVS accreditation. The website and reviews together suggest a clinic geared to general practice with in-house capability for routine and advanced surgery, dentistry, anaesthesia, and diagnostic imaging, and it treats a wide range of species (dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, other small pets, and exotics). Recent reviewers repeatedly mention unrushed appointments (vets “take their time” for health checks and vaccinations) and staff discussing treatment options. A minority report a different experience at reception, with one long-term client describing extended waits without communication and saying counter-staff service has declined.