Best Vets in Scotland

- The strongest recurring theme is a caring and friendly team, with several reviews describing the staff as lovely, helpful, and genuinely compassionate. - Reviewers also mention knowledge and thoroughness, including one owner who said the vet was very thorough and informative. - A standout comment praises the clinic’s respect and empathy during an emotionally difficult visit, suggesting sensitive handling of hard appointments.

Ownership isn’t stated beyond the clinic name Conanvet Ltd. The practice appears set up for routine consultations, check-ups and ongoing advice, with reviews highlighting friendly service, clear communication and thoughtful care for older cats. Owners also mention a smooth visit experience, including no waiting at one appointment.

MBM Vet Group Large Animal Clinic is part of MBM Veterinary Group and sits within the IVC Evidensia network. The group says it has been providing veterinary care since 1913 and covers farm, equine, and small animal work across its wider services. It also notes a working relationship with Thistle Referral services.

Nithsdale Farm Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice in Thornhill, Dumfriesshire. Publicly available detail is limited, but the small amount of feedback available is very positive and points to kind, expert care for dogs, including serious cases.

- Recent reviewers frequently describe the staff as welcoming, kind, friendly, and professional. - Several comments mention pets being seen quickly and appointments feeling calm rather than rushed. - Owners of nervous cats and dogs say the team takes time to reassure animals and handle them gently.

- Clients describe the clinic as clean, smart and professional, with a friendly atmosphere at reception. - Reviewers say the team explains procedures clearly and makes appointments feel smooth and efficient. - Ryan is praised for helping a dog feel at ease and for being gentle with a kitten while offering helpful advice.

- Recent feedback is mixed overall, but many owners describe very strong experiences with specialist and urgent care, including radiotherapy, emergency ophthalmology treatment and oesophageal foreign-body removal. - Positive reviews often mention detailed verbal and written explanations, regular phone updates during admissions, and organised follow-up after discharge. - Several reviewers praise the wider team, including reception staff and students, for being kind, knowledgeable and supportive; insurance handling is also mentioned positively.

- Positive comments praise the team as kind, professional, genuinely caring, fast, and friendly. - One older negative review criticises communication and says the clinic does not clearly show what services are provided. - Overall feedback is mixed, but the balance of comments is positive.

- Friendly, caring service is the strongest theme, with praise for both reception staff and vets. - Several reviewers describe being with the practice for many years and say the standard of care has stayed consistent. - Routine pet care comes up repeatedly, including check-ups, spaying, microchipping and flea treatment.

- One reviewer said a bag of specialist dog food arrived open and unsealed, and that it took two days to arrange a replacement after they complained. - Another described being refused a hamster sale after staff checked their cage, and said the advice given on enclosure requirements differed from another branch. - Customer service tone was also criticised in recent comments, with one reviewer mentioning a lack of empathy and another feeling the branch pushed extra purchases.