Charnwood Veterinary Centre – Vets in Dumfries
Clinic Overview
Charnwood Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, veterinary-owned practice (established 1937) and an RCVS-accredited clinic. It appears set up for both domestic pets and farm animals, with on-site diagnostics (including X-ray, ultrasound and in-house lab tests) and routine + emergency surgery listed. The website states out-of-hours emergencies are covered by its own veterinary surgeons, so clients don’t need to travel elsewhere for emergency cover.
Services
Based on the clinic website summary and structured clinic data, services mentioned include
- •First-opinion consultations
- •Vaccinations
- •Microchipping
- •Neutering
- •Routine surgery and emergency surgery
- •Diagnostics: X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory tests
- •Pet healthcare plan (pricing/details not provided in the inputs)
- •Export health certificates
- •Emergency/out-of-hours care: out-of-hours emergencies are stated to be covered by the practice’s own veterinary surgeons
- •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in structured clinic data)
People
- •Ross (role not stated): singled out in a review for “compassion and generosity,” with the owner saying their pet received “5 star treatment.”
- •Practice team (unnamed): multiple reviews describe the staff as professional and attentive with cats and dogs; one negative review describes the initial phone handling of a registration enquiry as unhelpful and says a promised callback did not happen.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6 stars from 163 reviews. - Confidence in clinical care: owners mention professional treatment and feeling their pets were in “safe hands,” including for a cat.
- •Empathy and kindness: one reviewer highlights a staff member by name (Ross) for compassion during their pet’s care.
- •Cost vs care noted (without specific prices): one review says treatment cost “considerably less than we expected” and felt care came before cost.
- •Clear negatives also appear: one owner reports their dog’s ear issue worsened after being given “more of the same medication,” and another reports a poor first interaction when trying to move their dogs over, including no callback after details were taken.
- •Data conflict worth noting: at least one very positive written review appears alongside a 1‑star rating, which doesn’t match the text.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Charnwood Veterinary Centre
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Farm Animals
Pricing at Charnwood Veterinary Centre
Consultations
An examination by one of our vets in a pre-arranged appointment
Examination at the surgery by one of our own vets. Any treatment costs are additional to this.
Vaccinations
Intranasal Kennel Cough Vaccination. Discount applied if given at same appointment as booster vaccination.
Neutering
General Anaesthetic, Ovariohysterectomy, Post-Operative Appointments, Buster Collar (Body suit available at extra cost), Post-Operative Pain Relief
General Anaesthetic, Castration, Post-Operative Appointments, Buster Collar (Body suit available at extra cost)
General Anaesthetic, Castration
Dental
General Anaesthetic, Scale & Polish Teeth (No extractions or additional Treatment included)
Prescription Fees
A written prescription for a prescribed medication to obtain the medication from another veterinary practice, online pharmacy or human pharmacy.
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Reviews for Charnwood Veterinary Centre
Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 165 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Dean M
in the last week
A vet from here has an off lead and out of control dog. They do nothing to control this dog allowing it to approach other dogs from a fair distance away. They make no effort to get their dog despite the other owners shouting out. They had a lead around their neck but refused to use it. This is against the law as it is clearly stated if your dog doesn't come back on the first call then it is out of control. This is the standard they have with their own animals I wouldn't allow them within 100ft of mine. Disgusting behaviour and a vet should know better.
Phyllis Rooney
2 weeks ago
Fantastic vets, veterinary nurses. Thank you so much for all you care and expertise in making Donnie better. We would highly recommend this practise, they have been absolutely fantastic! Special thanks to Walter and Caitlin. Donnie is super grateful 🐈
Lisa Docherty
3 weeks ago
Absolute great vets knowledge base fantastic and not all about the money 15 years and still visiting
Neil McLaughlin
a month ago
This is a very good vet, they know their craft and don't charge the earth.
Marc
a week ago
Really proffessional vets for our cat and Dumfries. Would reccommend 😊
Neil McLaughlin
2 months ago
Gareth Mawhinney
4 months ago
Dorota Krolczyk
5 months ago
bruce herring
5 months ago
outstanding practice, with staff who genuinely love what they do, and showed exceptional care for our much adored cat'poppy' if you truly love your pet, then this is the place to take them, I have complete confidence and faith knowing my furry friend is in safe hands, even our bull was considerably less than we expected, they actually put care ahead of costs, thank you for an outstanding service
bruce herring
2 months ago
outstanding practice, with staff who genuinely love what they do, and showed exceptional care for our much adored cat'poppy' if you truly love your pet, then this is the place to take them, I have complete confidence and faith knowing my furry friend is in safe hands, even our bull was considerably less than we expected, they actually put care ahead of costs, thank you for an outstanding service
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