Dryfe Vets Ltd – Vets in Lockerbie
Clinic Overview
Dryfe Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice in Lockerbie providing care for pets, horses, and farm animals, and says it provides its own out-of-hours cover through practice vets. The clinic moved into modernised premises in early 2022 with 5 consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres, separate cat and dog waiting areas, a dedicated cat consulting room, and separate cat/dog/isolation-exotic wards. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Dryfe Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice in Lockerbie providing care for pets, horses, and farm animals, and says it provides its own out-of-hours cover through practice vets. The clinic moved into modernised premises in early 2022 with 5 consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres, separate cat and dog waiting areas, a dedicated cat consulting room, and separate cat/dog/isolation-exotic wards. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Services
- •Small animal, equine, and farm animal care, reflecting the practice’s stated scope.
- •Routine consultations, diagnostics, and treatment planning, with recent reviewers highlighting clear explanations and practical plans for ongoing conditions.
- •Out-of-hours and emergency care provided by the practice’s own vets.
- •Surgical care, supported by 2 operating theatres; recent feedback also mentions a structured post-operative handover from the nursing team.
- •Cat-friendly facilities, including a dedicated cat consulting room and separate cat and dog waiting areas.
- •Separate inpatient wards for cats, dogs, and isolation/exotic cases.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Siobhan (vet): praised for clear diagnostic reasoning, concise answers to questions, and a treatment plan that balanced thoroughness with keeping stress and costs down where possible.
- •Beth (vet): mentioned positively as part of a multi-visit case.
- •Andy (vet): named by a reviewer in connection with a pet’s surgery day.
- •Laura (nurse): specifically thanked for handing a pet back after surgery.
- •Wendy (reception): repeatedly mentioned for being reassuring on the phone, arranging record transfers quickly, and helping fit in an appointment at short notice.
- •Reviewers also describe the wider team as friendly, dedicated, kind, and professional.
Reviews
Google reviews: 4.9/5 from 159 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with one notable negative review standing out against a much larger number of favourable comments.
- •Friendly, caring service is the strongest theme, with several reviewers describing the staff as helpful, compassionate, reassuring, and professional.
- •Fast admin and access to appointments are repeatedly mentioned, including a rapid transfer of records and a next-day appointment.
- •Clear communication and problem-solving come up in detailed feedback, particularly around getting a diagnosis and treatment plan quickly and feeling listened to without pressure into unnecessary medication.
- •Clean, well-organised facilities are noted, including separate waiting rooms for cats and dogs; the main criticism is a single review describing a poor reception interaction and a £140 quote for a consultation and euthanasia, which contrasts sharply with many other comments praising reception support.
