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Fiona Dalgliesh Veterinary Services

#3 Vet in Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire

4.9
Independent Clinic

Fiona Dalgliesh Veterinary Services – Vets in Lockerbie

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Fiona Dalgliesh Veterinary Services is presented under an individual vet’s name, with no corporate group mentioned in the available information (the only listed web presence is a Facebook page). Reviews most often point to large-animal work: one owner specifically describes sending a young colt for castration due to a retained testicle and collecting him “a few days later” with an uncomplicated recovery. Other reviewers describe the vet as calm and empathetic, and mention receiving practical animal advice.

Fiona Dalgliesh Veterinary Services is presented under an individual vet’s name, with no corporate group mentioned in the available information (the only listed web presence is a Facebook page). Reviews most often point to large-animal work: one owner specifically describes sending a young colt for castration due to a retained testicle and collecting him “a few days later” with an uncomplicated recovery. Other reviewers describe the vet as calm and empathetic, and mention receiving practical animal advice.

Services

Based on the latest written reviews available to us, clients mention

  • Large-animal veterinary work (explicitly described by one reviewer as a “brilliant large animal vet”).
  • Equine procedure: castration of a young colt with a retained testicle, with the animal staying for a few days before being collected.
  • General advice and guidance for animal care (“great animal advice”).
  • Companion animal visit mentioned: one reviewer references bringing a dog and says the experience was “very good” (no further detail provided).

People

  • Fiona (named in one review): described as professional and knowledgeable, with one owner highlighting her ability to “tune in” to both the owner and the animal.
  • Example: an equine castration case (retained testicle) is described as “A1 from the start,” with a smooth pick-up a few days later.
  • Staff (not named): mentioned alongside Fiona as “great fun” while remaining professional in the same equine procedure review.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 18 reviews. The written comments we have are brief, but include a clear large-animal example and repeated notes about manner and advice. “”

  • Large-animal capability is specifically praised, including an equine castration for a retained testicle with an apparently straightforward recovery.
  • Communication and bedside manner: “empathetic and calm,” and “tune in to both owner and animal.”
  • Practical guidance: owners mention receiving “great animal advice.”
  • Overall satisfaction: several reviewers call this the best vet they’ve been to (without additional detail).

Location

Thorniethwaite Farm, Lockerbie DG11 1JH, UK

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