Academy Vet Centre

- Prompt help and clear communication, including updates from both vets and nurses during more complicated cases. - Kind, efficient routine care, with repeat owners mentioning good attention, advice, and treatment for cats year after year. - Compassionate support during difficult visits, including end-of-life appointments handled with sensitivity.

Academy Vet Centre is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Newton Stewart, Dumfriesshire, providing care for small animals, large animals, and horses, and it forms part of IVC Evidensia. The practice also offers laser therapy for horses, cats, and dogs, and runs a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent feedback highlights prompt attention, clear communication, and calm, compassionate handling during both routine and difficult visits.

Services

•Small animal care (cats and dogs), including ongoing annual check-ups and treatment plans (reviews mention repeat yearly care for two cats, and supportive handling for an anxious, loud-barking dog).
•Large animal care (reviews refer to care for “small and large” animals).
•Equine care, including laser therapy (website highlights laser therapy for horses, and also for cats and dogs).
•Post-operative support and complication management (a reviewer describes prompt, attentive care and strong communication from both vet and nurse following post-surgery complications).
•Euthanasia / end-of-life care (one owner describes a sensitive, professional appointment that made a difficult experience easier).

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Carol (vet): praised for outstanding care and management during a post-surgery complication case, with excellent communication noted from both the vet and a nurse.
•Alasdair (vet): named for being extremely professional, sympathetic, and caring during a euthanasia appointment.
•Unspecified vet: described as calm and unflustered when examining an anxious, loud-barking dog on a first visit.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 45 reviews. Recent comments are consistently positive, focusing on both clinical care and the overall experience.

•Prompt help and clear communication, including updates from both vets and nurses during more complicated cases.
•Kind, efficient routine care, with repeat owners mentioning good attention, advice, and treatment for cats year after year.
•Compassionate support during difficult visits, including end-of-life appointments handled with sensitivity.
•Smooth appointments and a welcoming environment, with multiple mentions of easy appointment access and clean, pleasant reception/waiting areas.

Reviews for Academy Vet Centre

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 45 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

John Kennedy

3 months ago

Our Wheaten Scottie had come post surgery complications the care and attention that she received was superb and very prompt with excellent communication from both the vet and nurse the care and management from the vet, Carol was outstanding - the care shown was excellent

Michelle Walker

1 year ago

Eleanor Courtney

Another year of great attention / advice / treatment for our two cats at Academy Vets. So glad to have a kind and efficient team on hand. Thank you!

Mary Aston

They were so good seeing my cat boo boo they was caring and great with her I'll never use another vet been with them years now

Lynn Drummond

2 years ago

Excellent service in every way.

patricia sparham

Love this Vets never had any problems with getting appointments. They are honest and compassionate would highly recommend.

Jeff Rawstorne

3 years ago

Had the unfortunate job of taking my little mini schnauzer Alfie to be put to sleep last tuesday.He was a very special dog to me and had owned him from 8 weeks up until last week at 12 years. From the moment i arrived Alasdair was extremely professional and sympathetic and very caring to Alfie which made the traumatic event easier. A painful day for me but thank you so much for making it better than i expected.

Margaret Norton

4 years ago

From opening the door to a clean reception I was greeted warmly and directed to the fresh smelling, clean waiting room. The vet was very calming to an anxious dog, who has a loud bark, but took it in her stride to deal with him - very impressed on my first visit, as only moved to the area. Highly recommend!

Kerry Anne Orr

Always receive an excellent service from Academy vets. Staff are helpful and informative, responsive and easy to speak with. Cannot fault the service, and I’m confident they provide the very best advice and treatments for my pet. Highly recommended