Cheeky looking cockatoo

University of Glasgow Pet Practice

#1 Vet in Bearsden, Dunbartonshire

5.0
Independent Clinic

University of Glasgow Pet Practice – Vets in Bearsden

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

University of Glasgow Pet Practice is a university-supported primary care veterinary clinic that also plays a role in educating and training future veterinary professionals (including a veterinary nurse training facility). The practice is set up for both everyday care and more involved cases, with in-house diagnostics (ultrasound, X‑ray, lab equipment) plus access to a university laboratory, modern kennels, and a dedicated operating theatre for surgery (including emergency procedures).

University of Glasgow Pet Practice is a university-supported primary care veterinary clinic that also plays a role in educating and training future veterinary professionals (including a veterinary nurse training facility). The practice is set up for both everyday care and more involved cases, with in-house diagnostics (ultrasound, X‑ray, lab equipment) plus access to a university laboratory, modern kennels, and a dedicated operating theatre for surgery (including emergency procedures).

Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe thorough communication and follow-through—one specifically mentions surgeons calling to check in and being available for help outside normal times—alongside positive experiences with both routine care and higher-stakes situations such as surgery and pregnancy care.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and review details, services mentioned include

  • Routine health checks
  • Weight clinics
  • Vaccinations
  • Flea and de-worming treatments
  • Routine surgery and emergency surgery (website notes a brand-new operating theatre)
  • Hospitalisation
  • In-house diagnostics
  • Ultrasound
  • X‑ray
  • In-practice laboratory equipment
  • Access to a university laboratory
  • Dentistry, including
  • Dental X‑rays
  • Dental extractions
  • Support around pregnancy care and follow-up afterwards (mentioned in a review)

Pricing

  • A monthly plan is mentioned in a review at £25.99 per month, described as including free vet consultations plus vaccination, worming, and additional unspecified benefits (“and much more”).

People

  • Dr Wright (vet) is named in a review and is praised for being “well informed on new developments in cat health” and for being supportive.
  • Reviews also highlight good experiences with the wider team (receptionists, nurses, vets), with examples including
  • Taking time to answer questions and concerns
  • Keeping owners updated and checking in around surgery (including calls when help was needed)

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 25 reviews. “”

  • Efficient day-to-day service, with pets described as being well looked after.
  • Strong communication and decision support: owners mention questions being handled kindly and professionally, and one review describes discussing “risk/benefits” of procedures and changing long-standing care choices based on the clinic’s explanations.
  • Surgical and higher-acuity care is repeatedly referenced (including “emergency care” and surgery), with one owner noting ongoing check-ins and availability for help outside normal times.
  • Multiple reviews mention feeling the clinic puts the animal first; one explicitly contrasts this with past negative experiences elsewhere.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

464 Bearsden Rd, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1BD, UK

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