Emergency Vets in Fife

Inglis Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary hospital that states it has been caring for pets for over 50 years and that emergencies are attended to 24 hours a day. Recent reviews describe both routine and urgent care: emergency assessment and follow-ups for suspected pyometra, and treatment of anal gland problems with a planned return visit to complete the second gland. Several owners also mention support around end-of-life care, including a condolence card with a paw print. Reviews are mostly positive about communication and support, but one review describes an opposite experience on the phone during a financial hardship and says the practice would not offer any payment plan.

Fife Exotic Vets describes itself as a family-run practice focused on exotic and zoological species, offering both routine care and advanced workups (including in-house lab support and imaging such as X‑ray and ultrasound). The clinic appears set up for complex exotics cases as well as accessible advice-led consults: reviews mention life-saving emergency treatment out of hours for an African grey, surgery for a guinea pig with an obstructing urethral stone followed by very detailed discharge instructions, and husbandry-focused health checks (e.g., reviewing a leopard gecko’s enclosure to improve care). Telemedicine is also used in practice; one rescue describes an online consultation that produced a thorough treatment plan for an avian flock.

Wilson & Partners is an independent veterinary practice (established in 1926) that provides medical and surgical care, including diagnostics like dental X‑ray and an in‑house laboratory. It appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, neutering, appointments) and more complex decision-making: one reviewer describes the team moving quickly with advice, appointments, referrals to specialists, and medication after tumour diagnoses. Decision‑relevant specifics owners mention include: - Handling anxious dogs with patience and calm, alongside friendly reception support. - End‑of‑life care that includes small memorial touches (e.g., providing fur clippings and paw prints on request). - Out‑of‑hours emergency cover: staffed by the clinic’s own vets Monday–Thursday, with VetsNow covering Friday–Sunday (per the website).

Albavet Kirkcaldy is an RCVS General Practice small‑animal clinic and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), with on‑site imaging (X‑rays and ultrasound) plus in‑house lab work and dental procedures. It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the services listed, it’s set up for routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, neutering, nurse clinics) as well as diagnostics and surgery, with referral services available for orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgery. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe being seen quickly for urgent problems, getting clear explanations of what would happen next, and receiving proactive communication (including updates during treatment and notes sent on to a pet’s usual vet). Several reviews also mention thoughtful handling of anxious pets and strong support during end‑of‑life situations.

Vets for Pets is described on its website as a locally owned practice within the Vets for Pets brand, set up as a modern, well‑equipped clinic with an in‑house lab, imaging (including dental X‑ray), an operating theatre, and separate cat/dog waiting and ward areas (plus isolation). It appears geared to both routine care and more complex work (the site lists chemotherapy & cancer treatment, ear surgery, and surgery referrals). From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - Calm, unhurried consultations and clear explanations (one reviewer highlights vet “Dan” for communication and not rushing appointments). - Support around euthanasia (extra time for goodbyes; supportive explanations for a child). - Mixed experiences with rabbit emergency care: one rabbit case describes rapid tests, supportive treatment and an offered referral to an exotics specialist, while another rabbit owner reports missing/late glucose testing for GI stasis and no response to a next‑day update. Out-of-hours care is stated on the website as being provided by Vets Now.

Ferguson Veterinary Clinic & Orthopaedic Referrals Limited describes itself as an independent, purpose-built practice offering primary care alongside orthopaedic and dental referrals. Reviews strongly reinforce an orthopaedic/trauma focus: owners describe cranial cruciate ligament surgery (including plates/screws and meniscus work), pelvis/hip operations after road-traffic injuries, and care planning for hip dysplasia. Several reviewers also mention high-frequency updates during inpatient stays (phone calls plus photos/videos, including a “bedtime” photo around 10pm) and clear, unhurried discharge/aftercare explanations.

Albavet Dunfermline is an RCVS-accredited general practice with Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status, set up for routine care through to more complex work (it lists in-house lab testing plus X‑ray and ultrasound, and offers orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery referral services). It also treats a wide range of species beyond dogs and cats, including rabbits and exotic pets (reptiles, tortoises, birds and backyard poultry are all listed). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - taking urgent cases even when the team is already busy, and staying on to make sure questions are answered (a cat that became suddenly unwell; an emergency rabbit visit); - a “personal touch” around difficult moments (for example, sending a condolence card after a pet died); - practical owner education, including a first-aid event with hands-on elements and take-home materials. There is also a clear split in feedback about money and accountability: several reviewers say they weren’t pushed into unnecessary spend, while one reviewer alleges mistakes and that the practice wouldn’t take responsibility.

Provost Veterinary Group is an established small-animal practice (trading under its current name since 1999, with an earlier predecessor practice name dating back to the early 1980s). It’s set up to handle routine care as well as urgent cases: multiple recent reviewers describe being accommodated for same-day emergencies, including one case where a dog was seen urgently despite not being registered. The clinic also offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (the website notes consultations are included) and mentions “Video Vet”. Owners most often describe practical, confidence-building details such as staff keeping a close watch after a suspected ingestion, arranging overnight stays when needed, and handling a difficult-to-treat wounded cat calmly using treats and voice. One recent review alleges serious miscommunication around a poisoning case; this sits in tension with many positive emergency-care accounts.

Inglis Vets Care and Save describes caring for pets for over 50 years and states that emergencies are covered 24 hours a day. The practice is also a veterinary nurse training facility, and multiple owners mention being seen by students during consultations and routine care. From recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough explanations during appointments (including being talked through checks during a consultation) and supportive handling of end‑of‑life visits, including a handwritten sympathy card after a pet’s death. There is also a contrasting complaint about a nail trim done by a student without the owner being asked first, resulting in a cut and bleeding and confusion over whether the nail trim would be charged.