Albavet Dalgety Bay

Albavet Dalgety Bay is part of the Albavet Veterinary Surgeons group and is set up as a small-animal practice with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound) plus routine and surgical care. The practice also offers emergency support during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours emergencies referred to Vets Now.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention

• •specific staff members being “brilliant” with young dogs (a “baby cockapoo” is mentioned by name)
• •a clinic layout that includes a separate cat area to reduce stress
• •thorough check-ups and practical, ongoing advice for older dogs
• •routine booster appointments paired with a “VIP check-up” being described as smooth and well-run

Services

Based on the practice website summary and the reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

• •Consultations
• •Vaccinations (yearly boosters are specifically mentioned)
• •Dentistry
• •Neutering
• •Microchipping
• •Parasite control
• •Nurse clinics
• •Diagnostic tests and imaging, including
• •In-house lab
• •X-ray
• •Ultrasound
• •Surgery, plus referral services for
• •Orthopaedic surgery
• •Soft tissue surgery
• •Acupuncture
• •Blood pressure checks
• •Six-month health checks
• •Grooming & nail clipping
• •Anal sac expression
• •Home visits
• •Pet travel documentation (GB)
• •Behaviour clinic for dogs and cats

Animals treated listed on the website include dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, small rodents, reptiles/tortoises, and a wide range of birds (including backyard poultry).

Emergency care (as stated on the website): emergencies are supported during normal opening hours; out-of-hours cases are referred to Vets Now.

Accreditations listed on the website include RCVS General Practice and Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).

People

Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews

• •Sarah (role not stated): described as “brilliant” when handling a young cockapoo.
• •Nikki (role not stated): also described as “brilliant” with the same puppy.
• •Mel (Practice Manager): singled out by name as “amazing” by one reviewer.
• •Mhairi (vet, implied by “went to see Mhairi”): praised for being very thorough with two older dogs and for giving “great advice” to support them in old age; one owner notes their dog now treats vet trips positively after seeing her.

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 31 reviews.

• •Owners repeatedly describe the team as friendly, helpful, and good at handling pets during appointments (including young puppies and older dogs).
• •Clinic setup is mentioned as cat-considerate: one reviewer highlights a separate area for cats to reduce stress.
• •Thoroughness and practical guidance show up in specific examples (detailed checks on senior dogs; advice for managing ageing-related needs).
• •Routine preventive care is explicitly referenced (annual boosters plus an additional check-up in the same visit).
• •One review notes service continued positively even under COVID-19 restrictions.