Albavet Dunfermline

Albavet Dunfermline is a CVS-owned, RCVS-accredited general practice in Dunfermline, with Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status. It offers routine care as well as diagnostics including in-house lab testing, X-ray and ultrasound, alongside referral options for orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery. The practice treats dogs, cats, rabbits and a wide range of exotic pets, and uses Vets Now for out-of-hours emergency care.

Services

•General veterinary care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and six-month health checks.
•Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house lab testing, other diagnostic tests, X-ray, ultrasound and blood pressure checks.
•Surgery and procedures: general surgery, neutering and dentistry, plus referral services for orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery.
•Nurse and support clinics: nurse clinics, grooming and nail clipping, and anal sac expression.
•Behaviour and complementary support: behavioural clinics and acupuncture. Recent reviews also mention behavioural support and owner information evenings.
•Cats, rabbits and exotic pets: the practice lists care for rabbits, small mammals, reptiles, tortoises and a range of birds, including backyard poultry. Recent reviews include an emergency rabbit visit and several cat-focused appointments.
•Additional services: pet travel documentation and home visits.
•Facilities and emergency arrangements: a dedicated cat waiting area is mentioned in reviews. Emergencies are handled by the practice during opening hours, with Vets Now covering out-of-hours care.
•Training and education: the clinic is a veterinary nurse training facility, and reviews also praise its practical first-aid event for owners.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits above average relative to similar practices. Review feedback on value is mixed: several owners describe the prices as reasonable and say they did not feel pushed toward unnecessary treatment or products, while one reviewer felt the practice was too focused on money.

People

•Katy (vet): praised for urgent care, clear advice and reassuring communication, including staying late to help a suddenly unwell cat.
•Nicki/Nikki (behavioural vet): mentioned positively by multiple owners for behavioural support and compassionate conversations.
•Jacqueline: praised for clearly explaining a planned procedure and helping an owner feel reassured.
•Leah: singled out on the front desk for being welcoming and helpful.
•Sarah Jane (receptionist): described as excellent and going above and beyond.
•Emma Jane: mentioned positively for friendly, helpful support.

Reviews

Google reviews sit at 4.5/5 from 175 reviews. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with one serious negative complaint standing apart from the broader pattern.

•Owners often highlight kind, reassuring communication, especially around stressful appointments, emergencies and more difficult decisions.
•Several reviews describe the team as willing to fit in urgent cases, including a rabbit emergency and a last-minute unwell cat appointment close to closing time.
•A recurring theme is the personal touch: pets being fussed over, owners feeling supported, and gestures such as sending a condolence card after a pet’s death.
•Reviews also mention helpful reception support, behavioural clinics, first-aid events, and a cat-friendly environment; on cost, some describe the clinic as reasonable and not pushy, while one reviewer alleges mistakes and poor accountability.

Reviews for Albavet Dunfermline

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 175 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Laura Simpson

2 months ago

I have two pets that go to alba vets for about 7 years and It came to me that there should be a loyalty card for how many years your pet has gone to this amazing vets meaning that you get ten pounds of the next time you go but you have to have a certain amount of points.

Lee-Ann Smith

3 months ago

Jacqueline was so good with my dog today. She explained the procedure my dog is booked in for very clearly and left me feeling very reassured that he will be in safe hands.

daniel brown

Can'r praise this place enough. Leah on the front desk is a gem! Really helpful and welcoming service.

zombie killer3228

4 months ago

Had my little rabbit in for the other day for a bit of an emergency. And I cant thank them enough. The vet i had was amazing 👏 new exactly what she was talking about and so so nice. We we lad is now so so so happy and doing so well. Honestly 100% recommend 👌

Janice Symington

6 months ago

Had a really good night at the Alba Vet first aid event. It was very informative with lots of visual information and hands on involvement. The hall was well laid out and well organised with free tea and coffee plus there was home baking on offer for a donation to an animal charity. I was very impressed to see that they had all the baked goods labelled for allergens and I was able to buy gluten free cake and cookies. We were also given a goody bag containing bandaging materials, dog treats and an information booklet covering all of the information available within the venue. All in all it was a very worthwhile event and I would strongly recommend any pet owner to go along to the next one

Susan Mullen

Albavet care. I realise vets are a business, but Albavet actually care. You don't get the impression it's about money. They hold information nights, behavioural clinics, etc. to help us humans help our animals. I cannot fault them, and it helps that my cat enjoys her check up visits!

Emma Mckellar

All of the staff at Albavet, and in particular Nicki and Katy, go above and beyond for their patients. We have never felt so supported, from the moment we met them to the more challenging conversations we had to have, every moment they had our beautiful boy’s best interests at heart and spoke to us with compassion and care. We were never made to feel like a burden and the care was outstanding every time. We cannot fault them and we’re so grateful to them.

Michelle Mackenzie

Very terrible people! Do not care about the animals at all!! Only care about money! Made mistakes and unwilling to take any responsibility for these!!!!

Rob Barr

8 months ago

Been using Albavet since I moved to Dunfermline 3 years ago and can't fault them, great friendly service for all our cats at reasonable prices. Whether it's all the staff gushing over how cute your ginger kitten is (and how much they've enjoyed getting cuddles off him whilst he's been in!) or just sending a card when one of our cats has died (even once when we didn't get the chance to take them to the vet and just had to tell them over the phone after the fact) Albavet always seem to add that extra personal touch that is so appreciated. Thanks so much.

Anna Kincaid

Great clinic, passionate and knowledgeable people. Highly recommend. •dedicated waiting area for cats 🐈‍⬛ •won’t push you to spend money for unnecessary treatment & products 💰 •neurodivergent friendly ♾️