Albavet Dunfermline – Vets in Dunfermline
Clinic Overview
Albavet Dunfermline is a CVS Group practice in Dunfermline, RCVS-accredited and recognised as a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver). It provides general veterinary care alongside diagnostics such as in-house lab testing, X-ray and ultrasound, with referral options for orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery. The practice sees dogs, cats, rabbits and a broad range of exotic pets, and uses Vets Now for out-of-hours emergency cover.
Services
- •General and preventive care: routine consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and six-month health checks.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house laboratory testing, other diagnostic tests, X-ray, ultrasound and blood pressure checks.
- •Surgery and procedures: general surgery, neutering and dentistry, with referral access for orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery.
- •Nurse and support clinics: nurse clinics, grooming, nail clipping and anal sac expression.
- •Behaviour and complementary support: behavioural clinics and acupuncture. Reviews also mention behavioural support and owner information evenings.
- •Cats, rabbits and exotic pets: care is listed for rabbits, small mammals, reptiles, tortoises and a range of birds, including backyard poultry. Recent feedback includes a rabbit emergency visit and several positive cat-focused appointments.
- •Additional services: pet travel documentation and home visits.
- •Facilities and emergency arrangements: the clinic has Cat Friendly status, and reviews mention a dedicated cat waiting area. Emergencies are handled during opening hours, with Vets Now covering out-of-hours care.
- •Training and education: the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility, and reviews praise its practical pet 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: some owners describe prices as reasonable and say they did not feel pushed toward unnecessary treatment or products, while a small number of negative reviews complain about charges and feeling the practice was too money-focused.
People
- •Katy (vet): praised for compassionate care, clear advice and support during more difficult conversations.
- •Nicki (behavioural vet): mentioned warmly for behavioural support and thoughtful communication.
- •Jacqueline: highlighted for clearly explaining a planned procedure and helping an owner feel reassured.
- •Leah: praised at reception for being especially welcoming and helpful.
- •Sarah: singled out for caring, compassionate support during an end-of-life appointment.
- •Emma Jane: mentioned positively for friendly, helpful support.
Reviews
Google reviews are 4.4/5 from 180 reviews.
- •Many owners describe the team as kind, compassionate and reassuring, especially during stressful appointments and euthanasia care.
- •Recent feedback continues to highlight strong personal support and communication, with named praise for staff including Katy, Nicki, Jacqueline, Leah and Sarah.
- •Reviews mention the clinic being helpful with urgent cases, including a rabbit emergency, and also praise owner-focused extras such as behavioural clinics and a practical first-aid event.
- •Value feedback is mixed rather than uniformly negative: several reviewers say prices felt reasonable and not pushy, while a smaller number report concerns about charges, mistakes or accountability.

