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Vetrica Ltd

#4 Vet in Dunfermline, Fife

4.5
Independent Clinic

Vetrica Ltd – Vets in Dunfermline

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
Top 10 Ranking
#4 in Dunfermline

Clinic Overview

Vetrica Ltd is a veterinary clinic operating since 2001, and it also functions as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic’s own information emphasises a “personal touch” and preventative care, and it lists dogs, cats and rabbits as species it treats. Recent reviews most often mention a clean clinic environment and clear explanations—especially around difficult end‑of‑life decisions—but there is also a strongly negative account about care for a pet rat, including concerns about the exam process, choice of antibiotic, and lack of follow‑up communication.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

  • End‑of‑life care for a cat where the vet “didn’t rush the process,” explained what would happen, and offered time before/after euthanasia.
  • A paw print and a small keepsake bottle of fur provided after euthanasia (mentioned as meaningful to the owner).
  • Cleanliness of the clinic being explicitly noted.
  • One detailed complaint describing a rat UTI visit where the owner felt samples weren’t reviewed, the pet was placed on the floor during the exam, and promised call‑backs didn’t happen.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available

  • Preventative care focus (stated by the clinic).
  • Care for dogs, cats, and rabbits (stated by the clinic).
  • End‑of‑life/euthanasia support (review describes a cat being put to sleep with time given to the family, plus memorial keepsakes).
  • Consultations leading to antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary issues in a rat (from a review). (Rats are not listed in the clinic’s stated species list, but this specific visit is described by the reviewer.)
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (from structured clinic data).

People

  • Bob Hesketh (owner): Named in a detailed 1‑star review about a rat UTI consultation. The reviewer describes him as dismissive during questioning, difficult to hear, and alleges promised call‑backs did not happen.
  • Unnamed vet (female, per review wording): In an end‑of‑life appointment for a cat, the vet is described as explaining the process clearly, not rushing, and allowing time with the pet; she also provided a paw print and fur keepsake afterward.
  • Vet and nurse team (unnamed): Multiple reviewers comment on the team’s help with cats, including being kind and explaining things clearly in stressful situations.

Reviews

4.5 stars from 222 reviews. “”

  • Clear communication in emotionally difficult appointments: one owner describes euthanasia where the vet explained each step and gave them time with their cat.
  • Memorial touches after euthanasia: paw print and a small bottle containing fur are specifically mentioned.
  • Cleanliness and “decent prices” mentioned, though no specific fees are given.
  • A sharp negative outlier focused on a rat visit: concerns about hygiene during the exam (pet placed on the floor), not reviewing provided urine samples, disagreement over antibiotic choice, a condescending manner, and lack of follow‑up call‑backs.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

4, Queens Buildings, Queensferry Rd, Rosyth, Dunfermline KY11 2RA, UK

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