East Neuk Veterinary Clinic

East Neuk Veterinary Clinic in St Monans, Fife is an IVC Evidensia practice and referrals clinic that says it has been operating since 1997, with a stated focus on orthopaedic referrals. Recent customer feedback continues to centre on major orthopaedic surgery and follow-up care, while also showing the clinic handling routine appointments, annual boosters, and short-notice visits for owners away from home. Reviews also point to calm communication and regular updates during inpatient stays.

Services

• •Orthopaedic referral work remains a clear focus, with owners describing treatment for complex joint and mobility cases.
• •Orthopaedic surgery is a major theme in reviews, including hip replacement, both hips being replaced in separate operations, elbow surgery, knee operations, and HIF surgery.
• •Post-operative inpatient care and boarding are described by owners, including dogs staying for multiple nights after surgery and receiving regular nurse updates by text.
• •Recovery support and rechecks feature strongly, with owners mentioning detailed recovery plans, review appointments, X-rays, and clinicians monitoring progress after surgery.
• •General practice care is also reflected in reviews, including annual check-ups and boosters, thorough examinations for older dogs, and assessment of a possible neurological condition by several vets.
• •The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Padraig is repeatedly mentioned in reviews for consultations, surgery-related care, and follow-up reviews. Owners describe him as friendly, knowledgeable, informative, and reassuring.
• •Maciej is frequently credited with orthopaedic case management and surgery, particularly in complex cases involving hip replacement and other major procedures.
• •Emily is named positively in recent reviews by owners who say she has built a strong relationship with their dogs and helped make routine visits feel relaxed.
• •Katie, a night nurse, is specifically thanked in earlier feedback, alongside the wider nursing team and ACAs for updates and support during inpatient stays.
• •Reception is also mentioned positively as part of a smooth, welcoming experience.

Reviews

Google reviews sit at 4.9/5 from 312 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is especially strong around orthopaedic and surgical care, with owners mentioning hip surgery, full hip replacements, elbow surgery, cruciate ligament disease, and HIF surgery.
• •Owners often praise the clinic’s communication and reassurance, including clear explanations, honest advice, and regular updates from nurses while pets are staying in the clinic.
• •Reviews also highlight a calm, welcoming atmosphere, with some owners saying their dogs are notably relaxed at appointments, including routine check-ups and boosters.
• •Several reviewers mention the clinic being helpful with short-notice or away-from-home appointments, including fitting holidaying owners in quickly and coordinating with their usual vet.