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The Stewartry Veterinary Centre Ltd

#2 Vet in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire

4.9
Independent Clinic

The Stewartry Veterinary Centre Ltd – Vets in Castle Douglas

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
#2 Ranking
#2 in Castle Douglas
#2 Ranking
#2 in Kirkcudbrightshire
Top 10 Ranking
#92 in Scotland

Clinic Overview

The Stewartry Veterinary Centre Ltd is an RCVS Accredited Practice with facilities that suggest it’s set up for both routine consults and more involved work: three consulting rooms, two operating rooms, a large animal room, a laboratory and an imaging suite. The website also states they treat pets and horses, and provide emergency out-of-hours call-outs.

The Stewartry Veterinary Centre Ltd is an RCVS Accredited Practice with facilities that suggest it’s set up for both routine consults and more involved work: three consulting rooms, two operating rooms, a large animal room, a laboratory and an imaging suite. The website also states they treat pets and horses, and provide emergency out-of-hours call-outs.

From recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe: same-day appointments when needed, being kept informed during treatment, and support during end-of-life care—including a vet coming to the owner’s home for a peaceful euthanasia.

Services

  • Pet and equine care (website states treatment for pets and larger animals such as horses).
  • Emergency out-of-hours call-outs (website statement).
  • Vaccinations/inoculations for puppies (review mentions “pups inoculated”).
  • Surgery (reviews mention a “very serious operation” and “minor treatment”).
  • At-home euthanasia (review describes a vet visiting the home to put a cat to sleep).
  • On-site capabilities indicated by facilities listed on the website
  • Laboratory
  • Imaging suite
  • Operating rooms

People

  • Bruce (vet): Mentioned in multiple reviews for home euthanasia that owners felt was peaceful and handled with kindness, and for being knowledgeable and reassuring during puppy vaccinations.
  • Emma (vet): Thanked by name for a case involving a dog (“Pepper”), with the owner describing the treatment as professional.
  • Reception team: Noted in one review as friendly and helpful, particularly when arranging a same-day appointment for a visiting pet.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 197 reviews. “”

  • End-of-life support: One owner describes a vet coming to their home and making euthanasia calm and “peaceful,” reducing distress for both pet and family.
  • Clear communication during treatment: Owners mention being kept informed about their dog’s treatment and that “nothing was too much trouble.”
  • Ability to fit urgent needs in: A review describes receiving a same-day appointment (3pm) for minor treatment.
  • Range of care levels: Reviews refer to both minor treatment and a very serious operation.
  • Price comments are positive but unspecific: Some owners say prices were “reasonable” or “excellent,” without giving amounts.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

Oakwell Rd, Castle Douglas DG7 1JT, UK

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