Best Vets in Lanarkshire

Rouken Glen Veterinary Surgery operates from a modern facility with an on-site operating theatre and diagnostic imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound). The practice offers routine care through to complex surgeries, and runs a “Healthy Pet Club” that includes annual vaccinations and regular parasite treatment delivered monthly. Reviewers repeatedly describe being accommodated quickly for urgent problems (for example, being taken in immediately to remove broken glass from a dog’s paw) and mention compassionate support during end-of-life visits. One reviewer explicitly notes moving here from a “big company” chain, suggesting this is an independently run practice (no corporate group is named in the available information).

Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe efficient, friendly front-desk handling and vets who take time to explain diagnoses and treatments—though a couple of reviews report poor communication and dissatisfaction with decision-making and aftercare. Concrete examples owners mention include being seen “at such short notice,” being shown straight into a private room for a dog-reactive dog, and surgical care ranging from rabbit spaying to bladder stone removal (with very different views on how well the case was handled).

Avondale Veterinary Group provides routine and emergency care for small animals and equine, with on-site equine facilities for hospitalisation and intensive care (including intensive care). The website also references farm work, and notes the practice has operated since 1921 from purpose-built premises opened in 2009. Reviews most often describe clear communication and flexibility around appointments (including rescheduling when a cat wouldn’t go into a carrier), plus gentle handling in sensitive situations (including end-of-life care). The practice website also states it works with Thistle Referral services as a “group partner.”

East End Vets describes itself as an independent clinic, and its website notes it sees dogs, cats and rabbits. Reviews back up an “independent practice” feel, with owners mentioning detailed problem-solving for complex illness (including blood tests and multi‑medication treatment) and a pet plan that one reviewer calls “great value.” A rescue-dog owner also notes the clinic was recommended by their charity, suggesting it’s used by rehoming organisations. Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - Managing a very unwell dog with a large abscess/mucocele using blood testing and three injections (antibiotic, pain relief and anti‑inflammatory), after another vet had advised euthanasia. - Registration and ongoing care for both rescue dogs and long-term clients.

Taylor Veterinary Practice Limited is a general small-animal clinic that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a practice setup that tries to reduce pet stress (a separate cat seating area is specifically mentioned) and a process-focused front desk experience (straightforward booking with reminders). Several owners also describe detailed discussions of treatment options and being kept informed throughout procedures; one review mentions compassionate end-of-life support. One reviewer says that since the practice was “taken over,” prices have continued to rise. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - A separate waiting/seating area for cats (noted as a good idea, though “a bit small”). - Appointment booking described as straightforward, with reminders leading up to the visit. - Options for treatment explained in-session, with time for questions. - Paperwork completed on the spot for routine procedures (microchipping/vaccines/health checks).

Sandyhills Veterinary Clinic operates under the ScotVet name, which the clinic describes on its website as independent and providing pet care since 2000. The website also states they provide 24/7 emergency care. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe straightforward, practical care with good communication: a vet examining an eye discharge thoroughly and prescribing gel, follow-up phone calls after treating a dog’s skin infection, and staff making puppies comfortable during vaccinations so they “didn’t realise” they’d been injected. Several reviewers also mention being able to get appointments quickly, and one describes emergency surgery handled swiftly, including help with an insurance claim that was paid in full.

Clyde Veterinary Group is a mixed practice (established in 2003) treating small animals, farm animals and horses, with a hospital plus multiple branch practices. The website states it provides a 24/7 onsite and ambulatory emergency service across its pet, farm and equine departments, and it holds Silver Accreditation with Investors in the Environment (iiE). In recent reviews, owners describe routine preventive care (annual boosters and kennel cough vaccination), support for urgent issues (a dog that had eaten something harmful), and sensitive end-of-life care where families were given time and the process was explained gently. Several reviewers also flag cost as a downside, describing the practice as “expensive,” while one review mentions a return visit in one month with no extra charge as part of a new booster regime.

Vets Now is part of the Vets Now emergency veterinary group and is set up as a dedicated 24/7 pet emergency hospital (opened in 2009) providing both emergency and referral care for dogs, cats and small animals. The website describes specialist/referral services including oncology, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging, with diagnostics and treatment “under one roof.” From recent reviews, owners commonly describe very fast triage on arrival (including being taken straight to intensive/critical care), frequent updates during hospital stays (calls and, in some cases, emailed photos), and information being passed on to the pet’s usual vet. One recent review reports a conflicting experience: strong praise for reception staff but concerns about some clinicians focusing on price early, discharge without a clear diagnosis, and variable communication between clinicians.

Naismith Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent practice with “over 30 years of experience in medicine, surgery, and nursing” and a “close knit team” (website). Owners most often mention thorough, clearly explained consultations (including with older pets), and follow-up help from reception (for example, a later call with microchip information). Reviews also reference same-day appointment availability and follow-up visits after surgery, plus support during end-of-life care with a calm environment and time to talk through options.