Dog & Cat Vets in Lanarkshire

Bishopbriggs Veterinary Centre (also referred to as “Bishopbriggs & Chryston Vets” in reviews) is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews focus heavily on vaccinations, urgent same-day help without an appointment, second opinions/diagnosis, and end-of-life support. Concrete examples owners describe include: - Booking a vaccination appointment within a day and sourcing a specific vaccine brand to match a puppy’s previous course. - Seeing a vet after turning up without an appointment. - A second-opinion visit that led to diagnosing and treating heart worm. - Support through a cancer diagnosis, including time for family goodbyes and a vet coming out later in the day to help with euthanasia, followed by a condolence card.

The Veterinary Centre is a general small-animal practice that also sees a wide range of species (including rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles) and is described in the clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website lists core preventative care (consultations and vaccinations) alongside procedures such as surgery and dental care, plus options like laser therapy, nurse clinics and pet travel support. Based on the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe clear explanations during appointments and calm handling of nervous dogs (including taking time to build trust before giving vaccinations). Several reviews also mention long-term continuity of care (pets attending from first vaccines through neutering and ongoing issues such as acid reflux), and reception staff trying to find the earliest available appointments when owners are worried. Practice ownership (independent vs group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

The Lawrie Veterinary Group offers general veterinary care alongside repeatedly mentioned expertise with “exotic” pets such as birds and reptiles. Across recent reviews, owners describe short waits, clear/direct explanations (“they tell you straight”), and practical support such as being shown how to administer medication. The clinic is also described as very clean, and several reviews mention aftercare following surgery as well as anaesthesia for avian x‑rays. One reviewer recommends budgeting for higher-than-typical costs (no specific prices given).

Ardmory Veterinary Clinic is a single-centre clinic that opened in February 2009 and describes having experience caring for a “large range of pet species.” Recent reviews strongly reinforce that focus on exotics as well as cats and dogs, with owners describing treatment for snakes, tortoises, bearded dragons, parrots, hedgehogs, ferrets, gerbils and degus. Concrete examples include same-day surgery for a pygmy hedgehog lump, reptile husbandry advice (heating/lighting) given after an exam for suspected mouth rot, and end-of-life support for a ferret where the team phoned within about an hour with a clear but gentle update and gave the family time to say goodbye. For emergencies when the clinic is closed, the website says clients are advised to contact Emergency Vets Glasgow or Vets Now.

Elite Vet Group is an independent veterinary clinic (no corporate group named in the available information) offering a broad mix of preventative care, medical workups and surgery, with in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray and ultrasound). The website lists emergency vet services, and reviews describe the team stepping in immediately for an emergency even when they were only open for another procedure at the time. Owners also repeatedly mention clear explanations before procedures, including allowing an owner to be present to comfort their pet as anaesthetic was given. Surgical problem-solving comes up in reviews, including a dog with a “corkscrew tail and skin pocket” with severe infections where owners say the clinic helped avoid euthanasia.

Avalon Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a family-owned independent practice for dogs, cats, and small animals. Reviews consistently point to longer consultations (one owner specifically mentions 15‑minute appointments) and a thorough exam style, including being mindful with nervous or rescue pets. Practical, day-to-day services also show up in reviews: owners mention vaccinations/injections, microchipping, and help arranging rabies vaccination plus an Animal Health Certificate for travel. One review also describes a home visit on a cat’s final day, with the team coming out when the cat was struggling.

Scotvet Animal Health Ltd describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic that has been caring for pets since 2000, and the website states the practice is available 24/7 for emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews point to a clinic set up for both routine care and more involved cases, with owners describing same‑day appointments for injuries, in‑clinic treatment over multiple days for a dehydrated dog with bloody diarrhoea, and surgery for bladder stones. Several owners also highlight practical stress‑reduction measures, including separating cats and dogs and providing calming blankets for cats.

University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital is part of the University of Glasgow (a university-run teaching hospital), and reviews repeatedly mention interacting with “Students, Nurses and Vets.” From the latest reviews, it appears set up for referred, complex cases and longer inpatient care: owners specifically describe ongoing neurology management for epilepsy, an extended stay for suspected pneumonia, and care involving oncology and surgery departments. Practical, clinic-specific details owners point out include being kept informed of a pet’s progress during treatment, a waiting area with individual “pods” to give nervous/excitable pets space, and separate areas for cats (described as a dedicated room by one reviewer). Reviews also show a sharp contrast in experiences: many describe clear communication and supportive handling of difficult decisions, while one owner reports delays, lost stool samples, difficulty getting updates/results, and being contacted for payment before receiving the information they were waiting for.

The Natural Vet appears to combine a veterinary practice with an on-site pet shop, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews repeatedly describe a “holistic approach” and a focus on reducing stress for anxious or reactive pets—one owner says the team coordinated the waiting room so their reactive dog could stay calmer. Routine care such as boosters and annual vaccinations is specifically mentioned, with multiple owners noting vets took time to let nervous pets settle (sniffing around the room, chatting to keep them calm) before giving injections. Several reviews also mention owners being able to ask questions outside appointment times and the clinic adjusting processes after a medication-collection mix-up to prevent repeats.

Champion Vet Ibrox is part of the Champion Vets group and has been established since 2003 as a small-animal practice. The website highlights on-site diagnostic facilities (in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound) and dentistry, and it holds RCVS General Practice status plus Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation. From the latest reviews, many owners describe calm handling during appointments (including for nervous cats) and say the practice supports both routine care and urgent same-day problems. However, one detailed review raises serious concerns about continuity of care (seeing different vets, limited case management for long-term issues) and describes a very distressing euthanasia experience; another mentions a procedure quote changing despite “nothing had changed.”