Best Vets in Lanarkshire

Hyndland Street Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice (no corporate group mentioned in the provided information) that has been caring for pets for over 35 years (per its website). Recent reviews describe hands-on help with practical paperwork (insurance forms and pet travel documentation), and accommodating urgent, same-day care (e.g., fitting in a dog with glass in a paw before closing for the weekend). There’s also evidence of owners seeking (and receiving) a second opinion on serious cases, including diagnostic testing and referral on for further scans rather than immediate euthanasia being the only option. A minority of recent reviewers raise concerns about rising costs and being pushed into tests they felt were unnecessary, so experiences around pricing and recommendations appear mixed.

Ashley Veterinary Centre lists both emergency veterinary services and being a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe support around difficult appointments—particularly end-of-life care, including an option to pay in advance so the euthanasia appointment could focus on the pet, and help with ashes collection a few weeks later. Owners also mention practical access and communication, such as being kept fully updated during a cat’s visit and arranging a same-morning appointment for an unregistered hamster.

Craigpark Veterinary Centre appears to be an owner-led practice (a reviewer names the owner as Carol) focused on small animals/domestic pets. Reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options, plus practical support such as helping coordinate insurance claims. Owners also flag appointment access as something to plan around: one reviewer reports at least a week’s wait for routine appointments, while another describes their cat being seen at short notice after the clinic fitted them in. Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: - The owner (Carol) taking time to explain diagnosis and treatment options. - Urgent care being discussed with the reception desk, with routine work needing booking ahead (one reviewer cites a week+ wait). - Help with insurance/treatment payment coordination, including submitting claims in some cases. - Being able to fit in an appointment on short notice (reported by one cat owner).

Campbell & Galloway is presented in two ways across sources: the website content describes the clinic as part of Animal Trust (including free consultations and an affordability focus), while several reviewers refer to it as “C&G”/Campbell & Galloway and describe long-term use over decades. Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for general practice plus in-house diagnostics and surgery. Owners repeatedly mention: - No consultation fees, with costs coming from medications/tests instead. - Last‑minute/urgent appointments being accommodated (including being seen close to closing time, and a last‑minute cat case that led to leg surgery). - Clear, up‑front pricing in at least one surgical case (“no hidden costs”). - A clean environment noted by a reviewer.

Brannock Veterinary Clinic describes itself as independent and runs consultations by appointment, while remaining open during the day for enquiries and medication collection (per its website). Reviews point to a practice that handles urgent situations and end‑of‑life care, with owners mentioning emergency help, pets being kept in for surgery, and clear explanations during euthanasia appointments. Several reviewers also highlight follow‑up care and the usefulness of email/text communication, plus at least one report of same‑day appointment and treatment.

Albavet is a small-animal veterinary practice that (per clinic data) is a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency/urgent support. Reviews repeatedly highlight practical “what will happen and what it will cost” communication before treatment starts, plus steps to reduce stress for cats (a separate cat waiting area and blankets to cover carriers are specifically mentioned). Owners also describe being seen quickly for time-sensitive problems (e.g., chocolate ingestion with treatment to make the dog vomit and discharge within a couple of hours), and mention a “Healthy Pet Club” plan used to spread costs and access discounts on routine care and procedures.

Hamilton Vets4Pets Ltd is a locally owned Vets4Pets practice with on-site diagnostics (including in-house lab work, digital X‑ray, ultrasound and dental X‑ray) and facilities designed to separate cats and dogs (separate waiting areas and wards, plus isolation). Reviews most often describe vets taking time to explain options and answer questions (including for cat care and post-op recovery), and several mention support around end-of-life care (being allowed to stay with a pet). A smaller number of recent reviews raise concerns about missed findings (a heart murmur) and waiting/handling of a new litter, plus one review warning about upfront payments/deposits.

Acres Vet Centre offers routine pet healthcare for cats, dogs, and a range of small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters), with services like vaccinations, neutering, microchipping and dental cleaning listed on its website. The practice also advertises emergency-care instructions via its website and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe a calm, confidence-building handling style—especially for nervous pets—such as letting dogs sniff around the consult room and offering a treat before starting an assessment. Several reviewers also mention long-term use “for many years,” and one notes being helped even though they weren’t registered.

Champion Vet East Kilbride is a small-animal practice established in 2003 and part of the Champion Vets group. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccines, parasite control, nurse clinics) as well as surgical work and diagnostics (X‑rays/ultrasound), with referral services listed for cardiology and ophthalmology. Owners specifically mention cruciate ligament surgery (including post-op follow-up calls) and multiple reviews focus on end‑of‑life support—both positively (being “caring and thoughtful”) and negatively (one reviewer reports staff laughing in another room during euthanasia).

CrumPets Vet Clinical Support is an independent, family-run clinical support service founded in 2009 by Lee-Ann Crum and Chris Parratt, providing specialist-style support to other veterinary practices. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up primarily for referral cardiology work, with diagnostics and treatment planning around heart disease. Concrete details owners mention include heart scans, clear explanations and Q&A during consultations, and written reports/paperwork handled quickly (including providing an old report for insurance within minutes). Reviews also describe ongoing follow-ups for cardiac cases, and at least one case involving a pericardial (cardial) effusion drain performed twice.