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Real Vets Limited

#3 Vet in Hamilton, Lanarkshire

4.3
Independent Clinic

Real Vets Limited – Vets in Hamilton

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Real Vets Limited describes itself as an independent, locally owned practice with over 40 years of providing veterinary care. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about support during end‑of‑life care (including euthanasia) and clear explanations when pets arrive in distress (one review mentions an elderly dog with a torn cruciate ligament being talked through options). Reviews also show a mixed experience around aftercare/communication, with one owner upset that cremation arrangements required upfront payment and saying this wasn’t clearly explained at the time.

Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include

  • Staff guiding owners through euthanasia and preparing them for what to expect.
  • A vet calmly explaining treatment options for a torn cruciate ligament.
  • Discussion of cremation/ashes arrangements, including a report that cremation needed paying upfront before collection.

Services

Based on the provided clinic data, website summary, and reviews, the following services/capabilities are mentioned

  • Emergency veterinary services (listed in clinic data as “24/7 or extended hours”; no further details provided).
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data).
  • Euthanasia and end‑of‑life support (multiple reviews describe being supported through putting a dog to sleep).
  • Orthopaedic problem assessment / care planning for a torn cruciate ligament (one review describes options being explained and the dog being put at ease).
  • General consultations/health checks (one negative review describes being charged for repeat visits that included health checks).

People

  • Lesley (vet, per a long-term client): described as guiding an owner “very gently” through euthanasia and preparing them for what was coming.
  • Lilly (role not explicitly stated in reviews): repeatedly thanked for being “professional,” for putting dogs at ease, and for explaining options clearly during a visit involving a dog in distress (torn cruciate ligament). Another owner says Lilly “dealt with [their dog] the most” around end-of-life care.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3 stars from 173 reviews. “”

  • End-of-life care is a major focus in recent feedback, with several owners describing kindness and support during euthanasia and bereavement-related discussions.
  • Communication and clarity about aftercare/cost process is inconsistent: one owner reports they were not told cremation required upfront payment, leading to distress when they later discovered their dog had not yet gone to the crematorium.
  • Explanations of options in urgent/distressing situations are highlighted positively (e.g., calm, clear discussion of options for a torn cruciate ligament).
  • Cost concerns appear in some feedback: one owner notes “costs” as a downside (without specific prices), while another complains about paying for two visits for the same issue.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

84 Portland Pl, Hamilton ML3 7LA, UK

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