Avondale Veterinary Group – Vets in Strathaven
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is very positive about the team's professionalism, kindness and clear communication, with several owners saying they felt listened to and never rushed. - Owners describe the practice as gentle and compassionate with pets, including older dogs, nervous cats, and end-of-life care. - Reviews also mention helpful flexibility and convenience, including quick appointments, good communication when plans change, and easy online booking.
Avondale Veterinary Group in Strathaven provides routine and emergency care for small animals and equine patients, with on-site equine hospitalisation and intensive care facilities; the practice also references farm work. It has operated since 1921 and says it has been based in purpose-built premises since 2009. Avondale is part of IVC Evidensia, and the website also notes a partnership with Thistle Referral services.
Services
- •Small animal care: Routine veterinary care for dogs and cats, with recent reviews mentioning check-ups, kennel cough vaccination, worming tablets, and tick and flea treatment.
- •Equine care: Equine services include out-of-hours emergency care, along with on-site hospitalisation and intensive care facilities.
- •Emergency and urgent care: The website states out-of-hours emergency services for small animals as well as equine.
- •Clinical services listed on the website: Acupuncture, behaviour support, cardiology, dental care, worming, and pre-purchase examinations.
- •Supportive and longer-term care: Reviews highlight careful handling of anxious pets, compassionate end-of-life support, and helpful advice from the nursing team. One owner also mentions a practice health plan.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Miss Lilly Diamond (vet): Repeatedly praised for compassionate end-of-life care, with one owner saying she made a difficult goodbye gentle and respectful.
- •Charlotte (practice nurse): Thanked for support and advice about a dog's wellbeing and health.
- •Jennifer: Mentioned positively by a first-time client for being thorough, taking time to explain everything clearly, and not making the appointment feel rushed.
- •Nick: Thanked for gentle, caring treatment of a rescued cat with a difficult background.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 433 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is very positive about the team's professionalism, kindness and clear communication, with several owners saying they felt listened to and never rushed.
- •Owners describe the practice as gentle and compassionate with pets, including older dogs, nervous cats, and end-of-life care.
- •Reviews also mention helpful flexibility and convenience, including quick appointments, good communication when plans change, and easy online booking.
- •A few recent reviewers specifically describe the clinic as reasonably priced, while others praise the clean reception and consulting rooms.
