Emergency Vets in Strathaven

## Summary 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.” ## Services - **Small animal care** (website and reviews mention dogs and cats). - **Equine services**, including **out-of-hours emergency care** for equine (website). - **On-site equine hospitalisation and intensive care facilities** (website). - **Out-of-hours emergency services for small animals** (website). - **Acupuncture** (website). - **Behaviour support** (website). - **Cardiology** (website). - **Dental** (website). - **Worming** (website). - **Pre-purchase examinations** (listed under services on the website; typically relevant to equine). - Preventive care items specifically mentioned in reviews: **kennel cough vaccination**, **worming tablets**, and **tick/flea treatment**. ## People - **Miss Lilly Diamond (vet)**: specifically thanked for **compassionate end-of-life support**, described as making a difficult goodbye “gentle and respectful.” - **Charlotte (practice nurse)**: praised for **support and advice** regarding a dog’s wellbeing and health. - **Nick**: thanked for being **gentle** with a cat that had a history of neglect; also mentioned alongside the wider team for compassionate treatment. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 428 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Kindness in difficult moments:** one review highlights careful, respectful handling of euthanasia/end-of-life care. - **Clear explanations and advice:** owners mention vets explaining things “in detail” and nurses giving supportive health guidance. - **Gentle handling and patience with anxious pets:** one owner notes the team was understanding about rearranging appointments because their cat was too nervous to get into a carrier. - **Convenience and communication:** online booking is described as “easy and simple,” and communication as good when owners need to get in touch. - **Clean environment:** reception and consultation rooms are described as “spotlessly clean.”