About Veterinary Care in Morayshire
This guide to veterinary clinics in Morayshire, Scotland helps pet owners compare county-wide options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what is consistently available across the area and highlights the highest-rated providers to support an informed clinic choice.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Morayshire
There are 6 veterinary clinics in Morayshire, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. All 6 treat dogs and cats. 2 offer farm or large-animal services. 4 offer emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour veterinary cover is not explicitly confirmed anywhere in the available county data, so it should not be assumed.
Morayshire has 5 towns. Sample locations include Elgin, Grantown-on-Spey, Lossiemouth, Forres, and Moray. Availability, opening patterns, and the mix of services can vary by town within the county, so travel distance and emergency arrangements can be practical deciding factors.
What services are available across the county (based on listed provision)
County-wide provision is led by small-animal care: 6 of 6 clinics are dog-and-cat / small-animal providers, with additional coverage from 2 farm-animal clinics and 2 equine clinics, plus 1 specialist / exotic clinic. Emergency treatment is available from 4 clinics, while routine appointments and preventive care are evidenced in clinic service descriptions and review content (for example, vaccinations and parasite control are referenced in pet-plan contexts). Diagnostics and treatment capacity are also evidenced locally through listed facilities and services such as in-house lab testing, X-ray, ultrasound, dentistry, and surgery.
Two county-wide indicators are particularly useful when comparing providers: there are 1,065 total Google reviews across the 6 clinics, and all 6 clinics have a website listed, which makes it easier to verify current services and contact routes. In addition, 4 clinics are noted as involved in veterinary nurse (VN) training, which may matter if you prioritise practices that routinely support structured clinical training and nurse-led clinics.
Emergency and out-of-hours clinics vs routine-only clinics
In the available data, 4 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care, while 2 do not list emergency provision. For pet owners, the practical difference is how quickly you can access clinician advice or triage when your usual appointment slots are not suitable, and whether the practice can coordinate urgent follow-up without referring you elsewhere. Emergency and out-of-hours arrangements can also affect continuity of care, because urgent cases may be managed by an on-call rota or a remote triage step rather than the same vet you normally see.
VN training clinics vs clinics not listed as training sites
Four clinics are identified as offering VN training, while 2 are not listed as training sites in the county data. In day-to-day use, training practices may provide more structured nurse-led services (for example, routine checks and follow-ups) and may have clearer pathways for monitored procedures and clinic protocols. Practices not listed for VN training can still deliver strong clinical care, but they may differ in how nurse appointments are offered and how the team is structured across consults, procedures, and follow-up support.
How mid-ranked and routine-focused practices fit into the county
Beyond the very top of the list, mid-ranked or routine-focused clinics remain central to county provision because they handle the bulk of everyday work: ongoing consultations, preventive care, and non-urgent treatment. These clinics can be particularly important for access in specific towns, for regular medication continuity, and for scheduling routine procedures without long waits. When comparing options, look for a clear match between your pet’s needs (for example, routine health checks versus urgent care access) and the clinic’s stated services and contact routes.
Overall, Morayshire shows strong depth for small-animal care, but urgent-care capability is concentrated among the 4 providers that list emergency or out-of-hours services.
Animal focus in the county
The county is primarily companion-animal (dogs and cats) in focus, with additional but smaller-scale farm and equine provision (2 clinics each) and a single specialist / exotic provider.
For pet owners comparing vets in Morayshire, the county’s provision combines broad small-animal access with more limited farm/equine coverage and emergency care available from a defined subset of clinics—use the ranked clinic list above to choose the best match for your location and needs.
Freshness: January 2026.
Top Vets in Morayshire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Morayshire, ranked by service quality and reviews
Wards Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (over 35 years, per its website) with a Gold accredited Cat Friendly Clinic status. The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, alongside nurse clinics and home visits.
In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe practical, day-to-day strengths: pets being kept calm during appointments (including a nervous dog no longer shaking in the waiting area), clear explanations with alternatives, and proactive help with admin and medications (e.g., organising medication while a client was away, and preparing EU travel paperwork plus vaccines for a dog). Some reviews mention pets staying at the clinic for the day for care.
Wards Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (over 35 years, per its website) with a Gold accredited Cat Friendly Clinic status. The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, alongside nurse clinics and home visits.
In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe practical, day-to-day strengths: pets being kept calm during appointments (including a nervous dog no longer shaking in the waiting area), clear explanations with alternatives, and proactive help with admin and medications (e.g., organising medication while a client was away, and preparing EU travel paperwork plus vaccines for a dog). Some reviews mention pets staying at the clinic for the day for care.
Miller & Swann is a small-animal veterinary practice established in 1990, with facilities such as an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic provides emergency support in-hours, and out-of-hours uses a free VidiVet service plus an on-call vet for phone advice and emergency consultations.
From the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often mention
- •Staff taking time to explain options “patiently and tactfully” for an older cat, helping the owner make a decision.
- •Routine surgery being carried out (a spay is specifically mentioned).
- •Reception staff being singled out by name for being helpful, and for thoughtful follow-up gestures after a pet loss (a sympathy card including paw and nose prints).
Miller & Swann is a small-animal veterinary practice established in 1990, with facilities such as an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic provides emergency support in-hours, and out-of-hours uses a free VidiVet service plus an on-call vet for phone advice and emergency consultations.
From the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often mention
- •Staff taking time to explain options “patiently and tactfully” for an older cat, helping the owner make a decision.
- •Routine surgery being carried out (a spay is specifically mentioned).
- •Reception staff being singled out by name for being helpful, and for thoughtful follow-up gestures after a pet loss (a sympathy card including paw and nose prints).
Cairngorm Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for day-to-day companion-animal care with the ability to triage urgent problems and coordinate referral-level treatment when needed.
Owners repeatedly mention
- •Quick access to appointments, including one reviewer saying they “always have an appointment available… no matter what.”
- •Clear, upfront discussions about fees, with clients noting staff are “upfront about fees” before treatment.
- •Support for anxious/nervous dogs, with multiple reviews describing patient handling and calmer visits.
- •Care through difficult cases, including an elderly dog being supported “right through to the end,” and another pet diagnosed with an eye illness with a calm, informative explanation.
Cairngorm Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for day-to-day companion-animal care with the ability to triage urgent problems and coordinate referral-level treatment when needed.
Owners repeatedly mention
- •Quick access to appointments, including one reviewer saying they “always have an appointment available… no matter what.”
- •Clear, upfront discussions about fees, with clients noting staff are “upfront about fees” before treatment.
- •Support for anxious/nervous dogs, with multiple reviews describing patient handling and calmer visits.
- •Care through difficult cases, including an elderly dog being supported “right through to the end,” and another pet diagnosed with an eye illness with a calm, informative explanation.
Our Score (76/100)
Moray Coast Veterinary Group describes itself as an independent, multi-disciplinary practice operating across four sites. From its own service list and client accounts, it appears set up for a broad caseload: small animals needing routine and surgical care, plus equine, farm, reptile and pet travel work. Reviews repeatedly mention out-of-hours emergency treatment, surgery (including a dog’s operation and an exploratory procedure), and practical touchpoints like requesting medication via a pet app. One recent review raises a serious concern about not being allowed to be present during anaesthesia for an exploratory surgery that ended in euthanasia, while other end-of-life reviews describe staff supporting owners through difficult decisions.
Moray Coast Veterinary Group describes itself as an independent, multi-disciplinary practice operating across four sites. From its own service list and client accounts, it appears set up for a broad caseload: small animals needing routine and surgical care, plus equine, farm, reptile and pet travel work. Reviews repeatedly mention out-of-hours emergency treatment, surgery (including a dog’s operation and an exploratory procedure), and practical touchpoints like requesting medication via a pet app. One recent review raises a serious concern about not being allowed to be present during anaesthesia for an exploratory surgery that ended in euthanasia, while other end-of-life reviews describe staff supporting owners through difficult decisions.
Our Score (65/100)
Fochabers Veterinary Surgery is part of Speyside Veterinary Practice, described on its website as a modern, fully equipped mixed practice with small animal, equine, and farm animal departments, supported by “8 vets” plus nurses and receptionists. The practice states it provides routine care as well as a 24-hour emergency service.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe clear, practical vet work and follow-through—such as an ear problem being checked with a microscope and treated the same visit, and staff handling insurance claims directly so the owner could focus on their dog’s recovery. A minority report a frustrating mismatch between online booking/registration and being told the practice can’t take new clients due to understaffing.
Fochabers Veterinary Surgery is part of Speyside Veterinary Practice, described on its website as a modern, fully equipped mixed practice with small animal, equine, and farm animal departments, supported by “8 vets” plus nurses and receptionists. The practice states it provides routine care as well as a 24-hour emergency service.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe clear, practical vet work and follow-through—such as an ear problem being checked with a microscope and treated the same visit, and staff handling insurance claims directly so the owner could focus on their dog’s recovery. A minority report a frustrating mismatch between online booking/registration and being told the practice can’t take new clients due to understaffing.
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