Fochabers Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Moray
Clinic Overview
Fochabers Veterinary Surgery is part of Speyside Veterinary Practice and is owned by IVC Evidensia. It operates as a mixed practice for small animals, horses, and farm animals, with 8 vets supported by nurses and reception staff. The practice offers routine care alongside a 24-hour emergency service, and recent feedback is largely very positive for care, professionalism, and communication, with some frustration around online booking and availability for new clients.
Services
- •Mixed-practice veterinary care for small animals, horses, and farm animals.
- •Routine veterinary care and a 24-hour emergency service.
- •Reviews mention urgent and same-day emergency appointments for pets needing prompt attention.
- •In-consult assessment and treatment are a recurring theme, including
- •ear problems investigated using microscopy
- •clear explanation of findings and treatment options
- •medication supplied during the same visit
- •Reviews also highlight small animal surgical care, including a dog undergoing bladder stone removal.
- •End-of-life care, including euthanasia support for older pets.
- •Insurance claim administration, with one owner praising the practice for handling the paperwork directly during a pet’s recovery.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Reviews specifically mention Paul for kind, compassionate end-of-life care and Rebecca for attentive, thorough treatment and follow-up contact. Owners also regularly praise the wider team of vets, nurses, reception staff, and surgeons for being friendly, helpful, and professional.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 212 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are mostly very positive, with many owners describing the team as friendly, caring, thoughtful, and professional.
- •Longer-term clients speak well of the practice across multiple pets and many years, suggesting consistent service and good relationships with the team.
- •Specific examples of care include ear infection assessment with microscopy, prompt treatment and medication, same-day emergency appointments, bladder stone surgery, and supportive help with insurance claims.
- •The main negative theme is online registration and booking for new clients, with one review describing frustration after being able to book online but then being told no new appointments were available.
