Moray Coast Veterinary Group – Vets in Nairn
Clinic Overview
- Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with examples of quick appointments for sick pets and fitting in visitors who were away from home. - A strong recurring theme is calm, respectful handling of anxious animals, especially around sedated nail clipping, with praise for nurses who reduced stress and involved the owner throughout. - Pet travel paperwork stands out as another positive area, with reviews highlighting clear guidance and fast help for EU Animal Health Certificates at short notice.
Services
- •Companion animal care: Reviews mention quick access for unwell pets, including a cat receiving a thorough examination and treatment plan and a poorly dog being seen first thing on a Monday. Owners also describe attentive ongoing care for older dogs.
- •Pet travel support: The practice is noted for helping with Animal Health Certificates for EU travel, including short-notice cases.
- •Stress-aware handling for nervous pets: Reviews give detailed examples of sedated nail clipping for a very anxious dog, including pre-visit sedation medication, use of a separate room, allowing the owner to cuddle or hold the dog while sedation took effect, and returning the dog straight after the procedure rather than kennelling.
- •End-of-life support: One recent review warmly mentions compassionate care for an older dog at home.
- •Equine and farm work: The website lists equine vetting and farm animal work.
- •Exotic and non-standard species: The website also mentions reptile care and treatment for exotic pets, including ferrets.
- •Emergency arrangements and facilities: In an emergency, the website directs clients to call a specific emergency number. Owners also mention a dedicated cat area, and one reviewer praises the practice’s diagnostic equipment and space for large-animal treatment.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits around average relative to similar practices. Reviews suggest some services feel particularly good value, with sedated nail clipping described as much cheaper than some nearby alternatives and Animal Health Certificate fees described as competitive.
People
- •Marc: Named by one owner as their dog’s favourite vet.
- •Jamie: Praised for a thorough and understanding consultation for an unwell cat.
- •Nursing team (unnamed): Repeatedly commended for careful, low-stress handling of a very nervous dog during sedated nail clipping.
- •Wider team (unnamed): Reviews also mention excellent support staff, helpful surgery staff, and a “lovely lady vet” who fitted in an owner while they were on holiday.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 198 reviews. Recent written feedback is very positive overall.
- •Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with examples of quick appointments for sick pets and fitting in visitors who were away from home.
- •A strong recurring theme is calm, respectful handling of anxious animals, especially around sedated nail clipping, with praise for nurses who reduced stress and involved the owner throughout.
- •Pet travel paperwork stands out as another positive area, with reviews highlighting clear guidance and fast help for EU Animal Health Certificates at short notice.
- •Individual reviews also praise compassionate end-of-life care at home, a dedicated cat area, and strong facilities including diagnostic equipment and space for large-animal treatment.
