About Veterinary Care in Stirling
This guide helps pet owners compare veterinary clinics in Stirling based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It provides an overview of practical differences to assist local pet owners in choosing the most appropriate care for their pets.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Stirling
There are 12 veterinary clinics in Stirling, with an average Google rating of 4.8★. Out of these, 10 clinics treat dogs and cats, and 2 offer farm or large-animal services. None of the clinics provide emergency or out-of-hours care, and there is no 24-hour veterinary cover available locally.
The clinics in Stirling offer a comprehensive range of services including routine care, surgeries, diagnostics, and dental treatments. All 12 clinics have websites, indicating excellent accessibility to information. However, confirmatory reviews total 3410, reflecting in-depth assessments of these services. Notably, only one clinic offers training for veterinary nurses, showcasing a specialized role in the community.
In Stirling, emergency or out-of-hours care requires pet owners to plan appropriately, as routine-only clinics will not meet urgent needs. Clinics like Vets4Pets Stirling collaborate with external 24-hour services, but pet owners must arrange transportation independently. This setup highlights the importance of understanding differences between clinics when planning for emergencies.
Veterinary nurse training is offered uniquely at Struthers and Scott, differentiating it from others primarily focused on routine care. This capability suggests a dual function, catering to both ongoing education and the regular healthcare needs of pets. In contrast, clinics without such training roles may focus more on direct patient care than educational outreach.
Stirling's mid-ranked clinics predominantly manage routine healthcare needs such as vaccinations, non-urgent treatments, and preventive care. These clinics serve as accessible options for everyday care, allowing pet owners to maintain their pets’ health effectively and affordably.
Overall, while Stirling boasts a broad range of veterinary options, key services like emergency care and nurse training are concentrated among a few providers. The clinics are primarily focused on companion animals, offering specialized care mainly for dogs and cats.
Visit Stirling's dog and cat vets page for more information.
In summary, Stirling provides a robust selection of veterinary clinics for pets, with varied services to meet both routine and specialized health needs. Pet owners can explore the ranked clinic list to choose the most suitable option for their needs.
Data accurate as of January 2026, reflecting publicly available review and service data.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Stirling, Stirlingshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Vets4Pets Stirling is part of the Vets4Pets group, described on its site as a locally owned practice. The clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and more complex work, with an in-house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, and an operating theatre alongside separate cat and dog wards and an isolation unit.
In the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe the practice in the context of end‑of‑life care, including being kept informed, given choices, and being able to stay with their pet during euthanasia.
Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via Vets Now Hospital, with treatment notes shared back to the practice (transport is arranged by the owner).
Vets4Pets Stirling is part of the Vets4Pets group, described on its site as a locally owned practice. The clinic appears set up for both routine appointments and more complex work, with an in-house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, and an operating theatre alongside separate cat and dog wards and an isolation unit.
In the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe the practice in the context of end‑of‑life care, including being kept informed, given choices, and being able to stay with their pet during euthanasia.
Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via Vets Now Hospital, with treatment notes shared back to the practice (transport is arranged by the owner).
Struthers and Scott is a small-animal veterinary clinic that treats cats, dogs, and small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters, and is listed as Rabbit Friendly. The practice also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Beyond routine care, its website highlights options like behavioural consultations, acupuncture, and pain clinics, plus dog training.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe
- •getting urgent/same-morning appointments when a pet became suddenly unwell
- •vets who talk through tests and findings as they go (including “tests and scans” mentioned in one emergency work-up)
- •staff helping with time-sensitive medication quickly (one owner collected a needed prescription about an hour after calls between their usual vet and this practice)
- •nurse-led settling/“confidence” visits for newly registered or nervous dogs before vaccinations
Struthers and Scott is a small-animal veterinary clinic that treats cats, dogs, and small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters, and is listed as Rabbit Friendly. The practice also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Beyond routine care, its website highlights options like behavioural consultations, acupuncture, and pain clinics, plus dog training.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe
- •getting urgent/same-morning appointments when a pet became suddenly unwell
- •vets who talk through tests and findings as they go (including “tests and scans” mentioned in one emergency work-up)
- •staff helping with time-sensitive medication quickly (one owner collected a needed prescription about an hour after calls between their usual vet and this practice)
- •nurse-led settling/“confidence” visits for newly registered or nervous dogs before vaccinations
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital describes itself as an independently owned, purpose-built veterinary hospital run by veterinarians. Based on its website, it’s set up for both routine preventative care and more complex referral-style work, with on-site advanced imaging (CT and MRI), digital radiography, advanced ultrasound, and a dedicated physiotherapy and hydrotherapy suite. It also states that emergency and out-of-hours care is provided on-site 24/7, year-round.
Recent reviews available to us include a detailed account of orthopaedic surgery for cruciate ligament failure in both back legs, with the surgeon (Keira) specifically praised for clear explanations and the outcome described as successful.
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital describes itself as an independently owned, purpose-built veterinary hospital run by veterinarians. Based on its website, it’s set up for both routine preventative care and more complex referral-style work, with on-site advanced imaging (CT and MRI), digital radiography, advanced ultrasound, and a dedicated physiotherapy and hydrotherapy suite. It also states that emergency and out-of-hours care is provided on-site 24/7, year-round.
Recent reviews available to us include a detailed account of orthopaedic surgery for cruciate ligament failure in both back legs, with the surgeon (Keira) specifically praised for clear explanations and the outcome described as successful.
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a privately owned, purpose-built veterinary hospital (opened in 1995) with on-site 24/7 emergency and out-of-hours care. The clinic appears set up for both routine preventative care (vaccinations, neutering, parasite control) and referral-style, advanced cases, supported by imaging such as CT, MRI, digital radiography, and advanced ultrasound. In the latest written review available to us, an owner describes cruciate ligament surgery on both back legs with a clear explanation of options and a successful outcome after recovery.
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a privately owned, purpose-built veterinary hospital (opened in 1995) with on-site 24/7 emergency and out-of-hours care. The clinic appears set up for both routine preventative care (vaccinations, neutering, parasite control) and referral-style, advanced cases, supported by imaging such as CT, MRI, digital radiography, and advanced ultrasound. In the latest written review available to us, an owner describes cruciate ligament surgery on both back legs with a clear explanation of options and a successful outcome after recovery.
Bruceview Vet Clinic offers routine and preventive care (consultations, vaccinations and neutering) plus pet dentistry and diagnostic imaging, and the clinic states it treats a wide range of species including cats, dogs, small mammals and exotics (such as reptiles and birds). The website also references a Pet Health Club® “Plus” plan with unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet, alongside online booking, medication ordering and bill payment options.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe clear explanations during appointments (including puppy vaccination visits and health checks) and reception teams finding appointments when owners call with a sick or injured pet. One reviewer raises concern about rising costs and claims the practice is part of a larger veterinary group (described by the reviewer as “Independent Vetcare”).
Bruceview Vet Clinic offers routine and preventive care (consultations, vaccinations and neutering) plus pet dentistry and diagnostic imaging, and the clinic states it treats a wide range of species including cats, dogs, small mammals and exotics (such as reptiles and birds). The website also references a Pet Health Club® “Plus” plan with unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet, alongside online booking, medication ordering and bill payment options.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe clear explanations during appointments (including puppy vaccination visits and health checks) and reception teams finding appointments when owners call with a sick or injured pet. One reviewer raises concern about rising costs and claims the practice is part of a larger veterinary group (described by the reviewer as “Independent Vetcare”).
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Vets4Pets Stirling
Our Score (94/100)
Inside Pets at Home, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 7TL
Struthers and Scott
Our Score (92/100)
Unit 2 - 5 Innes Park
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital
Our Score (90/100)
Craig Leith Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 7LE
Vet 999
Our Score (88/100)
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 7LE
Bruceview Vet Clinic
Our Score (88/100)
150 Glasgow Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 0LJ
Andrew Miller + Associates
Our Score (86/100)
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 7LE
Veterinary Specialist Services
Our Score (86/100)
c/o Broadleys Veterinary Hospital, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 7LE
Vet Extra Neurology
Our Score (86/100)
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 7LE
Riverside Veterinary Practice Stirling
Our Score (83/100)
36 Forth Crescent, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK8 1LG
Animal Tails Veterinary Practice
Our Score (79/100)
18a Airthrey Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK9 5JR
Clyde Veterinary Group
Our Score (74/100)
Stirling Agriculture Centre, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK9 4RN
