Veterinary Specialist Services

Veterinary Specialist Services in Stirling is described by Broadleys Veterinary Hospital as an independently owned, vet-led practice. It offers both routine pet care and referral-level treatment for dogs and cats, with advanced imaging including CT, MRI, digital radiography and ultrasound, plus physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. The hospital also states that emergency and out-of-hours care is provided on site 24/7, 365 days a year.

Services

• •Routine and preventative care: vaccinations, parasite control, neutering and health plans.
• •Support services for owners: repeat prescriptions, home deliveries, patient transport, pet insurance support and a pet travel scheme.
• •Referral and specialist services: orthopaedics, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, pain management, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.
• •Imaging and diagnostics: CT, MRI, digital radiography and advanced ultrasound.
• •Emergency care: on-site emergency and out-of-hours cover 24 hours a day, all year.
• •Species treated: dogs and cats.
• •Examples mentioned by owners: cruciate ligament surgery with successful recovery, dental extraction surgery, and neurology work-ups for unexplained seizures including MRI and longer-term management planning. One recent review also mentions a separate waiting room for cat patients.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits above average relative to similar practices. Recent reviews are positive about the standard of care, but there are repeated comments that medication pricing can feel expensive, with Metacam mentioned specifically.

People

• •Keira (surgeon): praised for cruciate ligament surgery, clear explanations and a professional approach.
• •Maria (clinician): mentioned in a neurology consultation and follow-up around MRI and testing, with a reviewer highlighting her thoroughness and balanced explanation of options.
• •Recent reviews also praise an unnamed anaesthesiologist and the reception/support team for helping owners feel calm and informed.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 484 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive about clinical care, with owners describing staff as kind, reassuring and respectful during stressful visits.
• •Surgical and referral work comes through strongly in the reviews, including cruciate ligament operations, dental extractions and neurology assessment for seizures.
• •Communication is a recurring strength: reviewers mention clear explanations before procedures, thorough discussion of options, and helpful guidance around appointments, testing and insurance payments.
• •The main negative theme is price, particularly for medication charges, with more than one reviewer saying costs felt high even when they were otherwise happy with the care.