Dog & Cat Vets in Glasgow

## Summary Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd trading as Pets ’n’ Vets is part of a wider network of veterinary practices, with “The Roundhouse” repeatedly referenced in recent client reviews. Based on the clinic’s own service list, it’s set up for both routine care (vaccinations, neutering, parasite prevention) and more advanced work (orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, CT/MRI imaging, physiotherapy), alongside veterinary nurse clinics and being a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Decision-relevant details owners mention include: - **Out-of-hours emergency help** described as calm and attentive after a dog injury. - **Clear pricing communication**, with one owner saying costs were explained *before* proceeding. - **Fast test turnaround and follow-up**, including **same-day blood test results** and a vet phone call to explain them in detail. - A **larger waiting area** noted as helpful for avoiding stressful pet-to-pet encounters. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include: - Routine care: **consultations**, **vaccinations**, **microchipping**, **annual health checks**, **senior pet care** - Preventive treatments: **flea and worm prevention/treatment** - Procedures and surgery: **neutering**, **laparoscopic (“keyhole”) spay/neutering**, **soft tissue surgery**, **orthopaedic surgery** - Dentistry: **pet dental care / oral and dental care** - Diagnostics and advanced care: **cardiology**, **pain management**, **advanced imaging (CT/MRI)** (listed as outpatient), **advanced care** - Rehab and behaviour: **physiotherapy**, **behaviour consultations** - Nursing support: **veterinary nurse clinics** - Prescriptions - Pet emergencies are mentioned on the website; a recent reviewer also describes receiving **out-of-hours emergency assistance** (no further formal details provided). ## People - **Ruth** (role not stated): one long-term client says Ruth has taken care of their kitten “since day 1” and valued the **continuity/personal touch**. - Across recent reviews, owners often describe vets and nurses as **explaining medications and options**, and one review specifically mentions a vet **calling to go through blood test results in detail**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 563 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Long-term clients describe consistent experiences over years, including staff who “know” their pets and explain **medications and why they’re needed**. - Multiple owners mention **good communication**, including discussing **prices before treatment** and follow-up to explain **test results**. - **Out-of-hours emergency care** is praised in one account for calm handling and attentive treatment. - Practical experience notes include **easy appointments** and **online booking** mentioned positively. - One reviewer says they were initially hesitant due to other reviews they’d seen, but their own visit was very positive—suggesting perceptions can differ, even though the latest written reviews available here are strongly positive.

## Summary Rouken Glen Veterinary Surgery operates from a modern facility with an on-site operating theatre and diagnostic imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound). The practice offers routine care through to complex surgeries, and runs a “Healthy Pet Club” that includes annual vaccinations and regular parasite treatment delivered monthly. Reviewers repeatedly describe being accommodated quickly for urgent problems (for example, being taken in immediately to remove broken glass from a dog’s paw) and mention compassionate support during end-of-life visits. One reviewer explicitly notes moving here from a “big company” chain, suggesting this is an independently run practice (no corporate group is named in the available information). ## Services - Routine consultations and physical examinations (a reviewer mentioned a “thorough physical examination”). - Vaccinations. - Microchipping. - Parasite control. - Diagnostic imaging: digital X‑ray and ultrasound. - Dentistry. - Procedures from minor treatments to complex surgeries (supported by the clinic’s own service list). - Puppy classes (mentioned by a long-term client). - End-of-life care (multiple reviews describe calm, compassionate goodbye appointments). - Out-of-hours arrangements are provided via an out-of-hours telephone service (details are listed on the clinic website). ## Pricing - No specific fees are listed, but multiple reviewers comment on pricing being “very reasonable” and “far fairer than other vets,” particularly for short-notice emergency appointments. ## People Named staff members mentioned in reviews: - **Dermot/Dermott (vet)**: described as informative and reassuring during a consultation, with a thorough physical exam noted by one owner. Also thanked by long-term clients for ongoing care and end-of-life support. - **Richard**: repeatedly thanked as part of the long-term team supporting pets over many years. - **Catriona**: mentioned for spending time with a pet over the years. - **Martin**: credited with helping with a “mystery breathing problem.” - **Hetty**: thanked alongside vets and nurses for long-term care. - **Shaun and reception staff**: specifically thanked for compassion during a difficult end-of-life visit. - **Vet nurses**: described as “lovely” and “so good” by a reviewer. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 353 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Urgent help without delay:** owners describe being taken in “instantly” for injuries like broken glass in a paw, with the glass removed at the visit. - **Detailed, confidence-building consults:** one reviewer highlights a thorough physical exam and a vet who explained and reassured them about multiple concerns. - **Long-term continuity of care:** several owners describe pets being cared for over 13–15 years, including support through multiple health issues. - **End-of-life support:** repeated mentions of calm, compassionate handling and “care and dignity” during euthanasia appointments. - **Value for money (in owners’ terms):** a few reviewers explicitly say pricing felt fair, including for short-notice emergency appointments.

## Summary Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe efficient, friendly front-desk handling and vets who take time to explain diagnoses and treatments—though a couple of reviews report poor communication and dissatisfaction with decision-making and aftercare. Concrete examples owners mention include being seen “at such short notice,” being shown straight into a private room for a dog-reactive dog, and surgical care ranging from rabbit spaying to bladder stone removal (with very different views on how well the case was handled). ## Services - **Emergency care** is stated on the clinic website, but details aren’t specified. - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic’s structured data). - **Exotics/small pets mentioned in reviews:** rabbits (multiple reviews), plus rats, budgies, and guinea pigs. - **Rabbit surgery:** preventative spay for a female rabbit (review mentions the vet was “rabbit savvy” and experienced with exotics). - **Diagnostics mentioned:** blood tests (for a very unwell dog) and ultrasound (used to identify bladder stones). - **Surgery mentioned:** bladder stone removal; various surgical procedures over many years (not specified); castration was recommended in one case (owner disputed the basis until further diagnostics were done). ## People - **Alice (vet)**: described as “exceptional” by a reviewer who was seen at short notice. - **Ellie (vet)**: specifically praised for being “rabbit savvy”/experienced with exotics and for performing a rabbit spay with a smooth recovery reported. - **Joshua**: praised for handling a dog-reactive rescue dog calmly—taking time to reassure the dog before blood tests—and for clearly explaining diagnosis and treatment. - **Reception team**: repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming; one review reports a negative phone interaction where a staff member allegedly refused to give their name. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 297 reviews.** The latest written reviews are mostly very positive, with two recent 1-star reviews describing communication and service issues. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Friendly, efficient visits**: owners often mention a warm welcome and efficient service. - **Handling nervous/reactive pets**: one owner reports being taken straight to a private room for a dog-reactive dog, which helped the dog stay calmer. - **Exotics/rabbits specifically referenced**: multiple owners mention rabbits and describe the clinic as “rabbit savvy,” including a detailed account of a successful rabbit spay and recovery. - **Diagnostics and treatment explanations**: one review highlights clear explanations around diagnosis and treatment following blood tests. - **Conflicting experiences on communication/aftercare**: one 1-star review describes miscommunication and poor before/aftercare around bladder stone surgery (including needing to call for fasting instructions), and concerns about assumptions being made before an ultrasound confirmed the issue; another 1-star review focuses on an unpleasant phone interaction.

## Summary Taylor Veterinary Practice Limited is a general small-animal clinic that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a practice setup that tries to reduce pet stress (a separate cat seating area is specifically mentioned) and a process-focused front desk experience (straightforward booking with reminders). Several owners also describe detailed discussions of treatment options and being kept informed throughout procedures; one review mentions compassionate end-of-life support. One reviewer says that since the practice was “taken over,” prices have continued to rise. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - A separate waiting/seating area for cats (noted as a good idea, though “a bit small”). - Appointment booking described as straightforward, with reminders leading up to the visit. - Options for treatment explained in-session, with time for questions. - Paperwork completed on the spot for routine procedures (microchipping/vaccines/health checks). ## Services Based on the clinic data, website-derived info provided, and the written reviews available: - Veterinary nurse training facility (explicitly stated). - Routine preventative care mentioned in reviews: vaccinations and health checks. - Microchipping (reviewed as completed for multiple puppies). - Consultation and treatment planning: vets discussing “all possible options of treatment” and consulting colleagues about treatments. - End-of-life care: one owner describes support and medical care during their dog’s final moments, with an emphasis on comfort and dignity. ## People Named staff who are mentioned positively in the latest written reviews: - **Garry (vet)**: described as explaining “all possible options of treatment” and giving time for questions during a dog appointment. - **Valerie (clinician)**: praised for listening carefully to concerns, building trust with a dog before examining, consulting with a colleague on treatments, and keeping the owner included and advised. - **Hannah (reception)**: noted for taking time to gather information ahead of an appointment and answering questions. - **Pamela (“the insurance expert”)**: described as providing “invaluable” help with insurance. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 906 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Long-term client relationships are common (owners mention attending for 15–22 years), with comments about consistent care over time. - Communication and involvement in decisions: owners describe clear explanations, being offered treatment options, and being kept informed during processes like vaccines/microchipping/health checks. - Clinic environment and flow: mentions of a clean practice, a calm atmosphere even when busy, and booking reminders. - Cat/dog handling and stress reduction: a separate cat seating/waiting area is repeatedly noted as helpful, though one reviewer says it’s small. - Pricing concern: one reviewer states that since a takeover, prices “just keep going up,” alongside otherwise positive comments about staff.

## Summary East End Vets describes itself as an **independent** clinic, and its website notes it sees **dogs, cats and rabbits**. Reviews back up an “independent practice” feel, with owners mentioning **detailed problem-solving for complex illness** (including blood tests and multi‑medication treatment) and a **pet plan** that one reviewer calls “great value.” A rescue-dog owner also notes the clinic was **recommended by their charity**, suggesting it’s used by rehoming organisations. Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - Managing a very unwell dog with a **large abscess/mucocele** using **blood testing** and **three injections** (antibiotic, pain relief and anti‑inflammatory), after another vet had advised euthanasia. - **Registration and ongoing care** for both rescue dogs and long-term clients. ## Services Services mentioned in the website summary and/or reviews include: - Care for **dogs, cats and rabbits** (website). - **Pet plan** (reviews; no details or prices provided). - **Second opinions** (reviewer describes switching after advice elsewhere). - Diagnostics and treatment referenced by owners, including: - **Blood tests** - **Injections** (antibiotic, painkiller, anti‑inflammatory mentioned) - Management of significant **wounds/abscesses** and bleeding from a torn wound (as described by one owner) ## People - **Dave / David (named vet)**: Multiple reviewers refer to Dave/David directly. One owner credits him with pursuing further diagnostics (blood tests) and treatment for a seriously ill dog when another practice advised euthanasia, and describes their dog improving substantially afterwards. - **Practice team (“the girls at the practice”, “all of them”)**: Owners mention the wider team’s support alongside David, with comments focused on **professionalism** and **empathetic handling** during ongoing care. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 304 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly describe the clinic as **friendly and professional**. - Several reviews emphasise an **independent-practice feel**, including trust around decision-making during serious illness. - Specific clinical detail appears in one recent account: **blood testing and targeted injections** for a very unwell dog with an abscess/mucocele, with the owner reporting a marked recovery after seeking a second opinion. - A **pet plan** is mentioned as “great value,” but without pricing or inclusions.