Firstvets Bearsden – Vets in Glasgow
Clinic Overview
- Positive feedback often focuses on calm, compassionate handling and clear explanations, especially with anxious dogs and referral cases. - Reviews also mention good access when pets need to be seen quickly, including urgent eye treatment and last-minute appointments for guinea pigs. - Clients describe the team as professional, respectful and thorough, with particularly warm feedback around cardiology referral work.
Services
- •General consultations and routine check-ups: Appointments are available for common pet health concerns, with reviews also mentioning thorough check-ups for guinea pigs.
- •Weight management support: Reviews describe practical advice on helping dogs lose weight without pressure to buy specialist diet food.
- •Cardiology diagnostics: The practice is noted for referral cardiology work, including echocardiograms for dogs.
- •Urgent appointments: Reviews mention prompt access for acute problems, including an emergency eye issue treated on the day and last-minute appointments for small pets.
- •Training facility: The clinic is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits above average relative to similar practices. Reviews give a mixed picture on cost: some clients appreciated practical advice without being pushed toward expensive products, while others felt the clinic was expensive or were unhappy with charges.
People
- •Jen (vet): Praised for calmly handling a fearful rescue dog and for giving supportive, practical weight-management advice.
- •Veterinary team: Reviews describe the team as informative, understanding and compassionate, including during referral echocardiogram appointments, urgent visits and small pet check-ups.
- •Continuity: Some feedback suggests experiences can vary, with one reviewer unhappy about not seeing the same vet twice.
Reviews
Google reviews show 4.5/5 stars from 56 reviews.
- •Positive feedback often focuses on calm, compassionate handling and clear explanations, especially with anxious dogs and referral cases.
- •Reviews also mention good access when pets need to be seen quickly, including urgent eye treatment and last-minute appointments for guinea pigs.
- •Clients describe the team as professional, respectful and thorough, with particularly warm feedback around cardiology referral work.
- •Less positive reviews mention high costs, a cancelled appointment that was not rearranged, a disputed charge, and concerns about continuity and communication.
