Ian P Laird MRCVS

It is not stated whether Ian P Laird MRCVS is an independent practice or part of a wider veterinary group. Recent client feedback points to a practice used for both routine care and urgent problems, with emergency appointments, out-of-hours help, and home visits all mentioned by owners. Examples of treatment discussed by clients include lump removal, surgery to remove a grass seed from a paw, treatment for a urinary tract infection, and care for a cat with a suspected anal gland infection.

Services

• •Routine and general veterinary care: Owners describe using the practice over many years for ongoing pet care, including dogs and cats, with reviews highlighting clear explanations and a calm approach during consultations.
• •Urgent appointments and emergency cases: Reviews mention emergency help for a UTI on Boxing Day, a dog with a grass seed in its paw, and a puppy seen after possibly swallowing diabetic tablets.
• •Surgery and procedures: Specific examples include lump removal surgery and an operation to explore a paw and remove a grass seed.
• •Medical treatment and injections: Recent feedback includes treatment for a cat with a suspected anal gland infection, with injections given and aftercare explained.
• •Support beyond standard appointments: Some long-term clients mention being able to access out-of-hours care and home visits when needed.
• •Care for different animals: One long-standing client says they have used the practice for both pets and livestock.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Ian P Laird MRCVS: Frequently praised by name in reviews. Clients describe him as kind, honest, thorough, and clear when explaining treatment decisions, including surgery and urgent care.
• •Reception team: Mentioned positively for being helpful during urgent situations, including a grass-seed case.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 334 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many reviews coming from long-term clients who say they return for both everyday care and emergencies.

• •Strong confidence in Ian personally: Many reviewers recommend Ian by name and describe him as calm, caring, animal-focused, and clear in his explanations.
• •Good experiences in urgent cases: Written reviews mention emergency help for a UTI, surgery for a grass seed in a paw, and prompt treatment for a cat with a suspected anal gland infection.
• •Long-term loyalty and broad use: Several clients say they have used the practice for many years, including for both pets and livestock, and some mention out-of-hours support or home visits.
• •Mostly warm customer service, with one negative phone enquiry: One 1-star reviewer felt discouraged when asking about registering a dog and came away with a poor first impression, but this sits against a much larger number of strongly positive reviews.