Ian P Laird MRCVS

Services

• •Routine and general veterinary care: Owners describe using the practice over many years for ongoing care for dogs and cats, with reviews highlighting a calm manner, clear explanations, and a friendly approach.
• •Urgent appointments and emergency cases: Reviews mention same-day help for a poorly dog, an emergency appointment on Boxing Day for a urinary tract infection, and prompt treatment for a cat with a suspected anal gland infection.
• •Surgery and procedures: Specific examples discussed by clients include lump removal surgery and an operation to explore a paw and remove a grass seed.
• •Medical treatment and aftercare: Recent feedback includes injections for a suspected anal gland infection, with aftercare explained clearly.
• •Support beyond standard appointments: Long-term clients mention access to out-of-hours care and home visits when needed.
• •Care for different animals: Reviews indicate the practice has been used for both pets and livestock, including cattle.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviewers often describe the practice as reasonably priced, and one client specifically felt it was less expensive than larger national chains, although one phone enquiry suggested some services might cost more than another practice.

People

• •Ian P Laird MRCVS: Frequently praised by name in reviews. Clients describe him as experienced, kind, honest, thorough, and knowledgeable, with many commenting on how clearly he explains treatment and how calm he is in urgent situations.
• •Reception and wider team: Mentioned positively for being helpful and professional, particularly around urgent appointments and general support.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 348 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers describing strong trust in Ian and the practice.

• •Very strong loyalty and reputation: Several reviewers say they have used Ian for many years, with one mentioning 30 years of loyalty and another saying they would travel a long distance to continue seeing him.
• •Calm, caring clinical approach: Reviews regularly mention Ian being friendly, knowledgeable, reassuring, and clear when explaining treatment, including for cats and dogs needing prompt attention.
• •Good access for urgent problems: Recent examples include a same-day appointment for a poorly dog, emergency care for a UTI, and quick treatment for a suspected anal gland infection.
• •One negative first-contact experience: A single 1-star review described an unwelcoming phone enquiry about registering a dog, but this sits alongside a much larger number of highly positive reviews.