Drumrainey Veterinary Surgery

Drumrainey Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice established in 1949, with a mixed caseload across farm animals, pets and equine. The clinic states it provides around-the-clock care year-round, and reviews include specific examples of out-of-hours help (for a cat with infected wounds and for a very sick puppy late at night). Recent reviewers also mention practical support beyond the consult, including immediate treatment for an injured stray cat and the clinic organising a foster carer.

Services

• •Pets, farm and equine work (stated): services for farm animals, pets and horses.
• •Species seen (stated): cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, exotics and poultry.
• •Out-of-hours care (stated and reviewed): the website states 365-days-a-year, around-the-clock care and an out-of-hours service; reviews describe being seen out of hours for a badly injured cat and receiving late-night phone advice for a sick puppy before a next-morning visit.
• •Medical treatment for injured/stray animals (reviewed): immediate treatment started for a badly injured stray cat; a foster carer was organised.
• •Problem-solving for ongoing issues (reviewed): an ear problem in a dog was investigated and the source identified on a first visit after prior vets hadn’t found it.
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data).

People

• •Conor (role not stated): mentioned for late-night phone advice for a very sick puppy, then meeting first thing the next morning and providing treatment and a check-over; reviewer highlights clear, honest communication and a compassionate manner during a distressing call.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 82 reviews. - Out-of-hours availability in practice: owners describe being seen out of hours for urgent injuries (e.g., cat with open wounds and infection) and getting late-night phone guidance followed by a morning appointment for a sick puppy.

• •Taking on difficult cases others refused: one reviewer says they struggled to find any vet to accept an injured stray cat, and Drumrainey started treatment immediately and arranged a foster placement.
• •Thorough examinations and finding causes: a dog with long-running ear problems had the source identified on the first visit, after previous vets hadn’t been able to.
• •Cost perceptions are positive but not detailed: reviewers mention being “keenly priced” and being surprised by how little they were charged, without listing specific fees.
• •A minority negative experience exists: among the latest reviews available, there is a 1-star review with no written detail provided, alongside multiple 5-star accounts describing good outcomes.