Choosing a vet in Aberdeenshire often comes down to distance, because the county is large and out-of-hours care can be a long drive. Figo and I checked Google Maps and nine practices pass our bar: a listing, a website and at least 50 reviews, in a town we could pin down. We haven’t visited them and can’t judge the quality of care, so treat the ratings as other owners’ opinions. All are sorted below by number of reviews.
Nine practices with a Google Maps listing, a website and 57+ reviews
Kirkton Veterinary Centre
★★★★★ 4.8 · 348 Google reviews
Kirktown of Fetteresso, Stonehaven AB39 3UP. Phone 01569 764140. Open until 7 pm on the day we checked.
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Donview Veterinary Centre, Inverurie
★★★★★ 4.7 · 327 Google reviews
Blackhall Industrial Estate, Burghmuir Place, Inverurie. Phone 01467 621429. Google shows online booking.
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Mintlaw Vets
★★★★★ 4.7 · 237 Google reviews
Dunshillock Way, Mintlaw. Phone 01771 624001. One reviewer found it expensive but says it always helped their dog, so ask about costs first.
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Meadows Veterinary Centre, Oldmeldrum
★★★★★ 4.7 · 201 Google reviews
Station Road, Oldmeldrum. Phone 01651 872481.
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Dunnydeer Veterinary Group
★★★★★ 4.8 · 108 Google reviews
Insch Business Park, Muiryheadless Road, Insch. Phone 01464 820235.
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Woodside Veterinary Group, Torphins
★★★★★ 4.9 · 105 Google reviews
Woodside Road, Torphins. Phone 01339 882556.
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Meadows Veterinary Centre, New Deer
★★★★★ 4.8 · 72 Google reviews
54 Main Street, New Deer. Phone 01771 644205.
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Donview Veterinary Centre, Kintore
★★★★★ 4.8 · 62 Google reviews
20 School Road, Kintore. Phone 01467 634803. Google shows online booking.
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Cumath Pet Surgeons
★★★★★ 4.9 · 57 Google reviews
Unit 5 Balmacassie Drive, Brae, Ellon AB41 8BY. Own website (cumath.co.uk), phone 01358 293101. Reviewers mention surgery and scanning, but ask the practice directly what it offers for your dog.
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What we left out and haven’t checked
We left out practices inside Aberdeen City, which are covered by our wider vets near me guide, and Seafield Veterinary Group, which has several branches and a listing we couldn’t pin to one town. Chris Humes in Ellon (4.7 from 147 reviews) has no website on its listing. Google ratings come from the public, not from us, and we haven’t checked each practice’s registration, fees or out-of-hours arrangements.
What to ask before you register
Ask who covers emergencies at night and weekends, how far that is from you, what the consultation fee is and whether the practice takes new patients. If your dog finds the waiting room stressful, ask for a quiet slot. A calming bite is a complementary feed and not a medicine, so for anything about your dog’s health or anxiety, speak to your vet first.
More Aberdeenshire guides are on our Aberdeenshire dog services page, including dog walkers and secure dog fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vets in Aberdeenshire have the most Google reviews?
Of the practices we listed, Kirkton Veterinary Centre in Stonehaven has 348 reviews, followed by Donview in Inverurie with 327 and Mintlaw Vets with 237. Review counts show popularity, not quality of care.
How do I find an emergency vet in Aberdeenshire?
Phone your own practice first, as it will tell you who covers out-of-hours care. Do this before you need it, because the nearest emergency service can be a long drive.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
