Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals

Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals is a referral clinic (clients mention being “referred” more than once) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews give concrete examples of the kinds of cases it handles, including oncology care for a dog with cancer and orthopaedic surgery for a torn cruciate ligament. Owners repeatedly mention clear, step-by-step explanations of options, staff being gentle with nervous dogs, and practical admin support such as a fixed-fee approach and dealing with insurers directly (as described by one reviewer).

Services

•Referral consultations and treatment (multiple owners describe being referred to the clinic).
•Oncology: cancer care is specifically mentioned, including an oncology vet explaining “every step” of the process.
•Orthopaedics / surgery: a dog treated for a torn cruciate with an operation performed, followed by reported good early recovery.
•Insurance handling: one owner says the clinic deals with the insurance company directly.

People

•Jan (oncology vet): praised for explaining the process around a pet cancer diagnosis with “clarity” and “patience,” helping the owner feel the situation was manageable.
•Monica (vet): mentioned across multiple reviews in connection with treatment and surgery for a torn cruciate, with owners valuing the time taken to explain options and the care shown during treatment.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 119 reviews.

•Clear explanations and shared decision-making: owners describe vets taking time to explain options (e.g., around cruciate surgery) and walking them through cancer care step-by-step.
•Handling and empathy: multiple comments focus on compassion and being gentle with dogs during referral visits.
•Practicalities: one reviewer highlights a fixed fee being helpful and says the clinic handles communication with the insurance company.
•Perceived outcomes: examples include a dog doing “really well” after cruciate surgery, and another owner attributing extra years of life to the treatment their dog received.

Reviews for Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 119 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

aleksandra niewiadomska

3 months ago

Graeme McGhee

4 months ago

Mon K

I cannot speak highly enough of the outstanding care my beloved pooch has received at AVR Kingswells. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were met with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine love for animals that radiates through every member of the staff. A special thank you to Jan the oncology vet, whose expertise and empathy have been nothing short of extraordinary. Facing a cancer diagnosis in a pet is heartbreaking, but the way he explained every step with clarity, patience, and warmth made an overwhelming time feel manageable. They’ve treated our dog like one of their own and that means the world to me. If you’re looking for a veterinary practice where compassion meets excellence, this is it. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you've done for Beau so far.

6 months ago

Jennifer Macdonald

7 months ago

A huge thank you to all the staff and especially Monica our vet who has being treating my dog Holly who is 11.5 with a torn cruciate. Operation has been done this week and cannot believe how well she is doing. The care given and time taken to explain all our options was really appreciated. Would highly recommend AVR.

Sim Higgins

8 months ago

Thank you so much to Monica and everyone at AVR for their care and compassion when treating Drogon!

5 months ago

Beverley Lawrance

Caring people from the admin to the vets. My doggo has been referred a couple of times, and they are so gentle with her. They explain everything, and the fixed fee is really helpful, and they deal with the insurance company directly

Frances Cassie

3 years ago

Fantastic staff Couldn't fault the care my boy received Gave us far more years with him than we expected due to the treatment he received. Only lost him recently at the grand age of 13 years and 24 days x Jasper xx