Mackie and Brechin
Linlithgow, West Lothian
Team
Simon Ruddell
Veterinarian
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Services
24 Hour Emergency
Acupuncture
Allergies
Anaesthesiology
Dental
Dermatology
Deworming
Euthanasia
In-House Blood Analysis
Laboratory
Microchipping
Nutrition
Radiology (X-Rays)
Surgery
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
Reviews
Lynne Sneddon
9 Sep 2020
REPORT
chose this practice as it was close to home .
Very disappointed with the vet that vaccinated my 7 pups. I was told one of my pups was in poor health , underweight and a sore on his back . I was given ...
chose this practice as it was close to home .
Very disappointed with the vet that vaccinated my 7 pups. I was told one of my pups was in poor health , underweight and a sore on his back . I was given a course of antibiotics for him although wasn’t told what sort of infection he had . i did not give him the antibiotic!I was invited back the following week for a check up and told my pup may need an anaesthetic and x ray which could be costly!
I was so worried i went to another vet practice for a second opinion and my puppy was given a full examination The wsore on his back was the chip which came away ! He was then vaccinated & re chipped! Full health check with NO concerns !
I wound Not recommend this vet ( Liam)
My puppy is in good health , weight, full health check , vaccinated & re chipped!
Please always get a second opinion !
Lynette houston
16 Mar 2019
REPORT
Fantastic vets(linlithhow) I had to get my wee cat put so sleep on Tue,the support and care they showed was worth more than 5 stars,keep up the good work,thank you so much xx
Gisella Milligan
2 Nov 2018
REPORT
Well over a grand spent on tests(got billed twice for same test) for my sick cat, only actual treatment in 3 months was a few antacids. I asked for a specific treatment on my hen and they ignored my ...
Well over a grand spent on tests(got billed twice for same test) for my sick cat, only actual treatment in 3 months was a few antacids. I asked for a specific treatment on my hen and they ignored my request and stuck a scalpel in her head lump with no anaesthetic and chicken ended up in a right mess and the site of the wound spread open and was worse than the original lump. This final incident distressed me so much i moved to West Port in SQ. Best move for the cat, with the correct treatment he put on weight, and thrived happily for 6 months til the problem got the better of us all.
I am amazed at how expensive Mackie and Brechin are now that I am at a different vet, best move me and my 6 pets ever made.
They got 2 stars only for my dogs 2 operations they went well.
Response from Mackie and Brechin
7 Nov 2018
Dear Gisella, We are sorry that you feel this way about the service you received. We would welcome you to contact us at the surgery if you would like to discuss any of this further.
Kevin Morrison
11 Jul 2017
REPORT
Very friendly vet , more of a satellite practice as main practice is in kirkliston
Mark Liddell
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Vets been in the town for years cant complain when taken my pets to them very professional staff
Derek Ainscough
8 Feb 2017
REPORT
Had my first visit to the practice today with my wee puppy Freya, she and I had a great experience, very warm and welcoming. looked after her and checked her over with no fuss from my baby girl. Glad ...
Had my first visit to the practice today with my wee puppy Freya, she and I had a great experience, very warm and welcoming. looked after her and checked her over with no fuss from my baby girl. Glad my sister and friends put me on too the practice. Keep up the good work and thank you once again
Damien Paul
24 Dec 2016
REPORT
Fantastic friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble. Thank you.
Franzi AndherDogs
26 Oct 2016
REPORT
5 stars are not enough - simply the best surgery I know!! Super friendly staff with excellent knowledge and interpersonal skills, no matter if minor things or serious emergency cases. Thumbs up M&B-Te...
5 stars are not enough - simply the best surgery I know!! Super friendly staff with excellent knowledge and interpersonal skills, no matter if minor things or serious emergency cases. Thumbs up M&B-Team, I'm glad my dogs are in the best place!!!
Zoe Reid
22 Jul 2016
REPORT
Hi, just wanted to say a massive thank you to the Vets, Nurses, Receptionists at Mackie and Brechin in Kirkliston, we cut our holiday short as Daffy our Springer Spaniel became ill, your quick respon...
Hi, just wanted to say a massive thank you to the Vets, Nurses, Receptionists at Mackie and Brechin in Kirkliston, we cut our holiday short as Daffy our Springer Spaniel became ill, your quick response, care, advice was excellent and definitely put us at ease, we were nervous wrecks thinking the worst but your calming professional influence eased any nerves, Daffy is on the road to recovery, can see the diva tendencys coming back so she's definitely feeling better! Thank you so much. Billy Zoe and of course Daffy Reid xxxxxx
Carol Neally Przybylska
9 Apr 2016
REPORT
Just wanted to say a massive "thank you" to Iain for making a very difficult day that little bit easier. Had to have my beautiful boy Gizmo (horse) put to sleep today at 30 years young. I have had him...
Just wanted to say a massive "thank you" to Iain for making a very difficult day that little bit easier. Had to have my beautiful boy Gizmo (horse) put to sleep today at 30 years young. I have had him with M&B the whole 21 years I've had him and Iain has been there for the majority of that. In fact Giz has been on the books since he was 4!!! Iain was brilliant with him as per usual and i really respect him for being honest when there wasn't really much else we could do for Giz apart from major surgery with a slim chance of that working. End of an era!! Thank you so much Iain - you really are a credit to the practice xx
Pam Stewart
26 Mar 2016
REPORT
This vets needs to be ashamed of itself after allowing a dog to bleed to death. Ring up asking for help as the dogs lying with blood coming out his back passage & mouth they say sorry can't help cause...
This vets needs to be ashamed of itself after allowing a dog to bleed to death. Ring up asking for help as the dogs lying with blood coming out his back passage & mouth they say sorry can't help cause the animal isn't registered at our practise so the dog dies at home bleeding to death. Hope you all feel very proud of yourselves absolutely disgusted!!! Call yourself vets that's an understatement.
Emma Cochrane
29 Feb 2016
REPORT
Have to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in putting my wee cat back together after she came home missing her tail. Cannot fault the care she had. 5 weeks on and after a second op her stitches...
Have to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in putting my wee cat back together after she came home missing her tail. Cannot fault the care she had. 5 weeks on and after a second op her stitches are out and it's looking great :)
Fiona Clark Bryce
27 May 2015
REPORT
When my dog Sammi became ill last year they were absolutely fantastic and got her back to good health, unfortunately a few months later she became ill again and we (my partner and I) made the decision...
When my dog Sammi became ill last year they were absolutely fantastic and got her back to good health, unfortunately a few months later she became ill again and we (my partner and I) made the decision to send her to doggy heaven (she was 13) the whole staff were fantastic and gave so much support and compassion we could not THANK them enough. Would definitely recommend.
Shirley Wilson
16 May 2014
REPORT
Thanx to the staff that helped with dusty means a lot to have my wee girl bk home altho she didnt suffer she still had the best care , picked up her ashes n the box is gorgeous wi her name on the top ...
Thanx to the staff that helped with dusty means a lot to have my wee girl bk home altho she didnt suffer she still had the best care , picked up her ashes n the box is gorgeous wi her name on the top n her wee certificate enclosed , she is sadly missed but now I have her wee box that means the world , thanx again Mackie and Brechin x
Margaret Colvin
24 Sep 2013
REPORT
When my puppy was really ill I took her to this vet and they were very professional, diagnosed her problem in days. She has just been in for her wee op and she was great back to her old self within da...
When my puppy was really ill I took her to this vet and they were very professional, diagnosed her problem in days. She has just been in for her wee op and she was great back to her old self within days, I feel they done a great job you can hardly notice her scar. The reception staff are very helpful and friendly, I would recommend this vet to everyone
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Mackie and Brechin
Linlithgow, West Lothian
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Monday
09:00AM-10:30AM
Tuesday
09:00AM-10:30AM
Wednesday
09:00AM-10:30AM
Thursday
09:00AM-10:30AM
Friday
09:00AM-10:30AM
Saturday
09:00AM-10:30AM
Services
24 Hour Emergency
Acupuncture
Allergies
Anaesthesiology
Dental
Dermatology
Deworming
Euthanasia
In-House Blood Analysis
Laboratory
Microchipping
Nutrition
Radiology (X-Rays)
Surgery
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
Team
Simon Ruddell
Veterinarian
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Reviews
Lynne Sneddon
9 Sep 2020
chose this practice as it was close to home .
Very disappointed with the vet that vaccinated my 7 pups. I was told one of my pups was in poor health , underweight and a sore on his back . I was given ...
chose this practice as it was close to home .
Very disappointed with the vet that vaccinated my 7 pups. I was told one of my pups was in poor health , underweight and a sore on his back . I was given a course of antibiotics for him although wasn’t told what sort of infection he had . i did not give him the antibiotic!I was invited back the following week for a check up and told my pup may need an anaesthetic and x ray which could be costly!
I was so worried i went to another vet practice for a second opinion and my puppy was given a full examination The wsore on his back was the chip which came away ! He was then vaccinated & re chipped! Full health check with NO concerns !
I wound Not recommend this vet ( Liam)
My puppy is in good health , weight, full health check , vaccinated & re chipped!
Please always get a second opinion !
Lynette houston
16 Mar 2019
Fantastic vets(linlithhow) I had to get my wee cat put so sleep on Tue,the support and care they showed was worth more than 5 stars,keep up the good work,thank you so much xx
Gisella Milligan
2 Nov 2018
Well over a grand spent on tests(got billed twice for same test) for my sick cat, only actual treatment in 3 months was a few antacids. I asked for a specific treatment on my hen and they ignored my ...
Well over a grand spent on tests(got billed twice for same test) for my sick cat, only actual treatment in 3 months was a few antacids. I asked for a specific treatment on my hen and they ignored my request and stuck a scalpel in her head lump with no anaesthetic and chicken ended up in a right mess and the site of the wound spread open and was worse than the original lump. This final incident distressed me so much i moved to West Port in SQ. Best move for the cat, with the correct treatment he put on weight, and thrived happily for 6 months til the problem got the better of us all.
I am amazed at how expensive Mackie and Brechin are now that I am at a different vet, best move me and my 6 pets ever made.
They got 2 stars only for my dogs 2 operations they went well.
Response from Mackie and Brechin
7 Nov 2018
Dear Gisella, We are sorry that you feel this way about the service you received. We would welcome you to contact us at the surgery if you would like to discuss any of this further.
Kevin Morrison
11 Jul 2017
Very friendly vet , more of a satellite practice as main practice is in kirkliston
Mark Liddell
4 Mar 2017
Vets been in the town for years cant complain when taken my pets to them very professional staff
Derek Ainscough
8 Feb 2017
Had my first visit to the practice today with my wee puppy Freya, she and I had a great experience, very warm and welcoming. looked after her and checked her over with no fuss from my baby girl. Glad ...
Had my first visit to the practice today with my wee puppy Freya, she and I had a great experience, very warm and welcoming. looked after her and checked her over with no fuss from my baby girl. Glad my sister and friends put me on too the practice. Keep up the good work and thank you once again
Damien Paul
24 Dec 2016
Fantastic friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble. Thank you.
Franzi AndherDogs
26 Oct 2016
5 stars are not enough - simply the best surgery I know!! Super friendly staff with excellent knowledge and interpersonal skills, no matter if minor things or serious emergency cases. Thumbs up M&B-Te...
5 stars are not enough - simply the best surgery I know!! Super friendly staff with excellent knowledge and interpersonal skills, no matter if minor things or serious emergency cases. Thumbs up M&B-Team, I'm glad my dogs are in the best place!!!
Zoe Reid
22 Jul 2016
Hi, just wanted to say a massive thank you to the Vets, Nurses, Receptionists at Mackie and Brechin in Kirkliston, we cut our holiday short as Daffy our Springer Spaniel became ill, your quick respon...
Hi, just wanted to say a massive thank you to the Vets, Nurses, Receptionists at Mackie and Brechin in Kirkliston, we cut our holiday short as Daffy our Springer Spaniel became ill, your quick response, care, advice was excellent and definitely put us at ease, we were nervous wrecks thinking the worst but your calming professional influence eased any nerves, Daffy is on the road to recovery, can see the diva tendencys coming back so she's definitely feeling better! Thank you so much. Billy Zoe and of course Daffy Reid xxxxxx
Carol Neally Przybylska
9 Apr 2016
Just wanted to say a massive "thank you" to Iain for making a very difficult day that little bit easier. Had to have my beautiful boy Gizmo (horse) put to sleep today at 30 years young. I have had him...
Just wanted to say a massive "thank you" to Iain for making a very difficult day that little bit easier. Had to have my beautiful boy Gizmo (horse) put to sleep today at 30 years young. I have had him with M&B the whole 21 years I've had him and Iain has been there for the majority of that. In fact Giz has been on the books since he was 4!!! Iain was brilliant with him as per usual and i really respect him for being honest when there wasn't really much else we could do for Giz apart from major surgery with a slim chance of that working. End of an era!! Thank you so much Iain - you really are a credit to the practice xx
Pam Stewart
26 Mar 2016
This vets needs to be ashamed of itself after allowing a dog to bleed to death. Ring up asking for help as the dogs lying with blood coming out his back passage & mouth they say sorry can't help cause...
This vets needs to be ashamed of itself after allowing a dog to bleed to death. Ring up asking for help as the dogs lying with blood coming out his back passage & mouth they say sorry can't help cause the animal isn't registered at our practise so the dog dies at home bleeding to death. Hope you all feel very proud of yourselves absolutely disgusted!!! Call yourself vets that's an understatement.
Emma Cochrane
29 Feb 2016
Have to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in putting my wee cat back together after she came home missing her tail. Cannot fault the care she had. 5 weeks on and after a second op her stitches...
Have to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in putting my wee cat back together after she came home missing her tail. Cannot fault the care she had. 5 weeks on and after a second op her stitches are out and it's looking great :)
Fiona Clark Bryce
27 May 2015
When my dog Sammi became ill last year they were absolutely fantastic and got her back to good health, unfortunately a few months later she became ill again and we (my partner and I) made the decision...
When my dog Sammi became ill last year they were absolutely fantastic and got her back to good health, unfortunately a few months later she became ill again and we (my partner and I) made the decision to send her to doggy heaven (she was 13) the whole staff were fantastic and gave so much support and compassion we could not THANK them enough. Would definitely recommend.
Shirley Wilson
16 May 2014
Thanx to the staff that helped with dusty means a lot to have my wee girl bk home altho she didnt suffer she still had the best care , picked up her ashes n the box is gorgeous wi her name on the top ...
Thanx to the staff that helped with dusty means a lot to have my wee girl bk home altho she didnt suffer she still had the best care , picked up her ashes n the box is gorgeous wi her name on the top n her wee certificate enclosed , she is sadly missed but now I have her wee box that means the world , thanx again Mackie and Brechin x
Margaret Colvin
24 Sep 2013
When my puppy was really ill I took her to this vet and they were very professional, diagnosed her problem in days. She has just been in for her wee op and she was great back to her old self within da...
When my puppy was really ill I took her to this vet and they were very professional, diagnosed her problem in days. She has just been in for her wee op and she was great back to her old self within days, I feel they done a great job you can hardly notice her scar. The reception staff are very helpful and friendly, I would recommend this vet to everyone
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