Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic

Ownership/group isn’t stated in the information available to us. The clinic is set up specifically for horses, with listed services covering vettings (including Five Stage Vettings), dentistry, farriery, AI and breeding, and diagnostic work such as X-rays and blood testing, plus a stated 24‑hour service. In reviews, owners repeatedly mention choosing the practice after dissatisfaction elsewhere, and describe being confident leaving ongoing care with Alastair (named on the website) and the wider office/nursing team. One reviewer specifically notes gentle handling with a mare.

Services

Services mentioned on the clinic website

• •Vettings, including Five Stage Vettings
• •Dentistry
• •Farriery
• •AI and breeding
• •X-rays and blood testing
• •24 hour service (described this way on the site)

People

• •Alastair MacVicar (B.V.M. & S, MRCVS) (named on the website): reviewers describe trusting him “100%” with their animals and being happy he will be “looking after” them ongoing; one owner mentions he was gentle with a mare.
• •Office and nursing team: one long-term client highlights “outstanding service” from both the office and nursing team, alongside Alastair.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 18 reviews. - Switching to Anvil after being unhappy with another vet’s service, and feeling the change was an improvement.

• •“Nothing too much trouble” attitude mentioned after multiple visits.
• •Confidence and trust in Alastair and the team over several years, including gentle handling noted with a mare.