Thistle Equine, Strathaven
At Thistle Equine, Strathaven in S Lanarkshire, we specialise in equine veterinary care. Our services include vaccines, consultations, and personalized treatments to keep your horse healthy and thriving.
Practice information
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What pet owners say
Fantastic vets and I’ve used a few. Professional and compassionate, all the staff are so lovely and helpful. I really can’t recommend them enough and the pricing is very reasonable. Don’t hesitate to use them and I always get quick appointments. I appreciate everything they have done with my older dogs and one of which had to be PTS and now my puppy Rio. I trust this vet immensely, thank you.
19/02/2026
karen watson
I would highly recommend Avondale Vets. We recently transferred our 5 cats and 1 dog to them and they have been brilliant! You don't feel rushed, they take the time to understand any concerns you have with your pets. The staff in reception are so welcoming and friendly. We recently saw Matthew Chapman for our annual vaccinations for our cats and to discuss some concerns we had with one of our cats. Matthew was great. Took his time to listen and understand what was going on. He was great with both of the cats and very gentle and put them at ease. Great people who love animals 😊
11/06/2026
Moira Law
Brilliant vet practice, very proactive and accommodating and sense of real compassion for my cat. One of the vets was admirably defusing a client's ridiculous issue with having to pay for a medication without a heads up that a cost would be incurred, he clearly must have thought the NHS had expanded into the small animal vet sector. Bravo for staying professional in such an unreasonable situation.
25/06/2026
D SM
Avondale..what can I say. Love them all to bits. Friendly, helpful, dogs adore them, can’t wait to get inside when we arrive. We won’t talk about costs, because, well, it’s never going to be cheap. Reminder texts a week before and on the day of the appointments are helpful.They also have good facilities. Parking. WC .good sized waiting room with dedicated cat space.
04/06/2026
Lynda Murray
I would definitely recommend family and friends to Avondale Vets, I took my ferret there on Monday and I can’t thank Nick enough for his service he explained explained everything to us about her and gave great advice. Thanks again for your time and help. Andrea Bryson
01/07/2026
Jack Bryson
Who we care for
We’re here to treat all sorts of animals, from the familiar to the unusual
Equine
We provide veterinary care for horses, ponies and donkeys. From routine visits and vaccinations to diagnostics and emergency care, our equine team is here to support your animal’s wellbeing at every stage of life.