Comprehensive veterinary care
in Aberdeenshire

Founded by Neil Crossling BVMS MRCVS in 1999, Morven Veterinary Practice provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services for pets, horses and farm animals in Aberdeenshire. We are a truly independent mixed practice, with our main practice in Alford and and a branch practice in Ballater. 

Out of hours emergency services

At Morven Vets we believe that continuity of care is vital for our patients well-being. This is why we provide our own out of hours emergency service at our main branch in Alford.

Equine Services

We offer a high quality, ambulatory, equine service, direct to your yard for all of your routine healthcare, emergency, and first opinion medical needs. We are contactable 24/7 for emergency care.

  • Routine Preventative Healthcare

    Vaccinations

    Worm / parasite management

    Passport application and Foal microchipping

    Dental care

    Sedation for farriery.

  • Routine Field Surgery

    We can perform routine field surgeries such as geldings, lump removals, and other minor operations at your convenience on yard.

  • Medical investigations

    Our experienced team can work up medical cases on yard at your convenience . We can use our in-house and reference laboratories to aid with investigations, and where appropriate can refer you to the most appropriate care for your horse.

  • On Yard Diagnostic Imaging

    We have our own portable, ultrasound machine as well as portable, digital, x-ray equipment and can undertake first opinion orthopaedic, medical and reproductive investigations - helping to guide you as to the most appropriate options if further investigation, treatment, or management is required.

  • In-house Diagnostic testing

    In our own lab we can perform Worm Egg Counts, Haematology, Biochemistry, Urinalysis and Cytology. We also have access to a wide range of reference labs which can help us with any further testing which may be required. 

  • Emergency Care

    Whatever your equine emergency our experienced team of vets are here for you. Nationally there is a trend towards corporatised veterinary groups sharing out of hours cover over huge areas with little or zero patient continuity or sharing of full medical histories in an emergency - we stand strongly against this, for the sake of our patients, our clients, and our own peace of mind. We are proud to provide our own out of hours emergency service. Nobody ever wants to think of the worst happening, but for your own peace of mind, it’s important to know that if the worst does happen it will be one of your regular Morven Vets that comes to see you.