About Veterinary Care in Highlands
This guide to vets in Highlands, Scotland helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what’s available across the county and highlights the highest-rated providers to support practical shortlisting.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Highlands
There are 8 veterinary clinics in Highlands, with an average Google rating of 4.6★. All 8 treat dogs and cats. 4 offer farm or large-animal services. 1 is listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care. No clinic is explicitly confirmed as providing 24-hour veterinary cover in the available data.
The county includes 6 towns, and clinics are distributed across places such as Tain, Portree, Fortrose, Invergordon, Gairloch, and Beauly. Availability can differ by town, particularly for out-of-hours access and for mixed-practice capability (farm and equine) versus companion-animal-only provision.
Across the county, companion-animal care is the baseline: 8/8 clinics are listed as dog-and-cat providers. Mixed-practice capacity is also significant, with 4 clinics offering farm animal services and 4 offering equine services, and 5 clinics listed as providing specialist/exotic services. From an evidence and transparency standpoint, all 8 clinics have websites, and there are 513 total Google reviews across the county, giving a reasonably deep review base for comparing client experience at a local level.
Emergency and out-of-hours provision is concentrated. Only 1 clinic is recorded as offering emergency services, while the other 7 clinics are not recorded as providing emergency or out-of-hours care in this dataset. Practically, this means urgent care options may be limited to a single provider pathway, so pet owners should confirm emergency arrangements directly when registering and not assume emergency cover is available just because routine appointments are offered. It also means that, in an urgent situation, travel time and phone access can become deciding factors, especially for owners outside the main service towns.
Veterinary nurse (VN) training is present but not universal. 3 clinics are listed as offering VN training, and 5 clinics are not listed as training sites. For pet owners, VN training status can be relevant because it often correlates with structured clinical workflows and a larger nursing team supporting inpatient care, monitoring, and client education. It can also affect appointment availability for nurse-led services (where offered), although the dataset only confirms training participation rather than specific nurse clinic offerings.
Mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics still account for much of the county’s day-to-day veterinary workload. With 8/8 clinics providing dog-and-cat services, many owners will primarily use local practices for routine consultations and ongoing care close to home, while looking elsewhere only when a specific service (for example, farm/equine coverage or exotic focus) is needed. This local coverage matters for continuity, repeat visits, and practical scheduling, particularly in a county where clinics are spread across multiple towns.
Overall, Highlands has strong breadth for routine companion-animal care, but key services are concentrated among a smaller number of providers—most notably emergency provision.
Animal focus across the county is primarily companion-animal (dogs and cats), with substantial mixed-practice coverage for farm and equine work alongside a meaningful specialist/exotic presence.
To choose the best fit, compare your needs against the ranked clinic list above, focusing on emergency availability, the type of animals treated, and the services offered locally.
Freshness: January 2026 (based on publicly available review and service data).
Top Vets in Highlands
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Highlands, ranked by service quality and reviews
Easter Ross Vets is a multi-branch practice (as described on its website) offering routine appointments and emergency care (details not specified). The website also references proactive healthcare plans through a “Pet Health Club” and includes RCVS information.
In the latest written reviews available to us, owners describe the practice handling both everyday care (health checks and injections) and more complex problems (cancer care and an eye ulcer), with multiple cat cases mentioned. Reviews also include a negative account involving a post-op wound/stitches issue followed by the owner being banned, which conflicts with other reports of excellent outcomes.
Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include
- •A general health review plus a “second injection” for a re-homed, nervous dog.
- •Treatment for a pet with cancer and an eye ulcer, with the owner reporting no lasting damage.
- •A cat described as having its life saved by the practice.
- •A complaint about a “minor op” where stitches reportedly ripped and left an open wound, and the client later being banned.
Easter Ross Vets is a multi-branch practice (as described on its website) offering routine appointments and emergency care (details not specified). The website also references proactive healthcare plans through a “Pet Health Club” and includes RCVS information.
In the latest written reviews available to us, owners describe the practice handling both everyday care (health checks and injections) and more complex problems (cancer care and an eye ulcer), with multiple cat cases mentioned. Reviews also include a negative account involving a post-op wound/stitches issue followed by the owner being banned, which conflicts with other reports of excellent outcomes.
Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include
- •A general health review plus a “second injection” for a re-homed, nervous dog.
- •Treatment for a pet with cancer and an eye ulcer, with the owner reporting no lasting damage.
- •A cat described as having its life saved by the practice.
- •A complaint about a “minor op” where stitches reportedly ripped and left an open wound, and the client later being banned.
Easter Ross Vets is a multi-branch veterinary practice and an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, with a Veterinary Nurse Training facility listed in its clinic data. Reviews describe a mix of routine care and urgent/emergency presentations, including end-of-life support. Owners mention specific touches such as being given time alone during euthanasia, a sympathy card with wildflower seeds afterwards, and reception staff who are described as welcoming on the phone and in person. A smaller set of recent reviews describe serious concerns about communication around repeat medication, administrative handling of referrals/billing, and an alleged injury during mat shaving.
Easter Ross Vets is a multi-branch veterinary practice and an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, with a Veterinary Nurse Training facility listed in its clinic data. Reviews describe a mix of routine care and urgent/emergency presentations, including end-of-life support. Owners mention specific touches such as being given time alone during euthanasia, a sympathy card with wildflower seeds afterwards, and reception staff who are described as welcoming on the phone and in person. A smaller set of recent reviews describe serious concerns about communication around repeat medication, administrative handling of referrals/billing, and an alleged injury during mat shaving.
Johnston & Farrell is a veterinary practice with a main custom-built surgery and a branch surgery, and it states it provides 24-hour emergency care via its Tain surgery. The website also says consultations are by appointment, and that home visits are available if required. In the latest reviews available to us, owners commonly describe being seen quickly without feeling rushed, and several reviews specifically mention support around end-of-life decisions, including a vet coming to the home for a farewell visit. One recent review, however, alleges being told £1000 upfront was required before help could be provided in an urgent situation.
Johnston & Farrell is a veterinary practice with a main custom-built surgery and a branch surgery, and it states it provides 24-hour emergency care via its Tain surgery. The website also says consultations are by appointment, and that home visits are available if required. In the latest reviews available to us, owners commonly describe being seen quickly without feeling rushed, and several reviews specifically mention support around end-of-life decisions, including a vet coming to the home for a farewell visit. One recent review, however, alleges being told £1000 upfront was required before help could be provided in an urgent situation.
Our Score (67/100)
Johnston & Farrell describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped veterinary practice offering 24‑hour emergency care and home visits. Recent reviews frequently mention out‑of‑hours support that results in same‑day assessment and in‑clinic monitoring, including diagnostics such as blood tests and scans and treatment like a saline drip. One review also highlights a vet described as “supportive” and “honest.” Alongside the many positive experiences, there is also a 1‑star review with no written details, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t clear from the latest text we have.
Johnston & Farrell describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped veterinary practice offering 24‑hour emergency care and home visits. Recent reviews frequently mention out‑of‑hours support that results in same‑day assessment and in‑clinic monitoring, including diagnostics such as blood tests and scans and treatment like a saline drip. One review also highlights a vet described as “supportive” and “honest.” Alongside the many positive experiences, there is also a 1‑star review with no written details, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t clear from the latest text we have.
Our Score (64/100)
Independently founded practice (set up in 2007 by vet Rhona Campbell). Based on its own service list and what owners describe in reviews, it covers a mix of companion animals and farm/equine work, and is used for both routine needs and urgent, same-day problems. Emergency care is stated as available out of hours.
Concrete examples from recent reviews include
- •Walk-in help for travel-related urgent issues (a dog’s injured paw) without a prior appointment.
- •Wound/claw injuries treated promptly, with owners given specific at-home aftercare instructions (e.g., how to change a dressing).
- •Surgery carried out on kittens, reported as problem-free afterwards.
- •Livestock support mentioned (help with a newborn lamb’s eye issue).
Independently founded practice (set up in 2007 by vet Rhona Campbell). Based on its own service list and what owners describe in reviews, it covers a mix of companion animals and farm/equine work, and is used for both routine needs and urgent, same-day problems. Emergency care is stated as available out of hours.
Concrete examples from recent reviews include
- •Walk-in help for travel-related urgent issues (a dog’s injured paw) without a prior appointment.
- •Wound/claw injuries treated promptly, with owners given specific at-home aftercare instructions (e.g., how to change a dressing).
- •Surgery carried out on kittens, reported as problem-free afterwards.
- •Livestock support mentioned (help with a newborn lamb’s eye issue).
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