Johnston & Farrell – Vets in Tain
Clinic Overview
Johnston & Farrell is a modern, well-equipped veterinary practice in Tain offering 24-hour emergency care and home visits. Feedback highlights prompt out-of-hours help, including same-day assessment and in-clinic monitoring with blood tests, scans and a saline drip when needed. Recent reviewers also praise informative vets, welcoming reception staff, flexible appointments, and compassionate support during difficult visits.
Services
- •24-hour emergency care: Owners mention out-of-hours telephone support, early attendance when needed, and follow-through into in-clinic assessment and treatment.
- •In-clinic monitoring and treatment: One detailed case describes a dog being kept in for the day for monitoring, with blood tests, a scan and a saline drip.
- •General pet care: Reviews describe day-to-day support for cats and dogs, including help after a minor accident, checks for a suspected tick, and knowledgeable advice during routine visits.
- •Home visits: Listed by the practice.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility: Listed by the practice.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Colm Farrell: Mentioned positively by name by one reviewer for a reassuring and confidence-inspiring approach.
- •Kate: Praised for answering the out-of-hours phone and helping arrange prompt care for an unwell dog.
- •Catrina: Thanked for explaining things clearly and compassionately during an elderly cat’s final appointment.
- •Unnamed female vet: One reviewer described her as supportive and honest.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 147 reviews. Recent written feedback is very positive overall.
- •Friendly, welcoming service is a consistent theme, with praise for both the reception team and the wider staff.
- •Reviewers describe the vets as informative, easy to talk to and knowledgeable, with clear answers to questions during appointments.
- •The practice appears to be accommodating and flexible, including for people visiting the area with pets who needed help while on holiday.
- •Compassionate care also stands out, including thanks for sensitive support during an elderly cat’s final visit.

