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Vets in Invernessshire | Scotland Veterinary Directory

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About Veterinary Care in Invernessshire

Updated January 2026

This guide to vets in Invernessshire, Scotland helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what’s provided across the county and highlights practical differences that matter when choosing a clinic.

Top-rated veterinary clinics in Invernessshire

There are 14 veterinary clinics in Invernessshire, with an average Google rating of 4.8★. 13 clinics treat dogs and cats. 7 clinics offer farm or large-animal services. 6 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour cover is not explicitly confirmed across the county based on the available data; emergency services are listed, and one clinic is described as “24/7 or extended hours” rather than being clearly stated as 24-hour.

The county covers 5 towns, including Fort William, Aviemore, Isle Of Benbecula, Isle Of Skye, and Inverness. Availability and the mix of services can vary by town, so it can be practical to check whether a clinic near you provides the specific animal coverage (small animal, farm, equine, or specialist/exotic) you need.

Across the county, provision is weighted toward companion-animal care, with a substantial amount of mixed coverage: 13 dog-and-cat clinics, plus 7 farm-animal clinics and 7 equine clinics. Specialist/exotic provision is also present (8 clinics), which matters for owners seeking support beyond routine small-animal cases. Demand and review depth are measurable: the county totals 1,875 Google reviews across clinics, and 13 clinics have a website listed, which improves access to opening hours, contact details, and service information.

Emergency and out-of-hours clinics differ in practical ways from routine-only providers. With 6 clinics offering emergency services, urgent-care capacity exists but is not universal across the county. For pet owners, this typically affects how quickly you can be seen for time-sensitive issues and whether the clinic can triage and stabilise cases outside standard appointments. It can also influence continuity, since some urgent cases may be managed initially by an emergency provider and then followed up with a routine-care clinic.

Veterinary nurse (VN) training practices can differ from those that are not involved in training. Invernessshire has 8 clinics offering VN training, meaning a significant portion of local provision is connected to structured nurse development. For owners, this can affect the breadth of nursing support available for handling, inpatient care processes, and day-to-day clinical workflows. Clinics without VN training may still deliver strong care, but the staffing model and how nursing support is provided can differ in ways that are relevant for pets needing repeat visits or closer monitoring.

Mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics make up most day-to-day provision and help maintain access to appointments for common needs and straightforward procedures. County data shows wide coverage across small-animal care alongside farm and equine work, so many practices are positioned to support ongoing care rather than only handling specialist or urgent cases. This breadth helps spread workload across the county, particularly when emergency services are limited to a subset of clinics.

Overall, the county shows strong clinic depth for small-animal care, while emergency provision is more concentrated among fewer providers (6 of 14).

Based on the service distribution, Invernessshire is primarily companion-animal focused, with meaningful mixed-practice coverage (farm and equine) and a notable specialist/exotic presence.

Invernessshire offers broad small-animal coverage with additional farm, equine, specialist/exotic, and a defined subset of emergency providers—use the ranked clinic list above to choose the option that best matches your pet’s needs and your access requirements.

Freshness: January 2026 (publicly available review and service data).

Top Vets in Invernessshire

Highly rated veterinary clinics across Invernessshire, ranked by service quality and reviews

#1 Ranking

Crown Vets

Inverness

Our Score (88/100)

4.6(500 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Crown Vets offers routine appointments alongside urgent/emergency care, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website also references a Pet Health Club®, online registration, video vet, and online payments. In recent reviews, owners describe quick access for urgent problems (one dog with sudden hind-leg weakness was seen within two hours), clear explanations during consultations, and practical follow-through (sharing notes with a pet’s usual vet and a call beforehand to confirm a £16 temporary registration fee). A minority view strongly disputes the cost and decision-making around a complex emergency case (including charges quoted for imaging, hospitalisation, and euthanasia), so experiences around pricing and what the practice can manage in-house vs refer may vary.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (88/100)

4.8(146 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

MacLellan Vets Eastgate is described as an independent, family-run veterinary practice. It appears set up for routine care and common procedures, with owners specifically mentioning spaying and help with tick removal (including tricky areas near the eye and jawline). Reviews also highlight practical touches like a “beautiful new waiting room,” and several people mention cost transparency and “reasonable costs.” A recurring trade-off is waiting: one recent reviewer reported a 45-minute wait due to how busy reception and the team were.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (86/100)

4.9(159 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Old School Vet Practice is a small-animal clinic (dogs and cats are mentioned in reviews) that owners often use for both routine care and urgent, same-day problems. Recent reviews repeatedly describe fast access when something is wrong (including out-of-hours help), with vets who explain what they’re finding during examinations.

Concrete examples from reviews include

  • A puppy with a rapid allergic reaction (swollen mouth/face) being seen quickly and treated with a steroid injection, with owners saying the dog recovered “in no time.”
  • Out-of-hours arrangements described in two ways: an emergency out-of-hours appointment, and flexibility when collecting a cat out of hours.
  • A vet described as “very thorough” during an exam of an 8‑month‑old puppy.
  • Reception staff described as helpful and accommodating when arranging care.

Our Score (83/100)

4.6(371 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Inshes Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice (cats, dogs, and small pets) that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Emergency care is listed by the clinic, and recent reviews describe rapid triage for urgent cases—one owner reports suspected pyometra being confirmed by ultrasound and moved straight into surgery, with updates on costs and progress throughout.

Based on recent owner accounts, the practice seems set up for both routine preventive care and time-sensitive medical/surgical work, with a few practical touches mentioned such as a separate sitting area for cats. Several reviewers also highlight staff proactively coordinating with other vets to obtain medical histories or prescriptions, and offering out-of-hours help for medication collection.

A reviewer notes the practice “appears to have become part of a larger group” (no group name given) and that the pet plan changed as a result.

Our Score (80/100)

4.7(110 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Crown Vets Culloden is a veterinary practice that’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often describe practical, day-to-day care (cats and dogs) with examples including blood tests followed by a phone call to discuss results, prescriptions prepared within minutes, and staff helping with handling/logistics (e.g., a nurse walking a dog in for an owner due to icy conditions). There’s also mention of an out‑of‑hours service and a care plan where costs and next steps were “laid out” clearly—though one review reports a strongly negative experience involving a nervous, muzzled dog and repeated suggestions of euthanasia.

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