Inshes Veterinary Centre

Inshes Veterinary Centre in Inverness is a small-animal practice for cats, dogs, and small pets, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic offers emergency care alongside routine preventive work, with recent reviews describing rapid triage for urgent cases and clear communication throughout treatment. Practical details mentioned by owners include a separate sitting area for cats, and the practice is part of IVC Evidensia.

Services

• •Routine small-animal care for cats, dogs, and small pets, including vaccinations, microchipping, pet passports, and behavioural advice.
• •Emergency and urgent care, with reviews describing same-day and rapid appointments for unwell pets, including weekend help for visitors to the area.
• •Diagnostics and treatment for time-sensitive problems, including ultrasound and other tests used to confirm suspected pyometra before immediate surgery.
• •Surgical care, with recent owners specifically mentioning pyometra surgery and repeated dental procedures, alongside updates during the day on progress and recovery.
• •Support for a range of species beyond cats and dogs, including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters.
• •Practical coordination with other practices when needed, such as obtaining medical histories or arranging emergency prescriptions and out-of-hours medication collection.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Joanne Patience (Veterinary Surgeon): praised by a reviewer for being great with their cat and for explaining things clearly before the consultation.
• •Charlotte: mentioned warmly by an owner whose dog underwent dental treatment, with thanks for detailed explanations and regular updates during surgery.
• •Reception team: repeatedly highlighted for friendly, practical help, including chasing another practice for an emergency prescription, arranging out-of-hours collection, and showing unusual kindness in a stressful family emergency.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.6 stars from 375 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s manner, with owners often describing staff as friendly, calm, compassionate, and reassuring.
• •Urgent care is a recurring strength: reviewers mention immediate or very fast appointments, quick diagnostics, and prompt treatment for serious problems including pyometra and other sudden illness.
• •Communication is another common theme, with praise for detailed explanations, transparency around treatment choices, and regular updates during surgery and recovery.
• •A few reviews mention practical touches such as the cat waiting area, easy access for public transport, and helpful support for pets visiting from other areas or needing records and prescriptions coordinated with another vet.