Kessock Equine Veterinary Clinic

Kessock Equine Veterinary Clinic focuses exclusively on horses and other equines. The clinic website notes it works with Thistle Referral Services, described as its group partner. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe responsive call-outs (including urgent situations), clear explanations of options and aftercare, and follow-up contact after a visit (including check-in calls).

Services

•Equine-only veterinary care (website and clinic information).
•Emergency/urgent call-outs: reviews describe an emergency visit for a horse “struggling to breathe,” with follow-up calls afterwards.
•Vaccinations: a vet attended to vaccinate a yearling pony; the owner notes the vet called ahead and the visit “went smoothly.”
•Castration (standing/outdoor set-up mentioned): one review describes a castration carried out calmly and in an organised way, with detailed aftercare guidance.
•Wound/injury assessment and treatment planning: one review describes phone triage questions, a visit for a bleeding wound, and a clear walk-through of treatment options so the owner could choose how to proceed.
•Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in clinic data).
•In-clinic equipment: one reviewer mentions a “full complement of equipment” at the surgery for equine needs (no specific equipment named).

People

•Amber: thanked for travelling out to help specific horses (“Max and Barney”); described as friendly.
•Natalia and Jake: mentioned in connection with an emergency visit; the owner highlights both the initial response and follow-up calls after the visit to check on the horse.
•Dan (with assistant Wendy): credited with a calm, well-organised castration where “everything was explained in great detail,” including aftercare and what problems to watch for.
•Other reviewers consistently describe the wider team (including reception and vets) as professional and knowledgeable, with emphasis on clear communication and reassurance during decision-making.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 57 reviews.

•Emergency support plus follow-up: one owner describes an urgent breathing issue, a rapid visit, and check-in calls afterwards.
•Communication that supports owner decisions: owners mention concise phone questioning, clear advice, and being talked through treatment options and aftercare in detail.
•Calm handling during procedures: a castration review highlights an unhurried approach that kept the pony relaxed.
•Reliability around visits: reviewers mention vets arriving on time and calling ahead when en route.
•Mixed feedback exists: among the latest reviews there is also a 2-star rating with no written details provided in the data we received.

Reviews for Kessock Equine Veterinary Clinic

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 57 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Sine Mclauchlan

8 months ago

David Sleight

a year ago

Excellent and friendly vets. Their love of horses really shines through. Thank you Amber for travelling north yet again to help Max and Barney.

AEMAC

Roger Sutton

Friendly, knowledgeable, professional staff.

Lynda Dalgetty

Fantastic vets with a full complement of equipment at their surgery for all your equine needs. Knowledge and expertise that can not be matched in the Highlands with a friendly team approach doing the very best for your animals

Gillian Finch

The most knowledgeable and consistent vets for your equine needs in the area. We have been with them for about 12 years and have found them to be a fantastic team from the reception staff to the vets themselves, always professional and caring. Call out charges are very reasonable in comparison to veterinary services that are a lot closer too. Happy to recommend :)

mary Scobbie

2 years ago

Had to call for an emergency visit recently for my big lad who was struggling to breathe, from initial call to visit KEV were frankly bloody amazing! Also the calls after the visit to ask how he was , I’m thoroughly impressed not to mention extremely grateful, (Natalia, Jake and I very much think you are awesome Thank you 🙏)

ania79s

Very pleased with my latest appointment with vet which arrived to vaccinate my yearling Highland pony. She called me half an hour earlier to let me know that she’s on her way (at the time it was agreed when booking the visit). Visit went smoothly. She was very friendly and chatty. Would be happy to have my next appointment with her as well.

fiona reid

3 years ago

Dan arrived with his assistant Wendy on time cheery and so friendly, for Bomber our miniature Shetlands Castration, The whole procedure was very calm and organised, Thankfully a nice dry day where everything was done outside in the paddock. Bomber was relaxed and this made a huge difference to us to see how Dan did not rush anything. Bomber also pulled at their hearts being a model pupil, Everything was explained in great detail. While the castration was taking place and the after care also was explained in full what to expect and any possible problems, Which thankfully did not occur and Bomber has recovered so quickly and holds no grudges😎 Bomber would just like to say “Thanks Dan losing my boys bits was nowhere near as bad as I had imagined and look forward to seeing you soon” The Reid family.

Caroline Gilchrist

4 years ago

Although it wasn't an emergency call out, I was worried about the injury to my horse and concerned by the wound bleeding continuously. The vet was concise with her questions over the phone, gave clear advice and confirmed that she would visit. When she arrived, she examined the horse calmly and explained the treatment options fully, giving me a chance to decide how to proceed. Her approach was professional, confident and left me reassured and able to treat the wound myself, adding that I could ring her if I was at all concerned about anything. An excellent service and one that I am lucky to have available to me and my horses.