Vets in Nairnshire | Scotland Veterinary Directory

Top-rated veterinary clinic in Nairnshire

• •Moray Coast Veterinary Group

There is 1 veterinary clinic in Nairnshire, with an average Google rating of 4.8★. Dogs and cats are treated by 1 clinic. Farm or large-animal services are offered by 1 clinic. Emergency or out-of-hours care is offered by 0 clinics. No 24-hour veterinary cover is explicitly confirmed anywhere in the county.

Geographically, the county has 1 town: Nairn. With provision concentrated in a single location, appointment availability and the mix of services can vary by town within the county.

Across the county, vets in Nairnshire are represented by a single practice that is positioned as a multi-species provider rather than a companion-animal-only clinic. Observable services referenced for the county include routine pet care, equine vetting, farm animal work, and treatment for exotic pets (including reptiles and ferrets), plus practical support for EU pet travel documentation (Animal Health Certificates are specifically mentioned in reviews). County-wide, there are 194 total Google reviews across 1 clinic, and 1 clinic is listed as offering veterinary nurse (VN) training; 1 clinic also has a website.

Emergency and out-of-hours provision is a key limitation in this county. With 0 clinics listed as offering emergency services, owners should plan ahead for what happens if urgent care is needed outside normal opening times. This can affect decision-making for pets with ongoing or high-risk conditions, where rapid access to urgent assessment may be important. It also increases the importance of asking the clinic directly about escalation routes and where emergency cases are directed.

VN training is present in the county, with 1 clinic offering it and 0 clinics not offering it. In practical terms, this can indicate a practice environment that supports structured nursing roles and skills development. For owners, that may matter most for nurse-led support (for example, handling anxious pets during appointments) and continuity around follow-up care. Because there is only one provider, any preference for a training practice versus a non-training practice cannot be met locally without travelling.

With only one provider, there is no separate set of mid-ranked or routine-focused alternatives; the same practice must cover everyday needs (such as routine appointments) alongside its broader large-animal and exotic caseload. For pet owners, this means the best “fit” often comes down to practical factors like appointment availability, communication style, and the specific species expertise needed at the time.

Overall clinic depth is limited, and key services are concentrated in a single provider.

Animal focus in the county is best described as mixed practice, with coverage indicated for companion animals, farm work, equine services, and exotic species.

Nairnshire’s veterinary provision is delivered by a single mixed-practice clinic, so use the ranked clinic list above to choose the most suitable option for your pet and circumstances.

Data last reviewed: January 2026.