About Specialist Vets in Kirkwall
Specialist and routine care options are available in Kirkwall.
While both clinics in Kirkwall provide emergency and general care, they also support veterinary nurse training, highlighting their role in professional development. This dual focus allows clinics to handle a wide range of cases, from routine check-ups to complex emergencies, ensuring continuity of care. The presence of trained veterinary nurses means that clinics can manage more specialized or complex cases effectively, providing a comprehensive healthcare solution for pet owners.
There are 2 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Kirkwall.
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Flett & Carmichael Veterinary Surgeons describes itself as an independent mixed practice, set up to see a wide range of animals (small animals, exotics/wildlife, farm and equine) and to provide a 24-hour emergency service. The website also lists veterinary nurse clinics, behaviour and weight clinics, puppy socialisation, visiting specialists, and end-of-life care.
Flett & Carmichael Veterinary Surgeons describes itself as an independent mixed practice, set up to see a wide range of animals (small animals, exotics/wildlife, farm and equine) and to provide a 24-hour emergency service. The website also lists veterinary nurse clinics, behaviour and weight clinics, puppy socialisation, visiting specialists, and end-of-life care.

Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd is a long-established veterinary practice (serving animals since 1861) that treats pets as well as farm animals and equines. The practice states it provides a 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year, and reviews describe rapid response for urgent cases (one dog was seen immediately and taken to surgery within around 15 minutes, then kept in for several nights). Owners also mention detailed communication and good handover of records (e.g., medical notes sent on to a follow-up vet after a biopsy), and dental work is specifically referenced (teeth cleaning with 10 extractions, plus diabetes diagnosed and insulin-injection guidance provided).
Northvet Veterinary Group Ltd is a long-established veterinary practice (serving animals since 1861) that treats pets as well as farm animals and equines. The practice states it provides a 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year, and reviews describe rapid response for urgent cases (one dog was seen immediately and taken to surgery within around 15 minutes, then kept in for several nights). Owners also mention detailed communication and good handover of records (e.g., medical notes sent on to a follow-up vet after a biopsy), and dental work is specifically referenced (teeth cleaning with 10 extractions, plus diabetes diagnosed and insulin-injection guidance provided).
