About this practice
Based in Highland, Scotland, Canalside Surgery is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. The practice is in the IV3 8QQ area. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Blackpark is around 0.54 km away. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Café Ness, about 1.37 km away.
Services to check
- ✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
- ✓Neutering and routine surgery
- ✓Dental treatment
- ✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
- ✓Microchipping
- ✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
- ✓Exotics & small-pet care
We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Canalside Surgery before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Culloden Road, Inverness, IV2 7HQ· 7.8 km
25 High Street, Invergordon, IV18 0EZ· 23.3 km
124 High Street, Invergordon, IV18 0AE· 23.5 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Does Canalside Surgery take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Canalside Surgery and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Highland.
What if my pet has an emergency near Highland?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Moray Coast Veterinary Group, about 7.8 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Canalside Surgery?
Yes — Blackpark is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.54 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.
Is there parking near Canalside Surgery?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Highland. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can Canalside Surgery see rabbits or small animals?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Canalside Surgery to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near Canalside Surgery
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Tailwaggers Dog Grooming Salon16.42 km
- Scruffy Paws23.72 km
Kennels & catteries
Dog-friendly cafés
- Café Ness1.37 km
Parks & green space
- Blackpark0.54 km
- Craig Phadraig1.39 km
- Bellfield Park1.88 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Dores Beach12.22 km
- Rosemarkie Beach14.77 km
- Whiteness Beach (Secret Beach)20.82 km
Pet shops
- Nessie's Pet Deli1.15 km
- Simply Pets1.64 km
- Pets at Home4.15 km
Animal rescues
- Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue25.55 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- Black Isle Bar & Rooms1.22 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Highland
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Moray Coast Veterinary Group (about 7.8 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Easter Ross Vets (about 23.33 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Canalside Surgery by distance:
- Inverness Canine Fertility Clinic1.26 km · directions
- Eastgate Veterinary Surgery1.8 km · directions
- Crown Surgery1.9 km · directions
- Highland Vet Emergencies3.93 km · directions
- Highland Vet Referrals3.94 km · directions
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