250 m awayIllustrative imageParks & green space
King Harald Street Playpark
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Lerwick Vets, Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Listing updated17 Jun 2026
In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.
About this practice
Lerwick Vets is a veterinary practice in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The practice is in the ZE1 0NL area. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. The nearest park we have on file is King Harald Street Playpark, roughly 0.25 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services to check
Practice services
- 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 these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Lerwick Vets which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Can I register my pet with Lerwick Vets?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Lerwick Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Shetland Islands.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Lerwick Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Shetland Vets - Scalloway Surgery, about 6.57 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Lerwick Vets?
Yes — King Harald Street Playpark is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.25 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 Lerwick Vets?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Shetland Islands. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can Lerwick Vets 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 Lerwick Vets to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Wagonway Road, Alnwick, NE66 1QQ· 528.8 km
1-3 Bede Street, Morpeth, NE65 0EA· 537.2 km
Coquet Vets
Emergency
Forsyth House, Percy Dr, Amble, Morpeth NE65 0FP· 537.9 km
Getting ready for the vet
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Pet-friendly places near Lerwick Vets
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Pet owners in Shetland Islands
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Shetland Vets - Scalloway Surgery (about 6.57 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Shetland Vets - Scalloway Surgery (about 6.57 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Lerwick Vets by distance:
- Shetland Vets - Scalloway Surgery6.57 km · directions
- Shetland Vets - Bixter Surgery17.67 km · directions