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
- ✓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 Lerwick Vets 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:
33 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AG· 165.8 km
Airport Ind Estate, Wick, KW1 4QS· 219.5 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
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.
Pet-friendly places near Lerwick Vets
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Kennels & catteries
- Premier Kennels10.7 km
Parks & green space
- King Harald Street Playpark0.25 km
- Gilbertson Park0.33 km
- Seafield Park1.64 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Bain's Beach0.73 km
- Meal Beach11.69 km
- Reawick beach14.52 km
Pet shops
- Harbro1.73 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
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