3 practices in Shetland
Google reviews for 3 practices · Ownership known for 3 practices · Updated 22 October 2026 · Data by Vet Verified
Shetland Vets is a veterinary practice in Bixter that opens six days a week for consultations and provides 24-hour emergency cover. The practice treats companion pets, farm animals and horses.
Shetland Vets is a veterinary practice in Lerwick that treats companion animals, exotic pets, and farm animals. The practice runs a 24-hour emergency service and opens five days a week, staying open late on Thursdays.
Shetland Vets is a veterinary practice in Scalloway that treats companion animals, farm animals and exotic species. The practice runs a 24-hour emergency service year-round and holds consultations six days a week.
Vet Verified lists 3 veterinary practices in Shetland. Filter by species, services, facilities or whether a practice is open now, then open a profile for contact details and more information.
Our directory currently lists 3 veterinary practices in Shetland, giving pet owners a limited choice locally. That is about 0.2 vet practices per 100 sq km.
Directory information last updated 22 October 2026.
We have imported Google reviews for 3 of the 3 practices listed. Across those 17 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.7 out of 5.
5-star
15 (88%)
4-star
1 (6%)
1-star
1 (6%)
Source: Google reviews imported by Vet Verified, not each practice’s complete review history.
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We have confirmed ownership information for 3 vet practices, either as independent practices or as members of a known group. We do not assume that an unclassified practice is independent.
Confirmed independent
Ownership type
0 vet practices · 0%
Known group affiliation
Ownership type
3 vet practices · 100%
Not yet classified
Ownership type
0 vet practices · 0%
Source: Ownership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.
“Not yet classified” means we do not have enough evidence to describe the practice as independent or group-owned.
The proportion of listed practices that list care for each species.
Birds
Species
3 vet practices · 100%
Cats
Species
3 vet practices · 100%
Cattle
Species
3 vet practices · 100%
Dogs
Species
3 vet practices · 100%
Equines
Species
3 vet practices · 100%
Exotic
Species
3 vet practices · 100%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.
Companion animal coverage
Care area
3 vet practices · 100%
Equine coverage
Care area
3 vet practices · 100%
Exotics and bird coverage
Care area
3 vet practices · 100%
Farm and herd animal coverage
Care area
3 vet practices · 100%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.
Blood testing
Service
3 vet practices · 100%
Dentistry
Service
3 vet practices · 100%
Diagnostic imaging
Service
3 vet practices · 100%
Flea and worm treatments
Service
3 vet practices · 100%
Microchipping
Service
3 vet practices · 100%
Neutering
Service
3 vet practices · 100%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
The opening-hours information listed by local practices.
Opening hours listed
Opening
3 vet practices · 100%
Weekend opening listed
Opening
2 vet practices · 67%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
Veterinary groups with branches listed in this area. We do not assume that other practices are independent.
Shetland Vets
Group
3 vet practices · 100%
Source: Group membership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.
Accreditations shown on local practice listings.
RCVS Core Standards
Accreditation
3 vet practices · 100%
RCVS General Practice
Accreditation
1 vet practice · 33%
Source: Practice Standards Scheme awards from the RCVS register where we have matched the practice; others from practices’ own websites.
How much contact and listing information is available for local practices.
Phone contact listed
Directory data
3 vet practices · 100%
Website listed
Directory data
3 vet practices · 100%
Email contact listed
Directory data
3 vet practices · 100%
Source: The Vet Verified directory.
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