Shetland Vets - Bixter
Lerwick
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.
Vets in Shetland
3 resultsThere are 3 vet practices in Shetland on Vet Verified. Filter by species, accreditation or opening hours, or open a profile to see practice specific information.
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Shetland Vets - Scalloway
ScallowayShetland 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.
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Shetland Vets - Lerwick
LerwickShetland 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.
Vet price comparison in Shetland
Compare typical listed fees and the local range. Only items published by at least two practices are shown.
3 practices with comparable prices
| Item | Typical listed price | Listed range | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-hours consultation Consultations | £50 | £50 The same across 3 practices | 3 of 3 |
| Standard consultation Consultations | £27.50 | £27.50 The same across 3 practices | 3 of 3 |
| Cat pet plan Pet plans | £16 | £16 The same across 3 practices | 3 of 3 |
| Dog pet plan Pet plans | £17 | £17 The same across 3 practices | 3 of 3 |
These are publicly listed fees, not quotes. Prices can vary by pet, weight, clinical need and what is included. For “from”, range and plus fees, comparisons use the lower published amount. Confirm the current total with the practice.
Prices checked as recently as 13 July 2026
Local vet data for Shetland
Shetland has 3 vet practices in our current public directory data, giving the area a limited level of local choice. That is about 0.2 vet practices per 100 sq km.
Local data last updated 22 July 2026.
Vet practices
3
matched to this page
Active practices
3
currently active
Choice level
Limited
small local set
Practice density
0.2
per 100 sq km
Imported review picture in Shetland
3 of 3 practices have imported Google reviews. The 17 imported reviews currently held by Vet Verified average 4.7 out of 5.
Sample average
4.7/5
Practices covered
3/3
Reviews imported
17
5-star
15 (88%)
4-star
1 (6%)
1-star
1 (6%)
Largest imported samples
This is the review sample imported into Vet Verified, not each practice's complete Google review history. Open a profile to inspect its individual reviews.
Ownership signals in Shetland
3 vet practices have an explicit independent flag or a mapped group relationship in our current data. Unclassified listings are never assumed to be independent.
Confirmed independent
Ownership classification
0 vet practices - 0%
Known group affiliation
Ownership classification
3 vet practices - 100%
Not yet classified
Ownership classification
0 vet practices - 0%
Ownership labels reflect confirmed directory fields and mapped group relationships. “Not yet classified” means we do not currently have enough evidence to label the practice either way.
Species coverage
Share of matched practices that include 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%
Care mix
Broader care categories represented by the matched 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%
Services and facilities
The services and facilities that appear most often in the 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%
Opening patterns
Opening-hour signals available in the local practices.
Opening hours listed
Opening
3 vet practices - 100%
Weekend opening listed
Opening
2 vet practices - 67%
Evening opening listed
Opening
1 vet practice - 33%
Known group presence
Group relationships we have mapped in this area. Unmapped practices are not treated as independent.
Shetland Vets
Group
3 vet practices - 100%
Listed accreditations
Accreditations shown by matched practices in the area.
RCVS Core Standards
Accreditation
3 vet practices - 100%
Where practices cluster
Towns accounting for the largest share of matched practices.
Lerwick
Town
2 vet practices - 67%
Practice detail
How complete the contact and maintenance data is for matched 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%
More places nearby
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Choosing a vet in Shetland.
A few things worth knowing before you book.
What do imported reviews show for vet practices in Shetland?
Vet Verified currently holds 17 imported reviews across 3 vet practices in Shetland, with a sample average of 4.7 out of 5. This is an imported sample rather than the complete Google review history.
What ownership information is available for vet practices in Shetland?
Our current data marks 0 vet practices as confirmed independent and 3 vet practices with a known group affiliation. Listings without enough evidence remain unclassified rather than being assumed independent.
Which species do vet practices in Shetland commonly list?
The strongest species signal in our local data is Birds, with 3 vet practices showing it. You can still use the species filters to narrow the results.