Northvet

Northvet We’re proud to care for the animals of Orkney, in sickness and in health. We trace our history here back to 1861.

That’s why we understand that life is different here than down south, and do what we can to make life as easy as possible for our community.

🌟 Meet Jack – Our Newest Vet at Northvet! 🐾We are thrilled to welcome Jack to the Northvet team! 👋Jack joined us in Sept...
15/10/2025

🌟 Meet Jack – Our Newest Vet at Northvet! 🐾

We are thrilled to welcome Jack to the Northvet team! 👋

Jack joined us in September as a new graduate mixed vet. Originally from Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Jack was drawn to Orkney by the chance to work in a genuinely mixed practice, where no two days are ever the same!

He is especially looking forward to the variety that comes with the role and the chance to explore the islands along the way. 🏞️

When he is not working, you will likely find Jack surfing, playing rugby or enjoying the great outdoors. He will be joined by Tess, his lively Springer Spaniel, who is sure to love the Orkney beaches just as much as he will! 🐶🌊

Please join us in giving Jack a warm Orkney welcome! 👏

🐱 Free Cat Neutering booked in October🐱Thanks to Orkney Cats, we have vouchers available for free cat neutering booked d...
13/10/2025

🐱 Free Cat Neutering booked in October🐱

Thanks to Orkney Cats, we have vouchers available for free cat neutering booked during October.

❗️First come, first served ❗️️Limited vouchers available❗️

📞Call us to book or for more info.

Our phones are currently down. For urgent veterinary advice or assistance, please phone 01856 871976. Otherwise, you can...
13/10/2025

Our phones are currently down.

For urgent veterinary advice or assistance, please phone 01856 871976.

Otherwise, you can contact us using Petsapp or email [email protected].

13/10/2025

Sadly, a deceased kitten has been brought into us.
Black male kitten, estimated to be around 10–12 weeks old.
Found on Deerness Road.
No microchip.

If you believe this may have been your kitten, please contact us on 01856 873403.

🩺🐾 Fireworks Season: Speak to Your Vet in Advance 🎆If your pet finds fireworks stressful, don’t wait until Bonfire Night...
10/10/2025

🩺🐾 Fireworks Season: Speak to Your Vet in Advance 🎆

If your pet finds fireworks stressful, don’t wait until Bonfire Night to get help. 🕒

👉 Many calming products and medications need time to work and some should be tried before the big night to make sure they suit your pet.

💡 Top tip: Speak to your vet weeks in advance so you’ve got the right support in place.

A little planning now = a calmer, happier pet later. 🐶🐱💖

Ready or not, here it comes....!🐮As cattle move into winter housing, now is the perfect time to think about parasite con...
07/10/2025

Ready or not, here it comes....!🐮

As cattle move into winter housing, now is the perfect time to think about parasite control. Housing provides a great opportunity to treat for worms, fluke, and external parasites. With animals off pasture, the risk of re-infection is much lower. This helps reduce parasite burdens, supports growth and performance and boosts overall herd health.

✅ Remember: always test before you treat to make sure you are using the right product and avoiding resistance issues.

📞 Get in touch to chat about the best options for your herd and to request a complete pricelist.

🎆 Fireworks & Pets: Be Prepared! 🐾Fireworks are exciting for us, but they can be frightening for our pets. Here’s how to...
04/10/2025

🎆 Fireworks & Pets: Be Prepared! 🐾

Fireworks are exciting for us, but they can be frightening for our pets. Here’s how to help them feel more secure:

🗓️ Plan Ahead: Sound Desensitisation
One of the most effective ways to prepare is with recorded firework sounds played at home, known as sound desensitisation.

Start a few months before firework season.

Play recordings at a very low volume, then gradually increase over weeks, always at a level your pet can stay relaxed with.

Pair the sounds with treats, toys, or play so your pet learns fireworks aren’t scary.

👉 You can find free sound therapy tracks and step-by-step advice here: https://www.zylkenepet.co.uk/help-and-advice/sound-desensitisation/

04/10/2025

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed in from the Annfield/Skeetquoy area of Tankerness. He is a black adult male neutered cat with no microchip. Please contact us on 873403 if he may be yours.

October!🍂 The nights are drawing in ...make sure you and your 4-legged friends are seen! 👀🌙 Glow collars in stock!
01/10/2025

October!🍂

The nights are drawing in ...make sure you and your 4-legged friends are seen! 👀

🌙 Glow collars in stock!

We have had a very friendly male entire collie handed in, found in a field near the St Andrews school. He has a microchi...
30/09/2025

We have had a very friendly male entire collie handed in, found in a field near the St Andrews school. He has a microchip but the details are not up to date. Please contact us on 873403 if he is yours.

Reminder to folks to ensure your animal’s microchip details are up to date. 🐶 🐈

🐑 Pre-Tupping Reminder for Sheep Farmers 🐑As we head into tupping time, it is worth thinking carefully before reaching f...
29/09/2025

🐑 Pre-Tupping Reminder for Sheep Farmers 🐑

As we head into tupping time, it is worth thinking carefully before reaching for the wormer.
👉 At this stage of the season, most ewes don't need to be treated.

Instead, why not run a faecal egg count (FEC)?
✔ Helps you avoid unnecessary dosing
✔ Protects wormer effectiveness for the future
✔ AND – you can claim your FECs as part of the PSF (Preparing for Sustainable Farming) grant through ScotGov 💷

Before dosing, test first ➡️ it saves time, money, and keeps your flock healthier long-term.

📸 Photo: Inga (Registered Animal Medicines Advisor) running samples on the Ovacyte machine in the lab so results are fast, accurate and done on-site!

29/09/2025

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed in from the glaitness road area. He is a mature, neutered male, black and white with no microchip. Please contact us on 873403 if he may belong to you.

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33 Junction Road
Kirkwall
KW151AG

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

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