About Us

At Tay Valley Vets, we have a dedicated team of veterinary surgeons, qualified nurses, and reception staff; who will care for your animals.

All of our team are animal lovers, many with extensive menageries of animals they look after. You can be sure that we’ll provide the same level of care for your animal, as we would want for our own.

William Reynolds established the practice on York Place in 1896. In 1908 he extended into a garage at the bottom of his garden in Kinnoull Causeway. In 1921 Major Lornie took over the practice and sold on to Bert Macrae in 1946. In 1973 Macrae bought the warehouse next to the garage in Kinnoull Causeway from the Alloa Coal Company (who also owned Robertson’s Jams of Dundee). 

Rob Whiteford and David Ramsay became partners with Bert Macrae and along with Andrew Herd who became a partner in 1992 bought 20 York Place and extended the premises into the rear of the building. All of whom have since retired from veterinary medicine.

We moved to new purpose built premises in 2001, to provide the very best veterinary service; with a central location, easy access, plenty of parking, reception space, treatment rooms and a dedicated equine centre. Jamie Gartside and Harvey Carruthers were the owners of the practice until August 2020 when we became part of the VetPartners family. Jamie Gartside and Harvey Carruthers have both since retired from the practice.

Our vet centre offers a comfortable waiting area (with a dedicated cat waiting area), an on-site dispensary and laboratory. We also have an isolation ward, and diagnostic and surgical suite, to offer your animals the very best care available.

We are able to provide acupuncture, puppy socialisation and a range of behaviour / training classes, with a qualified behaviourist

If you’re unsure about the best care for your animal, please speak to one of our team; who will be pleased to help explain the various options available.

 

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We are able to provide acupuncture, puppy socialisation and behaviour consultations with a qualified behaviourist

What our clients say about us

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    “I have felt that other vets do not treat such small animals with the same level of care as a cat or dog however I have never felt this at Tay Valley Vets.”

     

    L Sloan

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    “Fantastic service. Knowledgeable and caring vets, super nurses and friendly receptionists.”

     

    S Thomson

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    “All my dogs are cared for by TVV and I cannot recommend them highly enough!”

     

    S Webster

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    I would just like to thank everybody from the bottom of my heart who helped get my wee Roxy feeling better, hopefully now she can go from strength to strength!! Thank you again.

     

    F Clark

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    “Great vets, and staff! Always a breeze getting an appointment – evenings or weekends. Big high-5 from Boston the monster cat, and for seeing him on Sunday.”

     

    L Stuart

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    “I am beyond grateful for everything your organisation has done for me over the years. You’ve saved my horses lives more than once.”

     

    S Flavell

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    “Can’t rate this practice enough, this week has been one of the hardest and I nearly lost my horse from a displacement due to colic, James was fantastic and went over and above to support me and get the best treatment and care for my horse… Thank you.”

     

    S McDermott

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    “A big thank you to everybody who have looked after our cats Pepper and Pickle. Excellent service and I would highly recommend them.”

     

    J Smith

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    “Thanks to all of you for nearly fifteen years of care you gave to Sam. You are an outstanding team.”

     

    M Scott

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    “Best vets ever.”

     

    M Ross

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    “They are an excellent veterinary practice which provide a friendly and supportive service.”

     

    J Craig

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    “All of my horses, dogs and cats are cared for by Tay Valley Vets and I cannot recommend them all highly enough! Simply the best!”

     

    S Heggie

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    “Wouldn’t think of going anywhere else – fantastic care. Keep up the great work guys!”

     

    E Whyte

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    “Thank you for all the assistance we have had. Great vets.”

     

    H Haley

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    “Excellent and expert care as always. Thanks again”

     

    V Barr

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    “Fantastic practice both small and large animals!”

     

    M Murray

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    “Fabulous care at all times. Always feel confident in their hands.”

     

    J Eley

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    “Thanks to all at Tay Valley vets for the tremendous care and help they have provided – outstanding professionalism.”

     

    G Gillespie

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    “A pleasure to deal with personally & professionally.”

     

    J High

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    “Tay Valley Vets is second to none. From the ease of getting a convenient appointment, to the attentiveness of the desk staff and the fabulous vets, I cant fault any of them.”

     

    D Williams

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    “Terrific service, caring and compassionate. Thanks for all your help.”

     

    W Hubbard

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    “Took super good care of my kittens and staff are super friendly! Thanks.”

     

    A Angus

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    “Can’t thank these guys enough for all they’ve done for me over the years!”

     

    S Ormond

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    “I have felt that other vets do not treat such small animals with the same level of care as a cat or dog however I have never felt this at Tay Valley Vets.”

     

    L Sloan

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    “Fantastic service. Knowledgeable and caring vets, super nurses and friendly receptionists.”

     

    S Thomson