Our Values
Compassion - Our Partners and Locums’ at Shetland Vets are committed to providing an honest, professional and compassionate service to our clients.
Delivering - The best service we can to the people of Shetland, we continue to provide training to the members of our team so we can bring the best quality of care to your animals.
Growth - Our business has grown and moved with the times and the local demand for nearly 40 years and continues to provide Shetland with leading veterinary care.
We are keen to know how we can be of service to our community and their animals and welcome any suggestions.
With 3 surgeries throughout Shetland and a dedicated team providing 24 hour service, 365 days a year - We are Shetland’s leading Veterinary care team.
Our Surgeries
Meet our team
Our dedicated team makes Shetland Vets what it is and our experts are here to make sure you and your animals are fully cared for.
Our History
In 2025 Shetland vets will be celebrating 40 years of looking after Shetland pets and farm animals.
It all started in 1985 when husband and wife team Jim and Juliet Nicolson founded Westside Veterinary surgery.
Shetland vets are proud to have achieved 3 RCVS accreditations throughout our surgeries.
Shetland Vets was first inspected in 2009, then again in 2013 and the most recent inspection was carried out in 2022 and we were delighted to become an Accredited Practice under their Practice Standards Scheme. The Scheme aims to promote and maintain the highest standards of Veterinary care. This means that our clients can have peace of mind that their practice has been regularly inspected and complies with legal and health and safety requirements.
