We’re locally owned and locally managed
At our independent mixed veterinary practice in Scotland, we pride ourselves on our personal touch and deep-rooted commitment to the communities we serve.
Our practice is owned and operated by a dedicated team of experienced vets: Graeme Richardson, Gavin Durston, Chris Aitken, Ed Hill, Alex Hussey and Ashley Wilkie.
Each of us live locally and are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring that our clients and their animals receive the highest standard of care.
We are deeply invested in the wellbeing of our patients and the satisfaction of our clients. We are accountable directly to you and our team and only make decisions that are in the best interests of our clients and their pets.
Our ownership model fosters a collaborative environment where each vet brings their unique expertise and passion to the table.
This collective approach ensures that we provide comprehensive and compassionate care across a wide range of veterinary services, from routine check-ups and preventative care to emergency treatments and advanced medical procedures.
What does our independent status mean for our clients?
By choosing to remain independent, we have the flexibility to adapt and respond to the specific needs of our community.
This means that we can monitor and treat local disease outbreaks, and that if a new medicine becomes available that we believe can help our patients we can start prescribing it the next day.
It means we can create a fixed and transparent pricing model that prioritises clarity for our clients over billing for every twist and turn of a complex procedure.
And it means we can drill down on exactly what our farm clients need for their business, to improve animal welfare and avoid costly problems down the line.
We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, and this personal connection is at the heart of everything we do.
That’s why we push unlimited free consults in our Practice Plan – we want our local pet owners to come and see us if they feel concerned, without worrying about the cost of an appointment.
These are the priorities and values of our owners, Graeme, Gavin, Chris, Ed, Alex and Ashley. And that means that they’re the priorities and values of our practice.
How we ensure we continue to provide our best service for you
Our team are always keen to receive feedback about what we do well and how we can improve – and our 4.9-star Google reviews is a source of real pride.
We take a lead role in the XLVets community of independent practices and we’re committed to ongoing education and staying abreast of the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, ensuring that your livestock and pets receive the best possible care.
We are proud to be your local, independent veterinary practice, dedicated to maintaining the health and happiness of the animals we treat.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your pets. Your support allows us to continue providing the personalised, high-quality veterinary services that set us apart.