Welcome to Tay Valley Vets in Perth.
Tay Valley Veterinary and Equine Centre has served the Perth, Scotland area for over 70 years,
treating allpets, equines and farm animals - having originally started as the practice of R.R. Macrae in 1938.
In order to meet the growing demands of our clients, we moved to purpose build premises in 2001.
We are a friendly and caring practice with eight vets and four veterinary nurses.
Our vet centre offers a comfortable waiting area with ample parking, an equine centre,
an on-site dispensary and lab.
We also have an isolation ward,
and diagnostic and surgical suite to offer your animals the very best care available.
In addition, we are able to provide acupuncture,
puppy socialisation and behaviour classes with a qualified behaviourist.
Our veterinary surgeons, qualified nurses, and reception staff look forward to caring for your beloved pets.
Harvey graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1990, he spent 11 years in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps in regiments such as the Household Cavalry, before moving into general practice. Harvey has worked in charity, sole charge and hospital positions and is particularly interested in gun dog health and small animal medicine, including ultrasound scanning. Harvey writes about pet health for several magazines, has published a book 'Gundog Veterinary Bible', and contributed to many academic papers relating to small animal medicine. He became a partner in 2009.
Jamie graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1988 and first joined the practice in 1993. He left in 1995 to set up and run his own equine practice in Manchester, after a spell as a Veterinary Pathologist with the SAC in Perth and Edinburgh he returned to the practice in 1999 and became a partner in 2002. Jamie has evented up to intermediate and one star standard and is currently studying towards his certificate in Equine Practice. He is the Honorary Veterinary Advisor for BHS Scotland.
Lindsay graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1996 and joined the practice the same year. Lindsay deals with small animals and has particular interests in endocrinology the treatment of diabetics. Lindsay deals with rabbit clients particularly with dental problems.
Sue graduated from Cambridge University Vet School in 1988 and gained her Certificate in Small Animal Dermatology in 1981. Sue is a self employed locum vet currently working at the practice.
Fiona graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1988 and joined the practice in 1999. Fiona has a particular interest in alternative medicine and in 2002 was successful in gaining her Foundation qualification in Veterinary Homeopathy.
Philippa graduated from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 1984. She works at the practice as a consulting opthalmologist.
Amira graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2008, and joined Tay Valley Vets in December 2010. Amira previously worked in Blairgowrie, and enjoys the variety of working with pets, horses and farm animals.
Fraser Lawson
Fraser graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 2007 and moved to Tay Valley Vets in 2011 from Hereford where he had worked for 3 years in mixed practice. Fraser enjoys all aspects of mixed practice, especially the equine and farm animal work.
Natalie Loh
Natalie graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2008 and completed an equine internship at the vet school in 2009. She then continued on as an equine orthopaedic and imaging assistant. Natalie was part of the equine veterinary team at the 16th Asian Games in 2010 in association with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. She joined Tay Valley Vets in 2011 and enjoys all aspects of practice, particularly equine work.
Gillian is a registered veterinary nurse, she has worked at the practice since 1999. Gillian's special interests include managing diabetic patients, radiography and pet nutrition.
Kirsten joined the practice in 2007 she is currently studying towards her veterinary nursing qualifications.
Jennifer Clyde-Macmaster
Jennifer joined Tay Valley in 2010 and is currently studying toward her nursing qualification. She has a keen interest in all things equestrian, having previously worked as a groom. She runs our weekly puppy parties.
Jacqui Parker - Head Receptionist
Jacqui has been with the Practice since 2008, she has successfully
completed her Purina Nutritional Course and is fully trained as a
Petplan Insurance Advisor.
Norma McDonald - Reception
Norma has been with the Practice for over 20 years and is relied upon
for her vast knowledge of Perth and surrounding areas. Norma is owned
by her 3 cats who like to keep her on her toes.
Laura Stewart - Admin
Laura has been with the Practice since 2005, Laura is responsible for
the Invoicing and Accounts, Laura is kept busy at home with her family
and young Spaniel Kia.
Liz Penman - Reception
Liz has been with the Practice since 2001. For many years Liz has
been breeding and successfully showing Chihuahuas. Liz currently owns
10 Chihuahuas, 1 Japanese Chin and 2 Persian cats.
Mhairi - General Assistant
Mhairi started with the Practice in 2009, Mhairi is fully trained in
all aspects of Reception and is an assistant to the vets and nursing
team. Mhairi has a menagerie of animals at home including her horses
Benson and Womble.
Julie Michie - Reception
Julie started with the Practice in January 2012. Since starting with
the Practice Julie is now the proud owner of Flynn a Saluki Cross, who
she rescued from Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society.