Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Veterinary Services Lochgilphead
Established in 1931, Dalriada Veterinary Surgery has provided continuous veterinary care to Lochgilphead and surrounding areas for over nine decades. Our practice maintains a 24/7 emergency service operated by our own veterinary team, ensuring immediate assistance for both domestic and farm animals. Specialising in mixed veterinary practice, we serve small animals, equines, and livestock across Argyll with modern diagnostic tools and traditional dedication. The practice relocated to Manse Brae in 1994, expanding to five veterinary surgeons and specialist support staff while preserving its founding commitment to round-the-clock care. Our services include advanced diagnostics, surgical interventions, preventive healthcare programmes, and farm animal consultancy.With generations of local experience, we combine historical expertise with contemporary veterinary medicine to serve both urban and rural communities. Our team's extensive knowledge spans companion animals, equine healthcare, and agricultural livestock management. We maintain strong community ties through regular farm visits and educational initiatives. The practice's enduring values of accessibility and reliability remain unchanged since its formation by local farmers in 1931. Current owners Alison Barr and Fiona Campbell continue this legacy of professional excellence and compassionate animal care.
Services
Vaccinations
Emergency Surgery
Equine Vettings
Farm Animal Care
Dentistry
Ultrasound Scans
Health Plans
Nail Clipping
Worm Egg Counts
Riding Inspections
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 24/7 emergency service with our own veterinary team
- Our practice has served Argyll continuously since 1931
- We combine modern diagnostics with traditional veterinary values
- Our team includes specialists in small animal, equine and farm animal care
- We provide regular farm visits and agricultural consultancy services
What people say
24-hour availability
Experienced farm vets
Compassionate care
Modern facilities
Emergency expertise
Services
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency veterinary service provides immediate care for all animal types. Equipped to handle critical situations including trauma, poisoning, and birthing complications. Our experienced team utilises advanced diagnostic tools and maintains constant readiness for urgent interventions. This service operates year-round with direct access to qualified veterinary surgeons.
Farm Animal Services
Comprehensive veterinary support for agricultural enterprises covering cattle, sheep, and other livestock. Specialised services include pregnancy scanning, herd health planning, and disease prevention programmes. Our mobile unit serves approximately 50 local farms with routine visits and emergency call-outs across diverse terrain including island locations.
Equine Healthcare
Dedicated equine veterinary services encompassing routine check-ups, performance assessments, and emergency treatment. We provide pre-purchase examinations, vaccination programmes, and dental care tailored to horses, ponies, and donkeys. Mobile services cover stables across Argyll with specialist equipment for on-site diagnostics.
Small Animal Care
Complete veterinary care for domestic pets including dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals. Our facilities handle routine vaccinations, surgical procedures, and chronic condition management. The practice maintains specialist equipment for small animal dentistry, imaging, and microchipping services within a purpose-built clinical environment.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced diagnostic capabilities featuring digital radiography and ultrasound technology. These services support accurate diagnosis for both routine and complex cases. Our imaging suite operates alongside endoscopic examination facilities to provide comprehensive internal assessments for all animal types treated at the practice.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services?
Yes, we provide continuous emergency care with our own veterinary team available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for all animal types.
What areas do you cover for farm animal services?
We serve approximately 50 local farms across Argyll including Loch Craignish, Scarba, and the northern end of Jura with mobile veterinary services.
What small animal services do you provide?
Our small animal services include vaccinations, dental care, surgical procedures, and chronic condition management for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at our Lochgilphead clinic.
Do you offer equine veterinary services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive equine care including pre-purchase exams, vaccinations, dental work, and emergency treatment for horses, ponies, and donkeys.
What diagnostic facilities do you have available?
We maintain digital radiography, ultrasound scanning, and endoscopic equipment alongside laboratory testing facilities for comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.
