About Our Vet Practice

Animals 1st Vets is your trusted partner in pet care in Macmerry. We offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services, from routine check-ups and vaccinations to advanced surgeries and emergency care.
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Who are we?

From humble beginnings with one vet, opening in 2012, Animals 1st Vets has grown. The practice in Macmerry is fully kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that your pet receives the most up-to-date care available.

Our team of Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Animal Care Assistants have a wealth of experience, and our main objective is to provide your pet with excellent veterinary care throughout their whole life, from early days as a puppy or kitten right through to caring for them as a senior citizen. We run the national Pet Health Club, allowing owners to help spread the cost of routine healthcare for their pets.


Our facilities will help to secure a speedy diagnosis and treatment and give you peace of mind that your pet is in good hands. Major operations are carried out at our fully equipped Macmerry Surgery, which has the latest technology to help us care for your pet.

We accept vouchers from Cats Protection, PDSA, Dogs Trust and The Dog Aid Society.

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Meet the team

Katie Tully - Practice Manager

Katie Tully

Practice Manager

Dr Laura Hamilton - BVM&S PgC SAC PgC SAM MRCVS Clinical Director

Dr Laura Hamilton

BVM&S PgC SAC PgC SAM MRCVS Clinical Director

Dr Emma Perry - BVM&S MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Dr Emma Perry

BVM&S MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Louise Welch - BVM&S MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Louise Welch

BVM&S MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Morven Scott - RVN Veterinary Nurse

Morven Scott

RVN Veterinary Nurse

Caroline Bloomfield - BSc (hons) RVN Head Nurse

Caroline Bloomfield

BSc (hons) RVN Head Nurse

Paul Middler - RVN, APVN (Small mammal, Reptile & and Avian), (DipVNZS) Veterinary Nurse

Paul Middler

RVN, APVN (Small mammal, Reptile & and Avian), (DipVNZS) Veterinary Nurse

Sophie Mcneish - Registered veterinary nurse (RVN), C-SQP

Sophie Mcneish

Registered veterinary nurse (RVN), C-SQP