21/05/2026
Meet Attila — our wonderful locum vet from Hungary, who joins us from time to time and has helped so many of our patients over the years 🩺🐾
You might be surprised to hear that Attila didn’t actually grow up with animals! It wasn’t until he discovered the books of James Herriot that he knew Veterinary life was for him. As Attila puts it:
“Well, you can blame the Scots… the first time I read James Herriot’s books, I knew that was the life I wanted to live.”
Since then, Attila has treated an incredible variety of animals and species — including dolphins, sea otters, skunks, alpacas, Arctic foxes, chameleons, and many more! 🐬🦦🦙🦊
When asked about his favourite Veterinary memory, Attila shared this story:
“Once I was called out to treat some Highland cows in the Outer Hebrides. I drove through snow-covered peaks to a breach beside the Atlantic Ocean. While chasing the cows, I could feel the sea breeze and admire the beautiful sandy beach.”
We always love having Attila visit the practice, and he loves catching up with all the little friends he helps while he’s here ❤️