McTaggart Vets

22/05/2026

Holiday Monday 25th May

We are closed Monday 25th May and will reopen Tuesday 26th May as normal.
If you have an emergency over the weekend please call Vets Now Kilmarnock on 01563 258028.

01/05/2026

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend!

We will be closed on Monday 4th May and reopen Tuesday 5th as normal. Our team will be enjoying a well deserved long weekend .

Vets Now Kilmarnock are available for any emergencies 01563 258028

Happy weekend everyone

23/04/2026

Dog has been reunited with owner

Neutered male Dog handed into practice today 23rd April, found between Beith and gateside, has microchip but not registered. Please contact the clinic on 01294832503 if you have any information to help locate an owner.

23/04/2026

Are you planning on travelling to Europe with your pet?
Do you currently have an EU Pet Passport but are a resident of Great Britain?

There are some Important changes if you planning to travel to the EU using a European pet passport.
From April 22nd an EU pet passport issued to or held by a pet owner who is resident in GB will no longer be valid for travel with pets from GB to the EU. This includes EU pet passports issued in Ireland and Northern Ireland issued before April 22nd.
EU pet passports will only be able to be used by people who’s main residence is in the EU.
GB residents travelling to the EU with a pet dog, cat or ferret will need to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for travel from April 22nd 2026. There are no changes to entry requirements to GB.
This could have an impact on your travel plans so please get in touch with us if you are planning on travelling with your pet to Europe

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-eu-rules-for-pet-travel-for-gb-residents?fbclid=IwZnRzaARWH1JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEentQl7jgLD5qORGtJFulwtoJTRzli6CvhfjfBHuyEkAI6RKF9sSo9ezj__5U_aem_YNV0JsCM1hMzHXGBzQhAAA

The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets

03/04/2026

Easter opening hours

We are open today and tomorrow as normal

Closed Easter Monday, for any emergencies contact Vets Now Kilmarnock on 01563 258028

Keep the chocolate eggs out of reach!

Happy Easter to all clients, your pets and my great team - Shona

23/03/2026

Meet Wolf and Winter two gorgeous British Shorthairs who were in today for neutering and microchipping , they were super super brave and we all fell in love with them and wanted to steal them and take them home!

16/03/2026

** Cat has been reunited with owner**

Cat handed into practice today 16th March, found in Kilbirnie,
does not have microchip, entire male. Please contact the clinic on 01294832503 if you have any information to help locate an owner.

04/03/2026

Ella has been missing from St Margaret's Avenue (top end), Dalry since 25th February. She is spayed and microchipped and was wearing the collar that is shown in her photo. Please check local sheds/garages/gardens for her.

27/02/2026

**owner found**

Cat handed into practice today 27th February. elderly, found in Dalry , has microchip but number not in service. Please contact the clinic on 01294832503 if you have any information to help locate an owner.

22/02/2026

Free Nurse Dental Checks available

Give us a call on 01294 832503 to book your appointment for your pets’ free check.

If dental treatment is recommended we are offering 10% off all dentals booked in before the end of March.