The Highland Vet

The documentary tracks the team at DS McGregor and Partners, a mixed veterinary practice with sites in Thurso and Wick, as they care for farm livestock, companion animals and wildlife. It follows their daily work and the range of challenges they encounter across these sectors.

This programme is a documentary‑style episode that gives viewers a glimpse into everyday veterinary work. It’s presented as a generic series entry, focusing on real‑world practice rather than scripted drama, and it follows the routine of a professional veterinary team. The core of the film tracks the staff at DS McGregor and Partners, a mixed‑practice veterinary surgery operating out of Thurso and Wick. Throughout the episode the team is shown attending to a wide variety of patients – from farm livestock and domestic pets to local wildlife – illustrating how they balance the differing needs of each group. The documentary highlights the dual‑site nature of the practice, showing how the veterinarians and support crew move between the two towns to deliver care. By covering both agricultural and companion‑animal cases, the programme underscores the breadth of expertise required in a mixed practice. It also points to the importance of veterinary services for the surrounding community, whether the subject is a cattle herd, a family dog, or a rescued bird. The episode therefore provides a concise, on‑the‑ground look at how a modern veterinary team supports animal health across multiple environments.