We started The Natural Vet to do veterinary medicine the way we always wanted to. Calm, considered, evidence led, and properly personal.
Dr Adele Fitzpatrick founded the practice in December 2016 as Vet Creche, later rebranded to The Natural Vet. Adele had recognised a gap in Glasgow and across Scotland for a genuinely holistic, force-free approach to companion animal care, and set out to build it.
The idea grew into a proper philosophy: longer consultations, honest pricing, and the freedom to combine the best of conventional medicine with gentler tools such as herbs, acupuncture and laser therapy when they fit the case. Alongside the practice sits a shop, a day care crèche and a grooming service, all under one roof, with a special interest in Brachycephalic breeds like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs.
What we are really after is simple. We want pets to thrive, not just survive. A long, healthy, vital life, with as little extra in the system as possible. That is the practice we always wanted to work in, and the one we built.
"Good medicine is not about the longest list of treatments. It is about the right ones, at the right time, for the pet in front of you."
We are a fully equipped veterinary practice with in-house diagnostics, surgery, dental and imaging. What sets us apart is how we use it. We take longer over each appointment, we explain everything in plain language, and we never use a default package where a tailored plan would serve your pet better.
Plenty of practices say they care. Here is what that looks like in the diary, in the consult room and on the bill.
Twice the time most practices offer, at the same price. A real conversation, not a rushed appointment.
We test for existing immunity before re-vaccinating. Where boosters are needed, you will know exactly why.
Stronger wormers only when the result warrants it. Better for your pet, your wallet, and the environment.
Dental and neutering at one clear price, with bloods, anaesthetic and recovery care all included.
Calming pheromones, acupuncture and gentle technique for the procedures pets dread most.
Book the same vet across visits so your pet is remembered, not relearned at every appointment.
Raw, fresh, kibble, cooked or home-prepared. We will help you build a plan that works for your pet.
Acupuncture, herbal support and laser therapy, alongside the medicine you would expect.
All our vets are trained in techniques from conventional to complementary care.
BOAS, entropion and cherry eye are everyday work for us. Particularly useful if you share your life with a bulldog or frenchie.
Where appropriate, we recommend a natural flea and tick spray as a first line, with prescription cover ready if it is needed.
Our small clinical team is chosen as carefully as our approach, with a shared belief in taking time, explaining properly and combining the best of conventional and holistic care.
Holistic vet with 11+ years in companion animal care. Special interest in Brachycephalic breeds.
American accent, curly hair, signature flannel shirt. Great interest in surgery.
Glasgow vet school 2015. Special interest in internal medicine.
Edinburgh vet school graduate. Particular interest in feline medicine.
Scottish Pet Industry Awards 2020
Scottish Veterinary Awards 2019 — Dr Adele Fitzpatrick
Animal Health and Wellness Awards 2018
