Thrums Vets celebrates 75th anniversary
Thrums employs a team of 27 vets across its four practices in Angus and East Perthshire; Blairgowrie, Forfar, Scone and Kirriemuir
Scottish veterinary practice Thrums Vets is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary this month.
Thrums opened its doors in 1948 as a large animal practice, set up by Jim Baillie, a vet from Brechin, to support local farmers.
It is now a mixed practice, treating pets, horses and farm animals throughout Angus and Perthshire from its four practices.
Thrums employs a team of 27 vets across its four practices in Angus and East Perthshire; Blairgowrie, Forfar, Scone and Kirriemuir.
Graeme Richardson, director, said: “Over the last 75 years the veterinary industry has changed in many ways, but what has always remained vitally important is that personal relationship we have with our clients, their farm animals, horses, ponies and pets.
“The advancement in technology has been huge, who would have thought even just three years ago that we would be able to bring keyhole surgery to pets! Just like when Jim started out, we provide out of hours emergency care service and have two vets on call.”
Ashley Wilkie, registered veterinary nurse and associate managing director, added: “We are proud of our agricultural heritage and the support we have received from the farming community over the years. We now look after animals both large and small from our practices in Kirriemuir, Blairgowrie, Scone and Forfar but have not forgotten our farming roots.”
