Our owner Ainslie Smith is no stranger to creatures both great and small. In fact, he grew up on his father’s farm in North-East Fife and has always been interested in veterinary science and caring for animals.

"Whenever a vet came to the farm I would follow them everywhere, bombarding them with questions. I loved that they got to work with a variety of animals all day every day and I knew from a young age that that’s what I wanted to do too." Ainslie Smith Principal Vet & Practice Owner

As well as being surrounded by animals as a youngster, Ainslie was a fan of James Herriot; a famous vet who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences. "I started my own business to apply the ‘James Herriot ethos’ to caring for animals. I wanted to offer a friendly, local practice that offered approachable, professional care for all animals including cats and dogs, horses and cattle, and everything in between."

We have been established in our vet practice in Cupar since 2003 and we pride ourselves on being able to treat all animals. As well as looking after all small pets, our team of friendly vets and nurses also provide unrivalled care for horses and livestock. Whether it’s a check-up, pre-purchase vetting or surgical procedure one (or more) of your animals require, our team of experts are here to help.