Vetgilao – Centro Veterinário

Vetgilão – Centro Veterinário is a family-run, independent veterinary clinic in Tavira, treating cats and dogs in the town and surrounding area. The clinic follows a "cat friendly" and "fear-free" approach, using positive-reinforcement, low-stress handling techniques, and holds Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation. Services span general and preventive medicine, clinical analysis, complementary exams, surgery, dental medicine, hospitalisation, nutritional support, and home visits for patients who cannot travel to the clinic. The clinic also assists clients with pet travel documentation for journeys abroad. Vetgilão is based on Praceta Eduardo Félix Franco in Tavira and is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 13:30 and 14:30 to 18:30, and Saturday from 9:30 to 13:30 and 14:30 to 18:00. Reviews on Google describe a bilingual team comfortable working with international clients and their pets.