Baby rabbit in garden with daisies

Emergency Vets in Borders

#1 Ranking
4.7

Our Score (86/100)

Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic

## Summary Armac Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent practice for companion and farm animals. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (in-house consultations, diagnostics and surgery) and urgent situations, with multiple owners describing rapid emergency response, including one review that says they were seen within 15 minutes after calling out-of-hours. Reviews also mention export paperwork support for pets, and long-term clients (30–35+ years) emphasise consistency over decades. Concrete specifics supported by the inputs: - 24-hour emergency call-out for registered clients (website). - In-house diagnostic and surgical services (website). - Home visits by appointment (website). - Owners describe emergency action when required, including one case where a rabbit was seen quickly at night (reviews). ## Services From the clinic website and the latest written reviews available: - In-house consultations (website). - Home visits by appointment (website). - In-house diagnostics (website). - Surgical services (website). - 24-hour emergency call-out for registered clients (website); reviews describe after-hours emergency attendance. - Companion and farm animal care (website); one reviewer explicitly mentions “small and large animal vets” (reviews). - Pet export paperwork support is mentioned in one detailed review (reviews). - Species explicitly mentioned in reviews: dogs, cats, rabbits (reviews). ## People - Chris (vet; role implied by review): mentioned for handling care of a cat and two dogs alongside export paperwork, described as calm and attentive, with the reviewer noting he managed details and deadlines smoothly (reviews). - David (vet; role implied by review): named in an out-of-hours emergency for a rabbit; the owner says he was prepared before they arrived and reassuring during the visit (reviews). ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 112 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Emergency care responsiveness: owners describe urgent help when needed, including one report of being seen within 15 minutes after an emergency call and another mentioning “emergency action when it was required.” - Long-term loyalty: multiple reviewers cite using the practice for 30–35+ years, saying they “wouldn’t go anywhere else.” - Handling stressful processes: one owner highlights smooth management of pet export paperwork, with the team described as quick to respond. - Pricing perceptions vary by reviewer: several call prices “reasonable,” including one claiming it was “half the price” of other vets; no specific fees are provided.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (71/100)

4.7(178 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Batchelor Davidson & Watson Ltd is a small-animal veterinary practice established in the 1950s (RCVS General Practice), treating dogs, cats and small pets including rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils and ferrets. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe: - Fast access when needed, including being “seen at such short notice” and quick appointments. - Hands-on medical and surgical care, with specific mentions of a blocked urethra in a cat treated urgently, an operation in an older dog with other medical conditions, and dental extractions/teeth removal surgery. - Ongoing treatment plans, such as monthly Cytopoint injections and follow-up care after injury treatment. - Practical systems and environment, including regular vaccine reminders and comments that the practice is spotlessly clean and refurbished. For emergencies, the practice advises calling during normal opening hours for emergency advice; out-of-hours emergencies are referred to Vets Now (Edinburgh) (as stated on the website).

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