Leith Vets

- Reviewers often mention staff being especially good with nervous or difficult-to-handle pets, including rescue dogs and fearful cats, taking time, using treats, and making practical adjustments such as letting a dog leave via a back door to avoid a stressful reception area. - Several reviews describe clear explanations and professional communication, including answering questions well, discussing treatment options, and giving clear aftercare instructions. - Recent case examples include dental extractions with ongoing therapy, ultrasound, wound cleaning and follow-up checks, and major rabbit surgery with regular post-op reviews.

Leith Vets presents itself as an independent practice offering routine care such as vaccinations and neutering alongside complex surgery, advanced dentistry, and exotic and small herbivore referrals. The clinic also highlights its Gold International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) status, reflecting a strong feline focus. Recent reviews continue to emphasise calm handling of nervous pets, clear explanations, and thoughtful follow-up after treatment.

Services

•Routine veterinary care: vaccinations, neutering, general consultations, and follow-up appointments remain part of the clinic’s core offering. Recent reviews also mention good communication, easy booking, and clear aftercare advice.
•Surgery and investigations: the practice says it provides complex surgery. Recent examples include consultation and testing before a rabbit’s lump removal surgery, regular post-op checks, and wound cleaning and reassessment for an injured cat seen near closing time.
•Dentistry: the clinic highlights high-level dentistry, with recent reviews mentioning tooth extractions and ongoing therapy for a puppy with dental problems.
•Exotics, rabbits, and feline-focused care: Leith Vets says it accepts exotic and small herbivore referrals, and recent reviews specifically mention care for rabbits and a budgie. Its feline-friendly credentials are reflected in reviews describing patient handling of anxious cats, including a fearful rescue cat being examined more successfully than at previous clinics.
•Diagnostics and imaging: one recent review mentions an ultrasound appointment.
•After-hours emergencies: the practice states that out-of-hours emergency assistance is provided through ICR Vets.

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No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, though one recent reviewer noted transparent pricing and an estimate upfront.

People

•Jessica is repeatedly praised in recent reviews for her calm handling and clear communication, including helping a nervous cat with a wound, carrying out consultation and testing for a rabbit before surgery, and building trust with dogs that usually dislike vet visits.
•Richard is described in a review as the clinic’s rabbit specialist, and was thanked for carrying out major surgery to remove a rabbit’s lump.
•Dr Nicola is highlighted for patient, thorough care with a fearful rescue cat, including explaining suspected asthma, discussing options clearly, and answering questions.
•Petra and Patricia are named positively on reception, with reviews highlighting a warm, reassuring welcome.

Reviews

Leith Vets has 4.9 stars from 182 Google reviews. Recent feedback is very positive and centres on gentle handling, good communication, and supportive follow-up.

•Reviewers often mention staff being especially good with nervous or difficult-to-handle pets, including rescue dogs and fearful cats, taking time, using treats, and making practical adjustments such as letting a dog leave via a back door to avoid a stressful reception area.
•Several reviews describe clear explanations and professional communication, including answering questions well, discussing treatment options, and giving clear aftercare instructions.
•Recent case examples include dental extractions with ongoing therapy, ultrasound, wound cleaning and follow-up checks, and major rabbit surgery with regular post-op reviews.
•Reception staff are frequently praised alongside the clinical team, and some reviews also highlight a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful support during difficult moments, including after the loss of a budgie.

Reviews for Leith Vets

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 182 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Heather Steel

1 month ago

Easy to book, good communication, absolutely lovely with my dog, who doesn’t normally like vets. Very professional, answered all my questions. Receptionist and vet both super friendly

Tracey Creedican

I was registered at another vet. Sadly I didn't feel my cat got the care and treatment he deserves. I phoned Leith Vet about 5.20pm. I explained my cat wasn't registered with them and my cat had been in a fight and had a wound. Jessica asked me if I could bring Woody along even though they were about to close. Woody is normally very nervous at the vet but Jessica had calmed Woody right away. Jessica had such an amazing way with Woody, she was also able to shave around the wound and clean it out with saline opposed to just offering antibiotics. Jessica was very clear at explaining the after care Woody needs and has asked to see him again at the end of the week to check no infection has built up. I cannot thank Jessica enough. Petra was on the desk and was very polite and welcoming which makes you feel reassured that your pet will get the best care. Leith Vets was recommended to me by a friend. I cannot thank her enough for the recommendation. It has certainly been the best choice we have made for Woody.

Jamie Gray

2 months ago

Excellent, had my baby in for a ultrasound, took amazing care of her, jess is so lovely, could not ask for better service or care for my girl 🐾🐾 thanks guys

David Hope

4 months ago

The thing that makes going to the vets more worthwhile, is not only the expertise and knowledge base of the vet themselves but also the reception staff. The receptionnist offered a warm welcome with a smile. The whole look of the consultation rooms and the reception decor has also been done really well. With a warm relaxed feeling to it all. So both boxes have been ticked well done here.

Carla Whelton

Elizabeth Highton-Williamson

I am so grateful to the Leith Vets team. They take such considered care of their animals - I always felt secure that my dog, Sally was getting the best care towards the end of her life. The biggest 5 star review probably comes from Sally herself, a 40kg+ dog who wouldn't physically step foot in any other clinic, here or in Australia. She was pleased to see Jessica each time in Leith. You can trust this team to take care of your family.

Mel Henderson

We have had only positive experiences from taking our puppy to Leith Vets. He’s has a number of issues with his teeth which required extraction and ongoing therapies. Everyone who we saw during this time provided their valued expertise and greatest care and we couldn’t be more grateful. We wouldn’t take him anywhere else.

Zufash Bakar

5 months ago

When our budgie died they comforted us and reassured us that we did nothing wrong and there was nothing we could do, and helped us to take care of my lonely bird. They did this all free of charge and whenever I go the staff are lovely. The blue one Prince sadly passed but we know he is in heaven now with other budgies around the world that had passed!

All Dog Rescue Scotland

6 months ago

I cannot recommend Leith Vets enough. I’ve now taken two of my rescue foster dogs there and the vets have been superb. Both dogs were very nervous (one was the most nervous dog I’ve ever met) and the vets were brilliant with them, taking lots of time to help my dogs feel comfortable, bringing out the good treats to win them over and really taking it at the dogs pace. They also let me take my dog out the back door because they knew going through reception would be too overwhelming for them. Just brilliant service.

Suzanna Creasey

7 months ago

I brought my rabbit Cinnamon to Leith Vets to get her checked out for a lump that appeared on her side. After a thorough consultation and testing from Jessica, she underwent a major surgery conducted by Richard, their rabbit specialist. He did an amazing job removing the lump. She’s in recovery now and healing beautifully with regular post-op checks since. My experience from interacting with everyone at Leith Vets was very thorough and thoughtful service, and the environment when I go in is always friendly and welcoming. Recommend for rabbit owners based on this experience :)

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