Best Vets in Midlothian

West Port Veterinary Clinic – Drumbrae is part of Westport Veterinary Clinic, described on its website as a locally owned independent small-animal practice with three branches and nearly 30 years in operation. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved investigations/procedures, with on-site facilities listed such as a sterile theatre, lab, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and an endoscope, plus dedicated dog and cat wards and recovery kennels. From the latest written reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention gentle handling with cats, follow-up communication after procedures (including a call a few days after neutering), and being given clear aftercare instructions and options with costs explained up front.

Straiton Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice that the clinic website describes as “locally owned,” with a modern setup including an in-house lab, imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound), a hospital ward, and separate dog/cat wards plus isolation. It appears geared to routine preventive care via health plans (with nurse clinics, weight clinic, flea/worm treatments and vaccinations discussed in reviews) as well as investigations and procedures supported by on-site diagnostics. Decision-relevant signals from reviews are mixed: several owners describe helpful, practical advice and being fitted in at short notice (including a follow-up call offering assistance on arrival), while others raise concerns about admin/communication (especially around care-plan documents and collecting parasite treatment), continuity/experience of vets, and one complaint about cremation return items for a rabbit.

Galedin Ltd trading as Animac Vets is presented on its website as a small practice focused on “personal service” and working “in partnership” with owners based on clinical need. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe thorough explanations during appointments and notably supportive end‑of‑life care (including time to say goodbye, sedation before euthanasia, and follow‑up gestures such as checking in later and sending a card). One recent review conflicts with this overall picture, describing a seriously ill dog being misdiagnosed during a very busy period with only one vet on duty, followed by referral elsewhere and concerns about charges becoming “excessive”.

West End Vets is a small-animal practice established in the 1950s and part of the CVS Group. It’s set up for routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics) as well as surgical work (including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery), with facilities designed to reduce stress for cats (separate waiting rooms and wards for dogs and cats; Cat Friendly Clinic Silver). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe clear communication from the team (reception, nurses and vets), a clean practice environment, and support during urgent and end‑of‑life situations—one owner says they were given an emergency appointment, the team stayed open after hours, and later sent photos as a memento. A minority of reviewers raise a strong pricing complaint about pet travel documentation, saying an Animal Health Certificate fee felt disproportionate.

Braid Vets Leith is part of the Braid Vets group, which states it has been providing veterinary care since the 1960s and offers routine care alongside advanced and referral services. The website also says they provide 24/7 emergency treatment, and list services including acupuncture, referral surgery and ophthalmology. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice and getting prompt, thorough help when a pet became unwell, alongside a more mixed view from one reviewer who describes the practice as “corporate” and focused on money (ownership structure isn’t otherwise stated in the provided information). Concrete details supported by the sources include: - Same/short-notice appointments mentioned in a recent review. - Prompt, thorough assessment for an unwell cat mentioned by a returning client. - 24/7 emergency treatment stated on the website. - Veterinary Nurse Training facility listed in the clinic’s structured data.

Abercorn Veterinary Clinics is a long-established practice (tracing back to the 1960s) offering routine and surgical care with in-house diagnostics (including x‑ray and ultrasound). The website lists RWAF Rabbit Friendly Status and care for rabbits and exotic pets as well as cats and dogs. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe appointments as unhurried and thorough—examples include monthly visits for two very elderly Siamese cats with continuity with the same vet (Laura), and a vet (James) taking time and being patient with a head‑shy dog during a “kind and thorough” examination.

Vets Now is part of the Vets Now emergency-care provider network (with clinics and hospitals across the UK), set up for out-of-hours pet emergencies and supported by an option for video consultations. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention rapid triage on arrival (including a dog being taken “as soon as we walked in”) and proactive communication (phone updates and being able to call overnight for progress reports). Pricing and value are a major decision factor: one recent reviewer reports a £320 minimum fee plus medication charges and a £35 “admin fee” for insurance claims, while another describes feeling “fear-mongered” into an immediate visit for diarrhoea that their regular vet later judged non-urgent. Staffing levels are also raised by one reviewer who says the clinic seemed understaffed and that on one night there was only one vet on duty.

University-run equine veterinary service linked to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, operating as a teaching hospital (reviews mention students involved in patient care). It appears set up for complex referral-style work: owners describe horses undergoing difficult, multi-hour surgeries and advanced imaging (CT), followed by inpatient stays with structured communication. Across reviews, a few specifics stand out: twice-daily updates from the surgical team during hospitalisation, staff taking time to speak with owners during visits, and patience with repeated phone questions while a horse was being treated.

Dundas Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent, family-owned practice (established in the late 1970s) owned by veterinary surgeons Emma and Peter Sharp. Based on the website, it’s set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics and procedures, with facilities such as separate dog and cat wards and an in-house laboratory. The clinic also advertises a 24‑hour emergency service, and provides services like laparoscopic (keyhole) dog spays and dentistry in a dedicated dental suite with digital dental radiography. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention friendly, professional staff and feeling supported through their pets’ ongoing needs.

University of Edinburgh Equine Veterinary Services is an academic equine hospital service linked to The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (University of Edinburgh), with veterinary nurse training noted. Reviews most often describe referral-style care for complex cases, including difficult/complicated surgeries and advanced imaging (CT scan). Owners specifically mention inpatient stays with intensive aftercare, regular progress updates (including twice-daily calls), and being able to visit horses during hospitalisation, with staff taking time to answer repeated questions.