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About Dog & Cat Vets in Edinburgh
Companion-animal services in Edinburgh:
Clinics in Edinburgh are primarily focused on companion animals, such as dogs and cats. With 16 out of 17 clinics having websites, pet owners can easily access information and resources online. The town boasts a strong overall clinic depth, ensuring diverse options for routine and specialized pet care.
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- •Recent reviews are consistently very positive about the team’s kindness, empathy, and professionalism. - Several reviewers highlight calm, reassuring care during stressful situations, including support for an elderly cat in its final days and help with newly adopted cats experiencing health issues. - Lindsay is singled out for her care of pet rats, while other reviews mention positive experiences with kittens and a senior dog.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for friendly, helpful staff across both reception and clinical teams. - Several owners say the team is especially good with anxious pets, including nervous cats and dogs coming in for vaccinations. - Convenience is another recurring theme, with mentions of quick help in an emergency, good appointment access, and easy medication ordering through WhatsApp.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a friendly, welcoming atmosphere from reception through to the clinical team. - Owners often mention pets being comfortable at the clinic, including nervous dogs settling well and even seeming happy to come in. - Communication is a clear strength in recent comments, with staff described as informative, reassuring, and willing to answer questions.
Dundas Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent, family-owned practice in Edinburgh, established in the late 1970s and RCVS-accredited. It provides routine care alongside more advanced diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house lab, digital imaging including ultrasound and endoscopy, and a dedicated dental suite with digital dental radiography. The practice also states that it offers a 24-hour emergency service.
Recent feedback does not name individual staff members, but it consistently describes the wider team as friendly, caring, thoughtful, and professional.
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More broadly, recent reviewers describe the wider team as helpful, friendly and understanding, especially with cats that need frequent visits.
ICR Pentland Vets is part of the ICR Vets group in Edinburgh, and the practice states that it offers 24-hour veterinary services for all pets. The clinic is listed as RCVS Accredited and as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Recent reviews describe a welcoming, attentive team, with owners often saying appointments feel unhurried and focused on the individual pet.
- •Recent reviews describe strong long-term trust, with some clients saying they have used the practice for years and even across generations. - Owners speak highly of the team’s handling of nervous or reactive dogs, with one reviewer saying their rescue dog was able to have yearly vaccinations with minimal stress. - Several reviews mention helpful access, including being seen at short notice.
West End Vets is a CVS-owned veterinary practice in Edinburgh. It offers emergency veterinary care, listed as available on a 24/7 or extended-hours basis, and also functions as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive for friendly, helpful staff and kind support, although one reviewer reported mixed experiences between different clinicians.
Recent written feedback is mixed
- •Positive reviewers describe kind, gentle handling with cats and say their pets were well looked after. - Communication around procedures stands out, with updates during a cat neutering visit, clear aftercare instructions, and a follow-up call a few days later. - Owners also mention honest discussions about treatment options and upfront cost explanations.
Thistle Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent veterinary practice in Edinburgh. Reviews point to long-standing client relationships, with owners describing kind, patient support and compassionate care for cats and small pets such as guinea pigs. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Eye Right Referrals is a fully independent veterinary ophthalmology referral service owned and run by Julia Henken, focused on eye conditions in small animals including dogs, cats and rabbits. The service covers routine, urgent and emergency referrals, with advanced diagnostics and ocular surgery listed on the website, including cataract surgery and diode laser procedures. Recent reviews consistently highlight fast assessment for serious eye problems, clear explanations, and supportive follow-up during recovery.
- •Many reviewers describe kind, calm handling, especially with anxious or elderly cats. - Long-term clients say they feel treated fairly around vaccinations and care decisions, without pressure into extra procedures. - Positive reviews also praise the team’s professionalism and sense that they care about both the cat and the owner’s views.
Happy Pets is an independent veterinary practice in Edinburgh with a small team focused on continuity of care and personalised support for pets and owners. Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with owners often highlighting friendly, caring staff and vets who take time to talk through questions and treatment options. One detailed review again credits vet Maggie with urgent care that helped a cat recover from a critical kidney problem, though one owner also noted some discomfort with reception.
Braid Vets Leith is part of the Braid Vets group and is owned by VetPartners. The practice says it offers routine veterinary care alongside advanced and referral services, including 24/7 emergency treatment. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners highlighting kind, prompt and thorough care, short-notice appointments, and clear explanations, alongside one negative review criticising corporate ownership and motives.
- •Several recent reviewers describe the team as caring, friendly, and good at explaining all aspects of a pet’s treatment. - End-of-life care is a standout theme, with owners praising gentle handling, time alone with their pet, sedation before euthanasia, and thoughtful follow-up such as checking in later or sending a card. - Named staff receive strong praise, especially Marissa and Sam/Samantha, for kindness, professionalism, and emotional support.
- •Many owners say pets are seen quickly in urgent situations, including immediate handover on arrival and prompt assessment. - Positive feedback often highlights kind, attentive vets and nurses, especially for cats and dogs needing overnight care, with regular phone updates helping owners feel reassured. - Cost is a recurring concern in recent feedback, with some reviewers describing the service as expensive or poor value, particularly when they felt clearer phone advice might have avoided a visit.
Braid Veterinary Hospital in Edinburgh is part of VetPartners and says it has been providing veterinary treatment since the 1960s. It offers routine care alongside advanced and referral services, with 24/7 emergency treatment available. Recent reviews highlight a calm, welcoming environment, regular communication during hospital care, and prompt follow-up for concerns raised at routine appointments.