By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Livingston
Livingston has 4 veterinary clinics, with a strong average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1332 reviews. That gives pet owners a solid starting point, even though the choice is fairly limited. One thing to plan for is access, as weekend opening is not available locally.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This town is in Scotland.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamond Veterinary Clinic | 53/100 | — | — |
| Veterinary Specialists Scotland | 53/100 | — | — |
| Vets4Pets - Livingston | 50/100 | — | 2 |
For most dog and cat owners, vets in Livingston should feel like a reasonable local market rather than a difficult one. There are only a handful of options, but the overall level of public feedback is encouraging, which suggests you can expect competent routine care for everyday needs. The mix of services also looks broader than just basic companion animal work, which may help if your household includes smaller pets as well.
The gaps are mostly around convenience and transparency, not a lack of options altogether. None of the current listings are verified, so it is sensible to double-check practical details directly with the clinic before registering. Pricing information is patchy, with only limited published prices available, so it may take a phone call or email to compare likely costs. Access is the bigger issue in Livingston, because weekend opening is not available and no clinic is open past 7pm, although emergency or out-of-hours care is available.
If you are choosing a vet in Livingston, start with the basics that affect day-to-day life. Ask how quickly they can offer routine appointments, what happens if your pet needs to be seen urgently on a weekday, and who handles out-of-hours calls. If your pet is nervous, elderly, or on repeat medication, ask how continuity works and whether you are likely to see the same vet. Because prices are not widely published, request written estimates for common things such as consultations, vaccines, and neutering before you decide.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Livingston, Midlothian
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (53/100)
Lamond Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice at Bankton Square in Livingston, with many clients returning over years and even decades with successive pets. It offers general pet care alongside urgent appointments when needed,...
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Our Score (53/100)
Veterinary Specialists Scotland is a veterinary hospital at 1 Deer Park Rd, Livingston EH54 8AG, serving pets in Livingston and the wider area. It offers appointments Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:30am to...
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Our Score (50/100)
Vets4Pets - Livingston is a Vets4Pets practice in Livingston with extended opening hours across the week. It offers routine veterinary care and help when pets become unwell, including same-day emergency consultations. The clinic has a...
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Our Score (38/100)
