Animals 1st Vets Macmerry

Animals 1st Vets Macmerry is an IVC Evidensia practice in Tranent, Midlothian, providing first-opinion care for dogs, cats and a wider range of small pets and exotics. Website-listed services include preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, travel certificates and selected specialist assessments, with 24/7 online vet access via Pawsquad for urgent advice. Recent feedback is very positive, especially around kind handling, clear explanations and support for anxious pets.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: vaccinations, including annual booster appointments mentioned by reviewers, plus nurse clinics, wellness screenings and the Pet Health Club.
• •Diagnostics and testing: in-house laboratory testing, ultrasound, X-rays, and health and heart testing.
• •Procedures and treatment support: neutering, laser therapy, de-matting and surgical care. Reviews include a tumour case where the team acted quickly and owners felt care was strong before and after the operation.
• •Certificates and additional assessments: animal health certificates for travel to the EU, and BOAS assessment under the RFG scheme.
• •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, lizards, snakes and other reptiles, birds, chickens and fancy fowl.
• •Urgent support: 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

Named team members mentioned by clients include Louise and Gillian, both praised for friendly, professional and unhurried consultations. One review also names Aileen as a vet who took time to build trust with a nervous dog and demonstrate treatment at home, and Katy on reception for a warm, attentive welcome. Mr Darlington is mentioned in one negative review about a past complaint.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.8 stars from 232 reviews.

• •Many owners describe the team as friendly, caring and compassionate, with several saying their pets were very well looked after.
• •Consultations are often described as thorough and clearly explained, including guidance on medication or treatment at home and a sense that owners are not being rushed.
• •Reviews repeatedly mention good handling of nervous animals, including support for a very fearful dog and use of calming spray in the waiting area for a cat.
• •Both routine and more serious care are praised, from annual booster visits to quick action on a tumour case with strong pre- and post-operative support; one negative review refers to serious dissatisfaction during an earlier period when Mr Darlington was in charge.