Greenside Veterinary Practice

Greenside Veterinary Practice in Melrose is part of the Linnaeus group and provides care for both small and large animals, while also operating as a veterinary nurse training practice. The practice appears particularly well known for cases that go beyond routine appointments, with a dedicated Regenerative Therapies & Rehabilitation service mentioned repeatedly by owners. Recent feedback also highlights supportive handling for nervous dogs, clear communication, and attentive follow-up.

Services

• •Small and large animal veterinary care, including routine appointments, investigations, and ongoing management of longer-term conditions.
• •Emergency veterinary care, with recent owners describing empathetic and responsive help when their dog needed urgent attention.
• •Regenerative Therapies & Rehabilitation, a standout area in owner feedback, including
• •stem cell treatments
• •arthritis and mobility support
• •joint injections
• •laser therapy for pain and inflammation
• •rehabilitation support around injury recovery and surgery
• •Support for anxious or nervous dogs, including low-pressure “social appointments” with treats and positive handling to help dogs feel more comfortable at the practice.
• •Prescriptions and medication arrangements, mentioned by owners at first visits.
• •Pet health plan, which several owners say they joined and found worthwhile, though inclusions are not detailed here.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits around average relative to similar practices. Review feedback is broadly positive on value, with one owner describing the prices as “very reasonable” and others saying the practice’s pet plan feels worthwhile.

People

• •Kate (vet), mentioned positively in an urgent consultation for a young dog with travel-related anxiety.
• •Lynda (reception), described as reassuring by an owner attending the rehabilitation service.
• •Nursing team, praised for helping dogs stay calm, supporting recovery at home, and providing thoughtful follow-up after in-patient stays.
• •Regenerative Therapies & Rehabilitation team, repeatedly described as caring, professional, and effective in supporting mobility and quality of life.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 311 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with owners mainly focusing on communication, rehabilitation outcomes, and how comfortable the team makes both pets and owners feel.

• •Rehabilitation and mobility care stand out strongly: owners describe meaningful improvement in arthritis, long-term mobility problems, and recovery after injury, with stem cell treatment mentioned more than once.
• •Staff manner is a consistent strength: reviewers repeatedly mention friendly, empathetic, caring, and professional treatment, with staff taking time to listen and answer questions.
• •Clear explanations and thorough care are recurring themes: owners mention detailed investigations, practical advice, and feeling confident in their pet’s treatment plan.
• •Handling of nervous pets is praised: social visits for anxious dogs and calm, reassuring care during appointments are highlighted, alongside a few positive comments on value and the pet plan.