About Veterinary Care in Selkirkshire
This guide to veterinary clinics in Selkirkshire helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what is offered across the county and highlights practical differences between local practices so you can choose appropriately. Coverage includes routine care, species focus, and whether urgent care is available.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Selkirkshire
There are 3 veterinary clinics in Selkirkshire, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. 2 clinics treat dogs and cats. 1 clinic offers farm or large-animal services. 1 clinic offers emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour veterinary cover is not explicitly confirmed in the available data for any clinic in the county.
Selkirkshire has 2 towns with clinics. Towns include Selkirk and Galashiels. Availability and the mix of services can vary by town within the county, so check the specific branch location when booking.
Across vets in Selkirkshire, the county baseline is routine companion-animal care supported by strong public review volume (451 total reviews across all clinics) and full website coverage (3 of 3 clinics have websites). Preventive and routine appointments are a consistent theme, including vaccinations and routine health checks, and end-of-life care is explicitly described in client feedback. County-wide capability is mixed: there are 2 dog-and-cat clinics alongside 1 farm-animal clinic, 1 equine clinic, and 1 specialist/exotic clinic listed in the service distribution, indicating that some practices cover multiple species rather than only pets.
Emergency and out-of-hours provision is concentrated. Only one clinic is listed as offering emergency services, while the other two are not listed as providing emergency or out-of-hours care in the available data. For pet owners, this means urgent care options may be limited to a single provider locally, so it is worth confirming each clinic’s current emergency arrangements before you need them.
Veterinary nurse training is present but not universal. 2 clinics are listed as veterinary nurse training facilities, and 1 clinic is not listed as offering VN training in the available data. For owners, training practices may have larger nursing teams and a stronger emphasis on structured nursing support during appointments, while non-training practices may operate with different staffing models.
Routine-focused and mid-ranked practices still play an important role in day-to-day access. Client feedback for the Galashiels branch of Border Vets, for example, heavily emphasises consult time, clear explanations, and support handling nervous cats, as well as practical support like immunisation book signing. In a small county with only 3 clinics, these routine services help maintain appointment availability for preventive care and non-urgent problems, while the service mix determines where more specialised or urgent needs are best directed.
Overall, key services are concentrated among a smaller number of providers, with emergency care listed at only one clinic.
Based on the available service mix, the county is primarily companion-animal oriented (2 clinics focused on dogs and cats) with additional mixed-practice capacity that includes farm and equine coverage.
Selkirkshire has 3 clinics with a clear split between routine pet care and a smaller amount of listed emergency and large-animal provision—use the ranked clinic list above to choose the most suitable option.
Last updated: January 2026 using publicly available review and service data.
Top Vets in Selkirkshire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Selkirkshire, ranked by service quality and reviews
Galedin Veterinary is a long-established practice (the website states over 200 years of veterinary care) that treats multiple species, including household pets, horses, and livestock. It’s set up for routine pet healthcare (vaccinations and check-ups are repeatedly mentioned) as well as end-of-life care; one recent review describes a vet explaining sedation and the euthanasia process in detail and discussing options without pressure. Reviews also point to some practical on-site setup (a separate waiting area for cats is mentioned, though one owner said it wasn’t clearly signposted by reception). A key point of conflict in the latest reviews is around aftercare/insurance policy: one owner alleges ashes were not released until insurance was settled, while other owners describe compassionate handling around euthanasia.
Galedin Veterinary is a long-established practice (the website states over 200 years of veterinary care) that treats multiple species, including household pets, horses, and livestock. It’s set up for routine pet healthcare (vaccinations and check-ups are repeatedly mentioned) as well as end-of-life care; one recent review describes a vet explaining sedation and the euthanasia process in detail and discussing options without pressure. Reviews also point to some practical on-site setup (a separate waiting area for cats is mentioned, though one owner said it wasn’t clearly signposted by reception). A key point of conflict in the latest reviews is around aftercare/insurance policy: one owner alleges ashes were not released until insurance was settled, while other owners describe compassionate handling around euthanasia.
Border Vets describes itself as a long-running family practice (dating back to the 1940s) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews suggest the clinic is set up for routine preventive care as well as common procedures and acute problems—owners mention health checks and vaccinations, kennel cough administration, investigations into sudden health issues, and spaying.
Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly point to include
- •Text reminders for appointments and reports of appointments being “readily available.”
- •A willingness to meet with clients about concerns, discuss them, and then act on feedback.
- •Handling of nervous dogs described as calm and safe (“in very good hands”).
- •Mixed signals on cost: one recent review strongly criticises a “major increase” in vaccination/kennel cough charges compared with the previous year.
Border Vets describes itself as a long-running family practice (dating back to the 1940s) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews suggest the clinic is set up for routine preventive care as well as common procedures and acute problems—owners mention health checks and vaccinations, kennel cough administration, investigations into sudden health issues, and spaying.
Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly point to include
- •Text reminders for appointments and reports of appointments being “readily available.”
- •A willingness to meet with clients about concerns, discuss them, and then act on feedback.
- •Handling of nervous dogs described as calm and safe (“in very good hands”).
- •Mixed signals on cost: one recent review strongly criticises a “major increase” in vaccination/kennel cough charges compared with the previous year.
Border Vets describes itself as a long-established, family practice dating back to the 1940s (per its website). Recent reviews focus heavily on routine pet care and consults—particularly cats—highlighting vets who “take their time,” explain options clearly, and work deliberately to settle nervous or timid pets. Specific examples mentioned include being able to return later to get immunisation books signed, and clients describing care ranging from “simple checks” through “the toughest times.”
Border Vets describes itself as a long-established, family practice dating back to the 1940s (per its website). Recent reviews focus heavily on routine pet care and consults—particularly cats—highlighting vets who “take their time,” explain options clearly, and work deliberately to settle nervous or timid pets. Specific examples mentioned include being able to return later to get immunisation books signed, and clients describing care ranging from “simple checks” through “the toughest times.”
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