Galedin Ltd T/A Galedin Veterinary – Vets in Galashiels
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Clinic Overview
Galedin Veterinary is a long-established mixed practice in Galashiels and part of VetPartners, with the practice noting more than 200 years of veterinary care. It treats household pets, horses and livestock, covering routine appointments such as vaccinations and health checks as well as emergency and end-of-life care. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm handling of nervous animals and compassionate support at difficult appointments, alongside some concerns about appointment communication and one notable pricing complaint.
Services
- •Mixed practice care for household pets, horses and livestock.
- •Routine pet healthcare, including vaccinations, check-ups and general examinations. Recent reviews mention annual boosters for dogs, cat vaccinations, first-line health questions about eating and general wellbeing, and medication reviews for an older cat.
- •Support for nervous or anxious pets, with reviewers describing gentle handling during exams and injections, staff helping a very fearful dog get into the practice, and a vet putting a large, scared dog at ease.
- •Minor nurse-led care and practical advice, with one reviewer praising a short-notice visit for gland expression and another mentioning helpful advice about a dog’s ears.
- •End-of-life care, including discussion of options for remains, sedation before euthanasia, and support from both the vet and nursing team during the appointment.
- •Emergency veterinary services.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility.
- •Waiting area setup for cats and dogs, including a separate cat area mentioned by reviewers.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Alan (name given tentatively in a review): praised for explaining euthanasia, sedation and aftercare options clearly and without pressure.
- •Unnamed vets: several recent reviewers praise thorough examinations, calm handling of nervous dogs, and clear, practical advice during routine appointments.
- •Vet nurse: singled out for a kind, positive short-notice visit.
- •Nursing team: described as gentle and caring during an end-of-life appointment.
- •Reception and support staff: often described as friendly and helpful, though a few reviews mention communication issues around waiting areas and appointment delays.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 302 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with reviewers often describing the team as friendly, professional and caring, and several mentioning easy booking and helpful reception staff.
- •Calm handling of nervous animals remains a clear strength, including help getting a fearful dog into the practice and low-stress handling during routine checks and boosters.
- •Reviewers also mention thoughtful day-to-day care, such as checking how well long-term medication is working, giving practical advice, and accommodating a short-notice nurse appointment.
- •Less positive comments focus on communication and admin, including one complaint about appointment-delay handling, one comment that the separate cat waiting area was not pointed out soon enough, and one reviewer who felt a dental quote was much higher than another local practice.
Special Services
Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training
