Best Vets in Edinburgh – Complete Local Guide

Hill City Vets describes itself as a fully independent, family-owned veterinary practice (not part of a corporate group). Based on the website info and recent reviews, it appears set up as a general-practice clinic with a personal, small-team feel—owners repeatedly mention an “independent” and “family run” setup. Concrete details available include dedicated treatment rooms and an on-site coffee shop; reviews specifically mention care for a kitten and attentive, helpful handling during visits.

Oak Tree Vet Centre has been providing veterinary care since the 1990s and lists services ranging from routine preventative care to rehab-style treatments (physiotherapy and hydrotherapy). Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff taking time to keep pets calm during visits (including using peanut butter to help a nervous dog relax) and being accommodating when owners need help. End-of-life care is also specifically referenced, with one owner highlighting a staff member, Jen, for professional and sympathetic support during euthanasia.

Dundas Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent, family-owned practice (established in the late 1970s) and is RCVS-accredited. Based on its stated facilities and services, it looks set up for both routine care and more involved investigations and surgery: it lists an in-house lab, digital imaging (including ultrasound and endoscopy), and a dedicated dental suite with digital dental radiography. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention clear explanations from vets when asking questions, and helpful reception staff; one recent review specifically describes treatment for a dog’s fleas that resolved the itching after the right medication was given.

Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated. The clinic traces its roots back to the 1960s and is set up for routine healthcare as well as diagnostic work, with modern surgical facilities plus in-house diagnostics including X‑ray and ultrasound. The website also notes RWAF Rabbit Friendly Status and care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets.

In recent reviews, owners most often mention long-term trust (including multi‑generation use), staff working deliberately to reduce stress for nervous/reactive dogs (one owner describes annual vaccinations done with “minimum stress”), and friendly reception/support alongside calm handling in consults.

Thistle Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent veterinary practice. Recent reviews mention care for small pets (a guinea pig) as well as cats, and one owner specifically describes a vet nurse (Jenny) taking time to listen through worries and walk them through options for an older pet. Reviews also show mixed experiences around end-of-life decisions: one reviewer states “put my cat down” without further context, while others report successful treatment and feeling their pet was well looked after. One owner calls it “expensive but worth it.” The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.