Batchelor, Davidson & Watson Ltd – Vets in Edinburgh
Clinic Overview
More broadly, recent reviewers describe the wider team as helpful, friendly and understanding, especially with cats that need frequent visits.
Batchelor, Davidson & Watson Ltd is a CVS-owned, RCVS-accredited general practice for small animals, established in the 1950s. The practice treats a wide range of pets, including cats, dogs and several small mammals, and offers routine care as well as surgery. Out-of-hours emergencies are referred to Vets Now.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, six-month health checks, blood pressure checks and nurse clinics.
- •Minor procedures and ongoing pet care: neutering, grooming and nail clipping, and anal sac expression.
- •Medical and surgical care: broader veterinary treatment and surgery are offered for small animals.
- •Travel and practical support: GB pet travel documentation and home visits.
- •Emergency arrangements: emergency support is available during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours care referred to Vets Now.
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils and ferrets.
- •Access and facilities: disabled access and on-site parking are available. Recent reviewers also mention two clinics being available for unscheduled visits.
- •Examples from recent feedback: owners particularly mention repeated cat visits, including pets that are nervous or difficult to handle, with staff described as calm, kind and professional.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits above average relative to similar practices. Reviews are limited on pricing, but one recent reviewer described the practice as expensive.
People
- •Eleanor: praised for being friendly and for keeping an owner informed during a delay.
- •Elenor and Lauren: thanked for their support and for making a client feel welcome during ongoing cat care.
More broadly, recent reviewers describe the wider team as helpful, friendly and understanding, especially with cats that need frequent visits.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5/5 from 104 reviews.
- •Long-term clients describe consistently warm, supportive service over several years, with trust in the team’s care.
- •Cats that are frequent visitors or harder to handle are specifically mentioned as being treated with professionalism, kindness and respect.
- •Communication is a recurring positive, including one review that highlighted being kept updated during an appointment delay.
- •A recent 1-star review sharply criticised pricing, clinic management and perceived priorities, standing out against otherwise positive recent feedback.
