Braid Veterinary Hospital

Braid Veterinary Hospital in Edinburgh is part of VetPartners and says it has been providing veterinary treatment since the 1960s. It offers routine care alongside advanced and referral services, with 24/7 emergency treatment available. Recent reviews highlight a calm, welcoming environment, regular communication during hospital care, and prompt follow-up for concerns raised at routine appointments.

Services

• •24/7 emergency treatment and hospital care: The clinic states that emergency treatment is available around the clock. Reviews also mention night and weekend emergency support on site, hospital stays, owner visits while a pet was admitted, and regular updates from the team.
• •Routine appointments and examinations: This includes everyday vet visits such as first kitten appointments, quarterly check-ups, and follow-up assessment of new concerns, with one owner saying a dog’s leg lump was examined later the same day.
• •Ongoing medical support: Recent feedback includes help with managing a diabetic cat, updates to the owner while they were away, and advice by phone when needed.
• •Advanced and referral services: The hospital website lists referral surgery and ophthalmology.
• •Additional clinical services: The website also lists acupuncture.
• •Training role: The clinic is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

Recent reviews name Lucas and Struan in connection with the night emergency service. Reviewers also repeatedly praise the front-of-house team and wider staff for being friendly, caring, knowledgeable, efficient, and good at keeping owners updated during treatment and hospital stays.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.0 stars from 196 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as friendly, caring, welcoming, knowledgeable, and efficient.
• •Several reviews focus on communication and inpatient care, including regular updates while a pet was staying in hospital and reassurance during treatment.
• •Owners also mention prompt attention, including a same-day examination of a lump after a routine check-up and supportive follow-up for a cat with diabetes.
• •One negative review complains about the price of a hypoallergenic cat food sold at the practice, saying it was much higher than an online retailer.