Dog & Cat Vets in Edinburgh

## Summary 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. ## Services - Veterinary care for cats and rats (as stated on the website summary). - General vet visits are implied in reviews (e.g., care for a kitten), but no specific procedures (vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, imaging, etc.) are explicitly mentioned in the available sources. - Facilities mentioned: treatment rooms; on-site coffee shop. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 63 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple reviewers highlight the practice being **independent/family-run** as a reason they chose it. - Owners mention the team being **kind, helpful, and attentive**, including when treating a **kitten**. - Several reviews are brief but consistently positive (e.g., “Great vets,” “friendly, knowledgeable and helpful”).

## Summary 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. ## Services - Preventative care: vaccinations, microchipping - Diagnostics (type not specified) - Physiotherapy - Hydrotherapy - End-of-life care is referenced in reviews (euthanasia support) - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (as listed in clinic data) ## People - **Jen** (role not stated): mentioned for guiding an owner through euthanasia with a “professional, kind and sympathetic” approach. - Team (not individually named): multiple reviews describe staff making nervous dogs more comfortable during appointments (e.g., giving peanut butter; making the pet “the priority”) and taking time to answer owners’ questions. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 240 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Staff described as polite, accommodating, and willing to help when owners need support. - Handling of anxious pets is a repeated point: owners say their dogs were put at ease during visits (including treats like peanut butter). - Owners mention clear, informative communication—answering questions during appointments. - One review highlights end-of-life support, describing euthanasia as being handled with kindness and professionalism.

## Summary 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. ## Services - General veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals - Surgery, including laparoscopic (keyhole) spays for dogs - Visiting orthopaedic surgeon for cruciate ligament rupture (including TPLO) and patella disease - Diagnostics: digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory - Dentistry in a separate dental suite, including digital dental radiography - BVA/KC hip and elbow score radiographs - Veterinary acupuncture - Animal Health Certificates and Export Health Certificates - Nurse clinics (weight checks, nail clipping) - Home visits - “24 hour emergency service” (as stated on the website) ## People - **Clair (vet)**: mentioned in a recent review as “brilliant” and credited with prescribing medication for a dog’s fleas that stopped the itchiness. - **Reception team**: repeatedly described in recent reviews as helpful both in person and on the phone (e.g., handling routine queries and being consistently pleasant). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 207 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Receptionists described as helpful and pleasant, including over the phone. - Vets described as giving thorough information when owners ask questions. - A specific treatment outcome mentioned: medication prescribed for a dog with fleas leading to the dog settling and no longer itching.

## Summary 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. ## Services From the clinic website and provided clinic data, services mentioned include: - Consultations and vaccinations - Flea and worm treatment - Neutering - Microchipping - Dental health monitoring - House visits - Euthanasia and burial assistance - In-house diagnostic equipment, including **X‑ray** and **ultrasound** - Modern surgical facilities - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in provided clinic data as “24/7 or extended hours”; no further arrangement details were provided) - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in provided clinic data) ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 129 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Long-term continuity and trust: owners describe using the practice for years, including across generations. - Handling nervous/reactive dogs: one owner reports the team worked with them to make visits feel safe, with annual vaccinations achieved with minimal stress. - Front-desk and consult experience: reviews mention friendly reception staff and vets who were “very good” with a dog.

## Summary 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**. ## Services - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in clinic data). - Care for **small mammals** is explicitly referenced (older **guinea pig** discussed in a recent review). - **Cat care** is explicitly referenced (including an end-of-life outcome mentioned in a review). - General treatment is referenced (“Fixed mia.”), but the condition or procedure is not specified in the reviews available to us. ## People - **Jenny** (role not explicitly stated, but mentioned in the context of hands-on care): described as **compassionate and patient**, taking time to **listen to concerns** and **walk an owner through everything** while caring for an older guinea pig. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 366 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe staff taking time to **explain care and address worries**, including guidance for an **older guinea pig**. - One reviewer reports the clinic **successfully treated** their pet (“Fixed mia.”), without details of the problem or treatment. - **Cost** is mentioned as **high**, but framed positively by one owner (“expensive but worth it”). - A clear negative experience is also present: one reviewer states the clinic **euthanised their cat**, without additional context, which contrasts with other strongly positive comments.