Edinburgh has 9 specialist vets. Compare clinics by reviews, opening hours, and published prices.
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About Specialist Vets in Edinburgh
Specialized services and training in Edinburgh:
Eight clinics in Edinburgh are involved in veterinary nurse training, highlighting their commitment to education and maintaining high standards of care. These clinics not only provide standard veterinary services but also contribute to the professional development of veterinary staff. This involvement suggests a skilled and knowledgeable team capable of handling various veterinary needs, contrasting with clinics that do not focus on training.
Top Rated Specialist Vets in Edinburgh
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (65/100)
- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for friendly, helpful staff across both reception and clinical teams. - Several owners say the team is especially good with anxious pets, including nervous cats and dogs...
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- Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for friendly, helpful staff across both reception and clinical teams. - Several owners say the team is especially good with anxious pets, including nervous cats and dogs coming in for vaccinations. - Convenience is another recurring theme, with mentions of quick help in an emergency, good appointment access, and easy medication ordering through WhatsApp.
Our Score (65/100)
- Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a friendly, welcoming atmosphere from reception through to the clinical team. - Owners often mention pets being comfortable at the clinic, including nervous dogs...
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- Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a friendly, welcoming atmosphere from reception through to the clinical team. - Owners often mention pets being comfortable at the clinic, including nervous dogs settling well and even seeming happy to come in. - Communication is a clear strength in recent comments, with staff described as informative, reassuring, and willing to answer questions.
Dundas Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent, family-owned practice in Edinburgh, established in the late 1970s and RCVS-accredited. It provides routine care alongside more advanced diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house lab, digital...
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Dundas Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent, family-owned practice in Edinburgh, established in the late 1970s and RCVS-accredited. It provides routine care alongside more advanced diagnostics and surgery, with an in-house lab, digital imaging including ultrasound and endoscopy, and a dedicated dental suite with digital dental radiography. The practice also states that it offers a 24-hour emergency service.
Our Score (58/100)
Recent feedback does not name individual staff members, but it consistently describes the wider team as friendly, caring, thoughtful, and professional.
ICR Pentland Vets is part of the ICR Vets group in Edinburgh, and the practice states that it offers 24-hour veterinary services for all pets. The clinic is listed as RCVS Accredited and as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Recent reviews describe a...
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ICR Pentland Vets is part of the ICR Vets group in Edinburgh, and the practice states that it offers 24-hour veterinary services for all pets. The clinic is listed as RCVS Accredited and as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Recent reviews describe a welcoming, attentive team, with owners often saying appointments feel unhurried and focused on the individual pet.
More Specialist Vets in Edinburgh
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (56/100)
- Recent reviews describe strong long-term trust, with some clients saying they have used the practice for years and even across generations. - Owners speak highly of the team’s handling of nervous or reactive dogs, with one reviewer...
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- Recent reviews describe strong long-term trust, with some clients saying they have used the practice for years and even across generations. - Owners speak highly of the team’s handling of nervous or reactive dogs, with one reviewer saying their rescue dog was able to have yearly vaccinations with minimal stress. - Several reviews mention helpful access, including being seen at short notice.
Thistle Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent veterinary practice in Edinburgh. Reviews point to long-standing client relationships, with owners describing kind, patient support and compassionate care for cats and small pets such as...
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Thistle Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent veterinary practice in Edinburgh. Reviews point to long-standing client relationships, with owners describing kind, patient support and compassionate care for cats and small pets such as guinea pigs. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
- Many reviewers describe kind, calm handling, especially with anxious or elderly cats. - Long-term clients say they feel treated fairly around vaccinations and care decisions, without pressure into extra procedures. - Positive reviews...
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- Many reviewers describe kind, calm handling, especially with anxious or elderly cats. - Long-term clients say they feel treated fairly around vaccinations and care decisions, without pressure into extra procedures. - Positive reviews also praise the team’s professionalism and sense that they care about both the cat and the owner’s views.
Our Score (51/100)
- Several recent reviewers describe the team as caring, friendly, and good at explaining all aspects of a pet’s treatment. - End-of-life care is a standout theme, with owners praising gentle handling, time alone with their pet, sedation...
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- Several recent reviewers describe the team as caring, friendly, and good at explaining all aspects of a pet’s treatment. - End-of-life care is a standout theme, with owners praising gentle handling, time alone with their pet, sedation before euthanasia, and thoughtful follow-up such as checking in later or sending a card. - Named staff receive strong praise, especially Marissa and Sam/Samantha, for kindness, professionalism, and emotional support.