Thistle Vets Ltd

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.

Services

• •General veterinary care and consultations: owners mention the team being available for consultations, explaining options clearly, and providing ongoing support over many years.
• •Cat care: recent feedback includes both successful treatment and an end-of-life case, showing the practice supports cats across different stages of care.
• •Small pet care: reviews specifically mention attentive care for an older guinea pig, with praise for patient handling and clear explanations.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility: this is listed in the clinic information.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •James: mentioned by a long-standing client as leading the team.
• •Jenny: praised for compassionate, patient care for an older guinea pig, including taking time to listen to concerns and walk the owner through options.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7/5 from 373 reviews.

• •Recent reviewers commonly describe the team as kind, understanding, patient, and compassionate, especially during difficult periods.
• •Several owners mention clear communication, saying staff go through options carefully and support their decisions.
• •Long-term clients say they have used the practice for many years, suggesting strong continuity and trust.
• •One owner describes the clinic as “expensive but worth it.” A brief 1-star review mentions a cat being put to sleep, but gives no further context.