Vet practice

Border Vets

Scottish Borders, Scotland

Find themScottish Borders, Scotland

Details checked17 Jun 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

If you're near Scottish Borders, Border Vets is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at Gala Terrace. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Bank Street Gardens is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.13 km away.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Border Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Two Rivers Vets

24-hour

2 Rowan Court, Peebles, EH45 9BU· 23.1 km

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Market Cross Veterinary Clinic

Emergency

18 Edinburgh Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1JZ· 35.3 km

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Links Vet Group

24-hour

Mid Road, Prestonpans, EH32 9ER· 39.1 km

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The Cat Clinic

24-hour

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 42.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is Border Vets accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Border Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Scottish Borders.

What if my pet has an emergency near Scottish Borders?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Two Rivers Vets, about 23.09 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?

Yes — Bank Street Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.13 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Is there parking near Border Vets?

Border Vets is at Gala Terrace. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Can Border Vets see rabbits or small animals?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Border Vets to check they treat your species before booking.