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Braid Veterinary Hospital

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Braid Veterinary Hospital — street view
Own websiteDetails from the practice
Opening hoursListed below
Find themCity of Edinburgh, 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

Looking for a vet in City of Edinburgh? Braid Veterinary Hospital is listed in our directory. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Inch Park is around 0.82 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 Braid Veterinary Hospital 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:

The Cat Clinic — street view

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 1.1 km

BDW Veterinary Surgeons — street view

124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 5.6 km

Market Cross Veterinary Clinic — street view

18 Edinburgh Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1JZ· 7.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Does Braid Veterinary Hospital take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Braid Veterinary Hospital on +44 131 667 2478 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Braid Veterinary Hospital?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Cat Clinic, about 1.07 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Yes — Inch Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.82 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.

Where can I park at Braid Veterinary Hospital?

Braid Veterinary Hospital is at 171 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh. 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.

Pet-friendly places near Braid Veterinary Hospital

The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.

Dog groomers

Dog-friendly cafés

Parks & green space

  • Inch Park0.82 km
  • Ventnor Park0.85 km
  • Waverley Park1.05 km

Dog-friendly beaches

  • Portobello Beach5.3 km
  • Joppa Shore5.83 km
  • East Sands of Leith6.12 km

Pet shops

  • Exotic Merchants1.04 km
  • The Scruffy Dog Co.1.11 km
  • Craigmillar Pet Supplies2.36 km

Animal rescues

  • Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home5.21 km
  • Lothian Dog Home7.69 km
  • Lothian Cat Rescue9.66 km

Dog-friendly pubs

  • Sheep Heid Inn2.45 km
  • The Fountain3.42 km
  • Cumberland Bar4.2 km

Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.

Pet owners in City of Edinburgh

If it’s an emergency

The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Cat Clinic (about 1.07 km away). Always phone before you travel.

Nearest 24-hour hospital: The Cat Clinic (about 1.07 km).

Nearest vet practices

The closest practices to Braid Veterinary Hospital by distance: