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Braid Veterinary Hospital, City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
+44 131 667 2478 · Opening hours below
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Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Opening hoursListed below
Find themCity of Edinburgh, Scotland
Listing updated17 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. The practice address is 171 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh. Reach the practice by phone on +44 131 667 2478, or check their website for details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Inch Park is around 0.82 km away. Starbucks, a dog-friendly café roughly 2.57 km away, is listed in our local directory too.
Services to check
Practice services
- 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 these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Braid Veterinary Hospital which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
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.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
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.
Can Braid Veterinary Hospital 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 Braid Veterinary Hospital on +44 131 667 2478 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
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Unit B, 54 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DF· 114.1 km
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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).
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The closest practices to Braid Veterinary Hospital by distance:
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