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Braid Vets, Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

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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

Braid Vets is one of the veterinary practices listed in City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Find them at 319 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA. Reach the practice by phone on +44 131 553 1366; +44 131 662 1689, or check their website for details. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Dalmeny Street Park, roughly 0.24 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit. Word of Mouth Bistro Cafe, a dog-friendly café roughly 0.27 km away, is listed in our local directory too.

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 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:

BDW Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 1.3 km

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The Cat Clinic

24-hour

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 4.2 km

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Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh· 4.9 km

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West Edinburgh Vets

Emergency

163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD· 7.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Braid Vets?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Braid Vets on +44 131 553 1366; +44 131 662 1689 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.

What if my pet has an emergency near City of Edinburgh?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is BDW Veterinary Surgeons, about 1.26 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 — Dalmeny Street Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.24 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 Braid Vets?

Braid Vets is at 319 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA. 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 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 Braid Vets on +44 131 553 1366; +44 131 662 1689 to check they treat your species before booking.