Vet practice

Dick Vet in the Community, City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

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

Dick Vet in the Community provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around City of Edinburgh. The practice is in the EH8 9ER area. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Bauks View is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.33 km away. Starbucks, a dog-friendly café roughly 0.51 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 Dick Vet in the Community 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

24-hour

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 1.9 km

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BDW Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 3.3 km

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Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh· 4.8 km

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West Edinburgh Vets

Emergency

163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD· 6.2 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Is Dick Vet in the Community accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Dick Vet in the Community and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Dick Vet in the Community?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Cat Clinic, about 1.87 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 — Bauks View is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.33 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 Dick Vet in the Community?

Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in City of Edinburgh. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.

Can Dick Vet in the Community 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 Dick Vet in the Community to check they treat your species before booking.