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Dick Vet in the Community, City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
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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
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
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 Dick Vet in the Community 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.
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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Front Street, Morpeth, NE65 7UG· 106.5 km
Wagonway Road, Alnwick, NE66 1QQ· 110.3 km
Vets for Pets - Carlisle
24-hour
Unit B, 54 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DF· 116.4 km
Getting ready for the vet
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near Dick Vet in the Community
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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East Princes Street Gardens
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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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 1.87 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: The Cat Clinic (about 1.87 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Dick Vet in the Community by distance:
- West End Vets1.32 km · directions
- Dog Friendly Scotland1.57 km · directions
- The Cat Clinic1.87 km · directions
- Dundas Veterinary Group1.97 km · directions
- Happy Pets2.21 km · directions