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. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Bauks View is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.33 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 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:
124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 3.3 km
19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh· 4.8 km
163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD· 6.2 km
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.
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.
Pet-friendly places near Dick Vet in the Community
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Moose's Hoose1.64 km
- Grooming Marvellous1.97 km
- Doggie Style2.41 km
Kennels & catteries
- Edinburgh Tower Kennels For Cats3.33 km
- Porta Pups Dog Creche4.16 km
- citidogs creche5.53 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Starbucks0.51 km
- Fir Espresso Bar1.55 km
- Think Pastry1.7 km
Parks & green space
- Bauks View0.33 km
- The Meadows0.53 km
- East Princes Street Gardens1.03 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- East Sands of Leith4.29 km
- Wardie Bay Beach4.6 km
- Portobello Beach4.9 km
Pet shops
- The Scruffy Dog Co.1.54 km
- Exotic Merchants1.65 km
- Bowzos1.74 km
Animal rescues
- Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home4.05 km
- Lothian Dog Home10.03 km
- Lothian Cat Rescue11.88 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- Cumberland Bar1.86 km
- The Fountain2.17 km
- Sheep Heid Inn2.2 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 1.87 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