Vet practice

ICR Vets

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

24-hour emergency

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24-hour careListed as open 24/7

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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

ICR Vets is a vets serving City of Edinburgh and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at 44b Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH. They are listed as providing 24-hour emergency care — always phone first. The nearest park we have on file is Marchbank Park, roughly 0.7 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

Services offered

✓Surgery
✓Vaccinations
✓Neutering
✓Emergency care
✓Puppy & kitten care

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 ICR 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:

West Edinburgh Vets

Emergency

163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD· 7.5 km

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Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh· 9.9 km

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The Cat Clinic

24-hour

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 10.6 km

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BDW Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 13.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with ICR Vets?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone ICR Vets on 0131 440 4229 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to ICR Vets?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is West Edinburgh Vets, about 7.46 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near ICR Vets?

Yes — Marchbank Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.7 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 ICR Vets?

ICR Vets is at 44b Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH. 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.

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone ICR Vets on 0131 440 4229 to check they treat your species before booking.