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ICR Vets, Balerno
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
0131 440 4229
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24-hour careListed as open 24/7
Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Find themCity of Edinburgh, Scotland
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
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. Services listed on their own website include surgery, vaccinations, neutering and emergency care. They are listed as providing 24-hour emergency care — always phone first. Reach the practice by phone on 0131 440 4229, 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 Marchbank Park, roughly 0.7 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services offered
Practice services
- Surgery
- Vaccinations
- Neutering
- Emergency care
- Puppy & kitten care
Pets treated
Ask ICR Vets 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.
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 Vets for Pets - Corstorphine, about 7.03 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.
Can ICR 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 ICR Vets on 0131 440 4229 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· 110.0 km
Vets for Pets - Carlisle
24-hour
Unit B, 54 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DF· 111.5 km
Craig Robinson Vets Rosehill
Emergency
6 Wavell Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2ST· 113.6 km
Craig Robinson Vets Wigton Road
Emergency
275 Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6JY· 114.1 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Corstorphine (about 7.03 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Vets for Pets - Corstorphine (about 7.03 km).
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