Vet practice

Riverside Veterinary Practice

West Lothian, Scotland

Find themWest Lothian, 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

Riverside Veterinary Practice is a vets serving West Lothian and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at Livingston, EH54 6AD. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Howden Park is around 0.3 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 Riverside Veterinary Practice 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:

ICR Vets

24-hour

44b Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH· 10.8 km

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Mackie & Brechin

Emergency

256 High Street, EH49 7ES· 11.4 km

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Whitburn Vet

Emergency

94b West Main Street· 11.4 km

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Alora Vets

24-hour

Burnhouse Industrial Estate, Whitburn, EH47 0LQ· 12.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Veterinary Practice take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Riverside Veterinary Practice and ask whether they're taking on new patients in West Lothian.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Riverside Veterinary Practice?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is ICR Vets, about 10.77 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Riverside Veterinary Practice?

Yes — Howden Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.3 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 Riverside Veterinary Practice?

Riverside Veterinary Practice is at Livingston, EH54 6AD. 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 Riverside Veterinary Practice 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 Riverside Veterinary Practice to check they treat your species before booking.