About this practice
Shotts Vet provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Shotts. The practice address is 178 Station Rd, Shotts ML7 4AW. Services listed on their own website include animal consultations, animal health, castration and spaying and castration cats. Reach the practice by phone on +441501229845, 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 Stane Gardens, roughly 1.23 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services offered
- ✓Animal Consultations
- ✓Animal Health
- ✓Castration And Spaying
- ✓Castration Cats
- ✓Consultations By Appointment
- ✓Cremation And Funeral
- ✓Dental Procedures
- ✓Funeral Services
- ✓General Practice
- ✓Health Checks
- ✓Home Consultations
- ✓Individual Cremation
- ✓Individual Cremation And Funeral Services
- ✓Medicine Dispensing
- ✓Neutering Surgical
- ✓Ophthalmic Exams
- ✓Pain Management
- ✓Pet Feeding
- ✓Rabies Vaccine
- ✓Routine Operations
- ✓Small Animal Consultations
- ✓Small Animals
- ✓Surgical Castration
- ✓Surgical Procedures
- ✓Surgical Removal
- ✓Tooth Extraction
- ✓Ultrasound Scans
- ✓Vaccinate Cats
- ✓Vet Practice
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 Shotts Vet 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:
Burnhouse Industrial Estate, Whitburn, EH47 0LQ· 8.0 km
84 Portland Place, Hamilton, ML3 7LA· 15.7 km
139 Glasgow Road, Garrowhill, G69 6TA· 20.4 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I register my pet with Shotts Vet?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Shotts Vet on +441501229845 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Shotts.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Shotts Vet?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Alora Vets, about 7.96 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 — Stane Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.23 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 Shotts Vet?
Shotts Vet is at 178 Station Rd, Shotts ML7 4AW. 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 Shotts Vet see rabbits or small animals?
Shotts Vet's own service list mentions small or exotic pets, so they should be able to help — phone to confirm they can see your specific pet.
Pet-friendly places near Shotts Vet
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Shower & Shake Dog Grooming9.06 km
- Glam Dog9.18 km
- Winnie's Dog Grooming9.21 km
Kennels & catteries
- Woodhall Boarding Kennels10.28 km
- Hilltop House15.89 km
- Paw Haus16.03 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Fork & Mustard20.24 km
- Vin1826.02 km
- Spitfire Espresso27.59 km
Pet crematoria
- Central Pet Cremations21.66 km
Parks & green space
- Stane Gardens1.23 km
- Polkemmet Country Park7.38 km
- Memorial Park7.55 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Sandy Cove (Old Picnic Spot)21.64 km
- Sandy Bays21.72 km
- Netherlee Stone Beach28.7 km
Pet shops
- Boss K9s9.08 km
- Pets at Home10.13 km
- Fins Aquatics & Pet Supplies10.52 km
Animal rescues
- Dogs Trust15.41 km
- Dogs Trust19.98 km
- Lothian Animal Welfare Centre30.08 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Scotia Bar28.01 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Shotts
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Alora Vets (about 7.96 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Alora Vets (about 7.96 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Shotts Vet by distance:
- Alora Vets7.96 km · directions
- Brannock Veterinary Clinic8.55 km · directions
- Yes Vets8.76 km · directions
- Wishing Well Veterinary Centre8.81 km · directions
- Sirram Veterinary Services8.82 km · directions