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The Dick Vet Equine Hospital

Midlothian, Scotland

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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

The Dick Vet Equine Hospital is a veterinary practice in Midlothian, Scotland. You'll find the practice at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG. You can call them on +441316506253 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Bilston Burn Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 1.35 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 The Dick Vet Equine Hospital 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:

The Cat Clinic

24-hour

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 7.0 km

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Market Cross Veterinary Clinic

Emergency

18 Edinburgh Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1JZ· 8.8 km

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ICR Vets

24-hour

44b Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH· 8.9 km

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West Edinburgh Vets

Emergency

163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD· 10.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dick Vet Equine Hospital accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Dick Vet Equine Hospital on +441316506253 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Midlothian.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to The Dick Vet Equine Hospital?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Cat Clinic, about 7 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near The Dick Vet Equine Hospital?

Yes — Bilston Burn Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.35 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 The Dick Vet Equine Hospital?

The Dick Vet Equine Hospital is at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG. 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.

Does The Dick Vet Equine Hospital treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone The Dick Vet Equine Hospital on +441316506253 to check they treat your species before booking.