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James Young Simpson Memorial Garden
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The Riverside Veterinary Practice, West Lothian
West Lothian, Scotland
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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
The Riverside Veterinary Practice is a vets serving West Lothian and the surrounding area. The practice is in the EH48 1PX area. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, James Young Simpson Memorial Garden is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.12 km away.
Services to check
Practice services
- 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 these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask The Riverside Veterinary Practice 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.
Is The Riverside Veterinary Practice accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Riverside Veterinary Practice and ask whether they're taking on new patients in West Lothian.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to The Riverside Veterinary Practice?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Riverside Veterinary Centre - Armadale, about 3.87 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near The Riverside Veterinary Practice?
Yes — James Young Simpson Memorial Garden is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.12 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 Riverside Veterinary Practice?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in West Lothian. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can The 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 The Riverside Veterinary Practice to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Vets for Pets - Carlisle
24-hour
Unit B, 54 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DF· 119.2 km
Craig Robinson Vets Wigton Road
Emergency
275 Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6JY· 121.3 km
Craig Robinson Vets Rosehill
Emergency
6 Wavell Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2ST· 121.6 km
Coomara Veterinary Practice
24-hour
Chertsey House, Chertsey Grove, London Rd, Carlisle CA1 2QX· 122.4 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Riverside Veterinary Centre - Armadale (about 3.87 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Riverside Veterinary Centre - Armadale (about 3.87 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to The Riverside Veterinary Practice by distance:
- Riverside Veterinary Centre - Armadale3.87 km · directions
- Whitburn Vet5.1 km · directions
- Canine Bodywork Clinic5.57 km · directions
- Alora Vets6.07 km · directions
- The Pet Hospital6.36 km · directions