Vet practice

The 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

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

✓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 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:

Whitburn Vet

Emergency

94b West Main Street· 5.1 km

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Alora Vets

24-hour

Burnhouse Industrial Estate, Whitburn, EH47 0LQ· 6.1 km

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Mackie & Brechin

Emergency

256 High Street, EH49 7ES· 8.5 km

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Linlithgow Clinic

24-hour

Unit 42 Mill Road Industrial Estate, Linlithgow, EH49 7SF· 8.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

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 Whitburn Vet, about 5.1 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.