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Thistle Equine Referrals

Kilmarnock, Scotland

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Details checked19 Jul 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

Thistle Equine Referrals is a veterinary practice in Kilmarnock, Scotland. You'll find the practice at Syke LA Clinic, Bogend, Symington, Kilmarnock KA1 5PD. You can call them on +441416113354 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, Shaw Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 1.53 km away.

Services offered

✓Annual Health Check
✓Annual Vaccination
✓Blood Samples
✓Blood Testing
✓Comprehensive Care
✓Data Analysis
✓Diagnostic Imaging
✓Diagnostic Tests
✓Digital Radiography
✓Equine Practice
✓Health Assessment
✓Health Plan
✓Healthcare Plans
✓Parasite Treatment
✓Pet Insurance
✓Physical Exam
✓Physical Examination
✓Preventative Healthcare
✓Repeat Prescriptions
✓Routine Vaccinations
✓Surgical Procedures
✓Veterinary Practice
✓Veterinary Surgery
✓Veterinary Treatments
✓Vets Practice
✓Worm Prevention
✓Worm Treatment

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 Thistle Equine Referrals 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:

County Vets

24-hour

South Ayrshire, KA8 9DU· 9.3 km

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Dalblair Veterinary Surgery

24-hour

52 Dalblair Road, Ayr, KA7 1UQ· 12.2 km

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Ivybank Vets - West Kilbride

24-hour

111 Main Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AR· 25.5 km

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The Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital

24-hour

43-47 Cogan Road, Glasgow, G43 1BJ· 33.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Equine Referrals accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Thistle Equine Referrals on +441416113354 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Kilmarnock.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Thistle Equine Referrals?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is County Vets, about 9.33 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Thistle Equine Referrals?

Yes — Shaw Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.53 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.

Thistle Equine Referrals is at Syke LA Clinic, Bogend, Symington, Kilmarnock KA1 5PD. 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 Thistle Equine Referrals 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 Thistle Equine Referrals on +441416113354 to check they treat your species before booking.