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Thistle Vets, City of Edinburgh EH14 3BF
City of Edinburgh, 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
Looking for a vet in City of Edinburgh? Thistle Vets is listed in our directory. The practice is in the EH14 3BF area. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Curriemuirend Park is around 0.22 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 Thistle Vets 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.
Does Thistle Vets take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Thistle Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Thistle Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is West Edinburgh Vets, about 3.57 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 — Curriemuirend Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.22 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.
Is there parking near Thistle Vets?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in City of Edinburgh. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can Thistle Vets 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 Thistle Vets to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Front Street, Morpeth, NE65 7UG· 108.7 km
Wagonway Road, Alnwick, NE66 1QQ· 113.5 km
Vets for Pets - Carlisle
24-hour
Unit B, 54 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DF· 113.7 km
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near Thistle Vets
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Murrayburn & Hailesland Community Park
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Pet owners in City of Edinburgh
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is West Edinburgh Vets (about 3.57 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Vets for Pets - Corstorphine (about 3.59 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Thistle Vets by distance:
- Kelly Vets1.48 km · directions
- Canine Reproduction Scotland1.55 km · directions
- Pentland Veterinary Clinic2.44 km · directions
- Thistle Vets2.73 km · directions
- Veterinary Solutions Limited3.15 km · directions