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Thistle Vets, City of Edinburgh EH14 1TX
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
+44 131 443 4400 · Opening hours below
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Find themCity of Edinburgh, Scotland
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
Thistle Vets is a first-opinion veterinary practice in City of Edinburgh, Scotland. It's located at 2a New Mart Road, Edinburgh. You can contact the practice by phone on +44 131 443 4400. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Saughton Park Gardens is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.67 km away. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Cucina LC, about 2.54 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.
Is Thistle Vets accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Thistle Vets on +44 131 443 4400 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.
What if my pet has an emergency near City of Edinburgh?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is West Edinburgh Vets, about 2.74 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Thistle Vets?
Yes — Saughton Park Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.67 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?
Thistle Vets is at 2a New Mart Road, Edinburgh. 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.
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 on +44 131 443 4400 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· 108.4 km
Wagonway Road, Alnwick, NE66 1QQ· 112.8 km
Vets for Pets - Carlisle
24-hour
Unit B, 54 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DF· 115.3 km
Getting ready for the vet
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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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Stenhouse Place East 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 2.74 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Vets for Pets - Corstorphine (about 3.31 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Thistle Vets by distance:
- PDSA Pet Hospital0.56 km · directions
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- Happy Pets2.14 km · directions
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