Vet practice

Thistle Vets

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Opening hoursListed below

Find themCity of Edinburgh, 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

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

✓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 Thistle Vets 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:

West Edinburgh Vets

Emergency

163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD· 2.7 km

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Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh· 3.5 km

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The Cat Clinic

24-hour

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 3.7 km

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BDW Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 6.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

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.