Thistle Vets
Veterinary practice in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Practice information
Map & directions
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Services to check when you call
We don't hold a verified service list for every practice, so use this as a checklist of questions to ask when you ring Thistle Vets. Most UK first-opinion vets offer the core services below, but availability varies — always confirm:
- ✓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
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 a lot between vets, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Thistle Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
120 Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 4LA· 20.0 km
Union Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4DE· 61.7 km
43-47 Cogan Road, Glasgow, G43 1BJ· 66.7 km
Skene Road, AB15 8PJ· 149.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thistle Vets an emergency vet?
We don't have confirmed emergency or out-of-hours status for Thistle Vets. Many day practices use a separate out-of-hours provider, so call them first — and if it's urgent, check the nearby emergency vets listed on this page.
Does Thistle Vets treat rabbits and small pets?
Many UK practices see rabbits and other small pets, but exotic and small-animal expertise varies between vets. Ring Thistle Vets to confirm before booking, especially for an unusual species.
What are Thistle Vets's opening hours?
Listed hours: Mo-Fr 08:15-06:45, Sa 09:00-04:45, Su 10:00-13:00. Hours come from OpenStreetMap and can change — please confirm with the practice.
How do I contact Thistle Vets?
Phone: +44 131 443 4400. Address: 2a New Mart Road, Edinburgh.
Other vets in City of Edinburgh
19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh
About this listing
Always phone before travelling — especially for emergencies. Details below are community-sourced and can change.
- Source: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Last checked 17 Jun 2026.
- Emergency labels: “24-hour emergency” = listed as open 24/7. “Emergency / urgent care listed” = listed as offering urgent care, not necessarily out-of-hours — confirm by phone.
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