West Edinburgh Vets
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
About this practice
Looking for a vet in City of Edinburgh? West Edinburgh Vets is listed in our directory. The practice address is 163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD. According to their website, they offer consultations, surgery, vaccinations and neutering. Emergency or out-of-hours care is listed for this practice; always ring first. Reach the practice by phone on +44 131 560 2770, or check their website for details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. The nearest park we have on file is St Margaret's Park, roughly 0.39 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit. Cucina LC, a dog-friendly café roughly 3.81 km away, is listed in our local directory too.
Services offered
- ✓Consultations
- ✓Surgery
- ✓Vaccinations
- ✓Neutering
- ✓Emergency care
- ✓Hospitalisation
- ✓Puppy & kitten 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, so if you keep an unusual species, ask West Edinburgh 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:
19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh· 2.5 km
124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 6.8 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I register my pet with West Edinburgh Vets?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone West Edinburgh Vets on +44 131 560 2770 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to West Edinburgh Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons, about 2.54 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 — St Margaret's Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.39 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 West Edinburgh Vets?
West Edinburgh Vets is at 163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD. 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 West Edinburgh 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 West Edinburgh Vets on +44 131 560 2770 to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near West Edinburgh Vets
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Sassy Dog Groomers2.02 km
- Dogity5.04 km
- Grooming Marvellous5.3 km
Kennels & catteries
- citidogs creche6.53 km
- Edinburgh Tower Kennels For Cats7.33 km
- Porta Pups Dog Creche7.91 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Cucina LC3.81 km
- Fir Espresso Bar4.64 km
- Cowan & Sons4.79 km
Pet crematoria
- Central Pet Cremations31.34 km
Parks & green space
- St Margaret's Park0.39 km
- Union Park0.87 km
- Buttercup Farm Park1.06 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Cramond Foreshore4.24 km
- Drum Sands4.98 km
- Royston Beach5.3 km
Pet shops
- Pets at Home0.75 km
- Jollyes2.32 km
- Christine's Dog Parlour2.55 km
Animal rescues
- Lothian Animal Welfare Centre8.71 km
- Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home9.8 km
- Lothian Dog Home13.41 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Fountain4.06 km
- Cumberland Bar5.64 km
- Brass Monkey6.96 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in City of Edinburgh
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons (about 2.54 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: The Cat Clinic (about 6.18 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to West Edinburgh Vets by distance:
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