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West End Vets

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

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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

West End Vets provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around City of Edinburgh. You can call them on +44 131 229 7619 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. The nearest park we have on file is West Princes Street Gardens, roughly 0.51 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

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 West End 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:

The Cat Clinic

24-hour

36 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh· 2.3 km

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BDW Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

124 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh· 3.3 km

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Batchelor, Davidson & Watson - Veterinary Surgeons

Emergency

19 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh· 3.5 km

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West Edinburgh Vets

Emergency

163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD· 4.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with West End Vets?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone West End Vets on +44 131 229 7619 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in City of Edinburgh.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to West End Vets?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Cat Clinic, about 2.3 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Yes — West Princes Street Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.51 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.

Does West End Vets treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone West End Vets on +44 131 229 7619 to check they treat your species before booking.