Veterinary Clinics in Edinburgh

The Hospital for Small Animals at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies — universally known as the Royal Dick Vet School — is one of the most advanced veterinary hospitals in Europe and one of the finest in the world. It is part of the University of Edinburgh, one of the top-ranked veterinary schools globally. The hospital offers complete diagnostic and surgical capabilities, specialist oncology, cardiology, neurology, and ophthalmology, and a 24-hour emergency and critical care unit. For serious cases, this is where Edinburgh's own vets refer. If your pet has a genuine emergency and you are in Edinburgh, this is the definitive resource.

Vets Now Edinburgh is the city's primary out-of-hours and overnight emergency veterinary service for cats and dogs, located in Bruntsfield — a central and accessible neighbourhood. They operate during the evening and overnight on weekdays, and around the clock on weekends and bank holidays, covering the gap when regular practice clinics are closed. As a national network (Vets Now operates across the UK), they maintain consistent standards and emergency protocols. If your pet needs attention at night or over the weekend and you are staying in central Edinburgh, Bruntsfield is a short taxi or Lothian Bus journey.