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  2. Craigleith Vets4Pets

Craigleith Vets4Pets

Inside Pets at Home
Craigleith Retail Park
South Groathill Avenue
Craigleith
Edinburgh
EH4 2LN

Tel: Telephone: 0131 315 0730

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Need emergency care? See out of hours information.

Normal Opening Hours

  • Monday 09:00  -  20:00
  • Tuesday 09:00  -  20:00
  • Wednesday 09:00  -  20:00
  • Thursday 09:00  -  20:00
  • Friday 09:00  -  20:00
  • Saturday 09:00  -  18:00
  • Sunday 10:00  -  18:00

Holiday Opening Hours

Good Friday

  • Friday 07 Apr 09:00  -  18:00

Easter Saturday

  • Saturday 08 Apr 09:00  -  18:00

Easter Sunday

  • Sunday 09 Apr 10:00  -  18:00

Easter Monday

  • Monday 10 Apr 09:00  -  18:00

Parking and access information

Situated within Craigleith Retail Park we have ample available parking. The Retail Park has a 3 hour parking limit after which visitors may be liable to receive a parking penalty. 

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Meet the team

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Miss Emma

Vet and Practice Partner

BVM&S MRCVS

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My name is Emma Gatenby and I qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2013. I had always known that I wanted to be a vet ever since I could remember and I worked hard to get into vet school as soon as I left my final year of high school. After several years working as a general practitioner in small animal practice I decided to become a Joint Venture Partner with Vets4Pets after having worked at another practice since 2016.

I am currently studying for a certificate in advanced veterinary practice and am very interested in canine and feline medicine. I particularly enjoy endocrinology and gastroenterology as these cases are often challenging and treatment can make a real difference to the lives of the animals and their owners. 

I live at home with my bear dog Kobi and my crazy cats, Kai and Damon. I also love reptiles and have 3 snakes. 

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Miss Emma

Veterinary Surgeon

BVM&S

Miss Lucy

Veterinary Nurse

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My name is Lucy Goddard. I qualified from Edinburgh Napier University in 2020 and have been working at Craigleith ever since.

I have four dogs and in my spare time enjoy taking them walks. I have just welcomed a new puppy into the family whose name is Kiwi.

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Aimee

Veterinary Nurse

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Aimee has been working in practice since 2009 and qualified from Edinburgh’s Telford College in 2013 after completing placements at a small animal practice in Edinburgh and GUVS Small Animal Hospital. 

She has worked at Vets4Pets since qualifying. She has a very keen interest in feline nursing and a soft spot for geriatric feline patients in particular. 

She completed the ISFM Certificate of Feline Nursing with distinction in 2018. 

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is kept on her toes with her young daughter and her cat, Poppy.

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Chris

Practice Partner

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After serving Queen & Country for 26 years as a Senior Supply & Logistics Officer in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, seeing combat in the Falklands Conflict and the first Gulf War, and as a Staff Officer at Portsmouth Naval Base for the last 7 years of my career, I decided to come ashore in 2003, for the quiet life and to spend more time with the family. 

Of course life isn't like that and after working as a broadband tech for O2, customer service with the likes of Amazon, Sky and British Gas, as well as owning and operating several businesses, I finally found myself inside the veterinary profession as a complete wide eyed newbie. 

Massive learning curve later our practice has now been growing for the last 4 years and I am greatly enjoying this latest part of my life. 

The family have always had dogs, usually a wee Yorkie, but we have had a couple of large German Shepherds too in recent years. 

No pets in my home currently but I still get to "share" my daughters dog, two cats and three snakes on occasion. 

Mrs Samantha

Client Care Advisor

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Michaela

Client Care Advisor

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I am a recent graduate of Psychology and Sociology at Edinburgh Napier University. All my life I have been surrounded by and loved by animals. While I decided not to pursue veterinary sciences, I have spent my adult life giving that love back by providing pet sitting/boarding service, deeply enjoying every second I spend with animals.

In my free time I do my best to keep a little active by enjoying the occasional hike or a short session at the gym. I am an old soul who loves to listen to some 70s music while knitting or crocheting. I am unfortunately not an animal mum yet but I cannot wait to bring home a fur baby of my own one day.

Since starting my job as a Client Care Advisor at Craigleith Vets4Pets, I have already learn so many new, interesting things and met so many lovely people and animals. I know that visits to the vet can often be stressful and worry-some and that’s why I hope to make this experience a little better along the way. Our clinical stuff truly does go above and beyond to provide the best service possible to your beloved fur babies and I am proud of being a part of the team

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Siena

Client Care Advisor

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Hi! I’m Siena one of the client care advisors here at Craigleith.

Growing up in both Australia and Asia, animals (including those of the slithering variety!) were ever present in my life. I was a dedicated viewer of Animal Planet as a child and spent many an evening frog-spotting. As such I have developed a real love for amphibians and reptiles.

I have owned a number of pets myself from fish to rabbits to terrapins!

My true soulmate was my childhood dog - a miniature schnauzer who passed away at the grand age of 16. Because of my deep connection to him I truly understand how much pets mean to us all - they are truly members of the family. I know all too well how apprehensive you (and your pet!) may be about a Vet visit and my hope is to ensure both you and your companion are treated with the utmost care and compassion here at Vets4Pets Craigleith.

Currently I have a cheeky wee cat called Maya! She is full of energy and personality and definitely keeps me on my toes!

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James

Veterinary Care Assistant

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I’ve worked for a number of practices now with only one goal in mind🙂 to become a vet nurse. I love all kinds of animals, dogs being a particular favourite. Close to my heart are my two shown in the picture - Lucy and Jessie. I always strive to deliver the best standard of care for your pet on a daily basis.

In my spare time I listen and play a lot of music, I play guitar. I also enjoy long walks and going home to visit my family and dogs.”
George

George

Client Care Advisor

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After spending 4 years in the Royal Air Force I've chosen to follow my dream to become a veterinary surgeon. I started working at vets4pets in December 2022 and have enjoyed every minute of it so far.


On a sunny day a little bit of surfing always gets me in a good mood, while on a rainy day I often dive into the world of fantasy. However, come rain or sunshine I will never say no to a good Nandos date.

I hope to be working here through my journey in veterinary Medicine. I have a 6 month old Pembroke corgi named Yuri who with me has settled into the team here at Craigleith well.

Vets4Pets Craigleith is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Plus, on site car parking too!

The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!

Services

  • Emergency cover Emergency cover
    Even if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
  • Open 7 Days a Week Open 7 Days a Week
    We are open 7 days a week.
  • Anaesthesia Anaesthesia
    General anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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  • Biochemistry Biochemistry
    Allows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.

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  • Blood Pressure Monitor Blood Pressure Monitor
    Used to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
  • Cruciate Surgery Cruciate Surgery
    Surgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
  • Dentistry Dentistry
    The treatment and prevention of dental disease
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  • Digital X-Ray Digital X-Ray
    Digital X ray equipment is available.
  • ECG ECG
    ECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
  • Echocardiography (heart scans) Echocardiography (heart scans)
    Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
  • Electrolyte Electrolyte
    Enables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
  • Endoscopy Endoscopy
    Enables us to capture real-time images of internal organs and structures using an endoscope.
  • Fracture Repair Fracture Repair
    Orthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
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  • Haematology – Blood testing Haematology – Blood testing
    Allows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
  • Health Plans Health Plans
    Designed to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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  • Hospital Ward Hospital Ward
    Suite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
  • In-house Laboratory In-house Laboratory
    A range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
  • Isolation Unit Isolation Unit
    A special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
  • Locally Owned Locally Owned
    This practice is locally owned.
  • Medication Medication
    Medication
  • Nurse Clinic Nurse Clinic
    Appointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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  • Nutritional Advice Nutritional Advice
    Advice and support for your pet's diet.
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  • Operating Theatre Operating Theatre
    An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
  • Oxygen Chamber Oxygen Chamber
    Enables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
  • Pet Passport / Animal Health Certificate Pet Passport / Animal Health Certificate
    Trained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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  • Prescriptions Prescriptions
    We can provide written prescriptions upon request.
  • Separate Cat & Dog Wards Separate Cat & Dog Wards
    Separate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Soft Tissue Soft Tissue
    Surgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
  • Ultrasound Ultrasound
    Generates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
  • Weight Clinic Weight Clinic
    Monitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
  • X-Ray X-Ray
    Generates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.

Practice accreditations

  • RCVS accreditation EDITED
  • Cat Friendly Clinic Logo Silver (1)

Health Plans

Health Plan

Complete Care

From £8 a month
Save at least £215 on routine pet healthcare
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Health Plan

Complete Care Senior

From £17
Save at least £342 on routine pet healthcare
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Health Plans

Flea & Worm Pack

Protect your pet and your pocket!
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Out of hours

Vets Now Edinburgh
2b Hutchison Crossway
Gorgie
Edinburgh
EH14 1RR

Tel: Telephone: 0131 444 0990

Standard consultation fees start from £307.50

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