About Veterinary Care in Borders
Borders has 3 veterinary clinics in the current county picture, giving pet owners a moderate evidence base rather than a deep one when comparing vets in Borders. The county stands out for universal weekend opening across all 3 clinics, and clinic coverage also reaches every town included here, which matters in an area where overall choice is still limited.
Top 3 clinics (current county ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers Veterinary Practice | 66/100 | — | Yes |
| Armac Vets Ltd | 59/100 | — | — |
| Batchelor Davidson & Watson Ltd | 57/100 | — | Yes |
- •Two Rivers Veterinary Practice: 4.9★ (57 reviews), verified: no, published prices: 34
- •Armac Vets Ltd: 4.7★ (114 reviews), verified: no, published prices: 0
- •Batchelor Davidson & Watson Ltd: 4.7★ (178 reviews), verified: no, published prices: 22
Across Borders, the main story for pet owners is limited choice rather than missing care. There are only three clinics, so personal fit and appointment availability may matter more than building a long shortlist, and the review base is still fairly thin. Even so, the county’s service mix looks broad enough that most routine and general veterinary needs should be manageable without immediately looking outside Borders.
Geographically, coverage appears broader than the clinic count suggests, with every town in the current county picture having at least one clinic. That reduces the chance of all options being concentrated in one centre, although anyone living between towns may still feel the limits of a three-clinic market, especially for repeat visits or urgent same-day trips.
The ranked comparison table above is a quick guide to how Borders clinics compare on review signals, verified status and Published prices. None of the listed clinics are verified, which only means their listing details have not yet been confirmed by a registered user. Pricing transparency is patchy rather than absent, weekend access is consistent across the county, and emergency or out-of-hours help is available at two clinics, but later evening access is thinner and 24-hour cover is not clear from the available information.
If you are choosing between vets in Borders, it makes sense to check the basics before you need urgent care: how out-of-hours arrangements work, whether fees for common services are published, and which days offer the most convenient appointments. With two clinics involved in VN training, it is also worth asking about nurse-led appointments, preventative care support and follow-up arrangements, especially if you want a practice that can help with ongoing care as well as one-off visits.
Top Vets in Borders
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Borders, ranked for transparency, quality and customer reviews
Two Rivers Veterinary Practice is an independent mixed practice in Peebles, caring for pets, horses and farm animals, and it is listed in the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. The practice says it provides a full 24-hour emergency service for registered clients, with out-of-hours calls answered by one of its own vets. Recent feedback is very positive, with repeated praise for helpful staff, compassionate care, reasonable pricing, and the spacious newer surgery building.
Armac Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice serving both companion and farm animals in the Borders. It offers routine veterinary care through in-house consultations, diagnostics and surgery, alongside 24-hour emergency call-out for registered clients and home visits by appointment. Recent reviews continue to describe a friendly, reliable practice with strong long-term loyalty and prompt help in urgent situations.
Batchelor Davidson & Watson Ltd is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Walkerburn, established in the 1950s and listed as an RCVS General Practice. It treats dogs, cats and small pets including rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils and ferrets, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners regularly mention quick access, a clean and well-kept environment, and caring support for both routine and more complex cases. For out-of-hours emergencies, the practice directs clients to Vets Now in Edinburgh.
Greenside Vets in Jedburgh is a local veterinary clinic serving pet owners in Jedburgh and the wider Scottish Borders from 49 High St, Jedburgh TD8 6DQ. It offers a small, community-focused service with limited consulting hours on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00–4:00 PM. Client feedback is very positive, with reviewers highlighting the team’s warmth, helpfulness and calm reassurance.
Find Vets by Town in Borders
Browse veterinary practices by town across Borders, Scotland
