Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Local Veterinary Practice
Border Vets began as a family practice in the 1940s, delivering dedicated care to pets and owners across the Borders region. Our ethos centres on treating every patient and client as part of our family, combining traditional values with modern veterinary practices. With fully equipped branches in Galashiels and Selkirk, our experienced team provides comprehensive pet healthcare services, including vaccinations, dental care, and emergency support. We prioritise preventative care through tailored health plans, ensuring pets receive consistent, high-quality treatment. Our commitment to community extends to house calls and compassionate end-of-life care, reflecting our holistic approach to animal welfare.By maintaining state-of-the-art facilities and staying abreast of veterinary advancements, we ensure accurate diagnostics and effective treatments. Our team's extensive experience and focus on client education help pet owners make informed decisions about their animals' wellbeing. Through transparent communication and ethical practices, we have built a trusted reputation as a reliable local veterinary partner. Our membership in the VetPartners network further strengthens our resources while preserving our independent, personal service ethos. This enduring dedication to excellence has made us a cornerstone of pet healthcare in the Scottish Borders since 1940.
Services
Vaccinations
Neutering
Microchipping
Dental Care
Flea & Tick Control
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- Established family practice serving the Borders since 1940
- Modern facilities with in-house diagnostic equipment
- Personalised preventative healthcare plans for pets
- Experienced team providing compassionate, community-focused care
- Emergency support and home visit services available
Services
Vaccinations
We administer essential vaccinations for dogs, cats, and small animals, including annual boosters and starter courses. Our protocols follow veterinary guidelines to protect against common diseases. Clients receive documentation for travel and boarding requirements.
Neutering
Our surgical neutering services include spaying and castration procedures with pre-operative assessments. We provide expert advice on optimal timing and post-operative care for different breeds and ages.
Dental Care
We offer comprehensive dental services from routine scale-and-polish treatments to extractions and gum disease management. Regular check-ups help prevent painful dental conditions in pets.
Microchipping
Permanent identification microchips are implanted for dogs, cats, and small animals. This service includes registration on national databases to aid recovery if pets become lost.
House Calls
We provide home visits for routine care and end-of-life support. Emergency visits can be arranged before 10am for same-day assistance with mobility-restricted pets.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide vaccinations, neutering, dental care, microchipping, flea control, travel documentation, and emergency house calls for pets.
Do you offer pet health insurance plans?
Yes, our Pet Health Plans cover vaccinations, check-ups, parasite treatments, and discounted procedures for dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Are emergency vet services available?
We provide emergency support and home visits for urgent pet care needs.
Can you care for small animals and exotic pets?
Our services include treatment for rabbits and other small animals with specialised preventative care plans.
Do you have branches in multiple locations?
We operate modern veterinary clinics in Galashiels and Selkirk, serving the Scottish Borders region.
How do I register my pet with your practice?
Visit our website to register as a new client and transfer your pet's medical history before joining our health plans.
