
Riverside Veterinary Practice - Livingston
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Howden South Lodge, Howden, Livingston EH54 6AD
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Welcome to Riverside Veterinary Practice - Livingston
Established in 1981, Riverside Veterinary Practice is a friendly, community-focused clinic based in Livingston. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care for pets and peace of mind for their owners. Our experienced team of vets, nurses, and support staff are passionate about animal health and treat every pet as if they were their own.
Whether it's a routine check-up, emergency treatment, or advice on your pet's wellbeing, we offer a full range of veterinary services.
At Riverside we're committed to honest advice, compassionate care, and building lasting relationships with the families we serve.
Opening hours
Monday
08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 18:00
Thursday
08:30 - 18:00
Friday
08:30 - 18:00
Saturday
08:30 - 16:00
Sunday
Closed
Appointments hours
Monday
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 16:00
Opening hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 16:00
Closed
Appointments hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 16:00
Emergency support
In the event of an emergency during our normal opening hours, please call the practice and you will be advised what to do next.
01506 437096Out of hours support
If your call is during the night or at the weekend whilst our practice is closed, please contact Vets Now Edinburgh.
Vets Now Edinburgh are a dedicated emergency service with full-time night staff who will be alert and effective even at unsociable hours. Their qualified vets and nurses have a special interest, experience and training in all aspects of urgent critical care.
Their caring team are available to provide free telephone advice in the event that you feel that your pet may need urgent care, and they will provide you with an emergency consultation at the Out of Hours clinic if your pet needs to be seen.
Vets Now Edinburgh,
2B Hutchison Crossway,
Edinburgh,
EH14 1RR
Our Services
Consultations with our vets and nurses can be for routine check ups or arranged for a specific new or ongoing health concerns. Consultations are by appointment only.
Our trained vets and nurses can perform a full dental check, identifying any dental disease, its severity and making a recommendation for treatment. We have the facilities to perform dental procedures on-site.
We can perform lab work such as blood tests and imaging such as ultrasound and x-rays in practice that will help us diagnose more complex conditions.
Nobody expects an emergency; thankfully we have vets available to help, any time of the day or night via our Out of Hours service providers.
Microchips allow your pet to be identified if it gets lost and is a legal requirement for some pets. We can microchip your pet quickly and safely using a special needle.
Performed by our vets, neutering is a routine surgical procedure which removes a pet’s ovaries or testicles, so they are no longer able to breed.
Our highly trained nurses run many routine healthcare clinics. They have a vast knowledge and experience when it comes to keeping your pets happy and healthy.
We can provide you with full anti-parasitic treatment to help prevent your pets being infected with fleas, worms, ticks, lice and mites.
We offer a range of commonly performed surgeries such as neutering and lump removals in our theatres onsite.
We administer annual essential vaccinations for your pets as well as any needed for travelling abroad. Our vaccination appointments always include a physical examination to ensure your pet is healthy.
Referral Service
We have specialised equipment and vets with specific ophthalmology expertise that can diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the eyes.
Referral Service
We have specialised equipment and vets with specific orthopaedic expertise that can perform complex surgeries on bones and joints.
Referral Service
We have specialised equipment and vets with advanced expertise that can perform complex soft tissue surgeries. Soft tissue refers to any procedure not including the bones and joints.
Some of our vets are specifically interested in exotic species, meaning they can offer a GP service including basic health checks, routine healthcare and advice to exotic pets.
We have a specially trained vet that can perform acupuncture on your pet. Acupuncture is most commonly used to manage pain and help abdominal issues such as IBS, constipation and cystitis.
We have a specially trained team member who can perform therapeutic laser therapy on your pet. It is used to manage a range of painful conditions by increasing blood flow, relaxing muscles and decreasing inflammation which helps to reduce pain, reduce inflammation and increase healing speed.
We can quickly and easily take your pet’s blood pressure to check for hypertension (high blood pressure); this is recommended in all pets over 8 years old.
Our veterinary nurses are not stylists but can provide some grooming services to make sure your pets are comfortable such as removing matts and nail clipping.
A six-month health check assesses your pet’s overall wellbeing including their weight, dental hygiene, grooming, behaviour, and any need for parasite control. It ensures your pet is healthy and can provide preventative treatment.
We have qualified Official Veterinarians who can provide you with the essential documents needed to travel abroad with your pet including Animal Health Certificates.
We can empty your dog’s anal sac if they become impacted, inflamed or infected. Often, this can be manually done by a nurse but sometimes will require additional treatment.
Puppy parties are run by our nursing team, and they facilitate positive socialisation experiences with other dogs and people. Whilst the puppies play, you will receive lots of useful information and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
If circumstances mean you are unable to visit our practice, our vets and nurses can provide veterinary care to your pet at your home.
Nurse Clinics
Our experienced veterinary nurses run regular check-ups and preventative treatments.
- Dental care clinic
- Diabetic care
- Anal sac expression
- Weight management clinics
- Post-operative care clinic
- Fleas, ticks and worming treatments
- Blood pressure checks
- Nail clipping and grooming
- Blood sampling
Accreditations & Awards
RCVS General Practice
This RCVS accreditation confirms our practice meets all requirements as a primary care practice and that we aim to achieve of high standards of clinical care.
Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver
The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) recognises that we meet additional criteria to continuously ensure your cats' welfare, making vet visits as stress-free as possible.
Riverside Veterinary Practice is part of CVS (UK) Limited, a company which owns veterinary practices within the UK. Company Registration Number 03777473 – Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. VAT number: GB737145235