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Academy Veterinary Centre

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Emergency / urgent care listed

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In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Academy Veterinary Centre is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It's located at 6 Academy Street, Stranraer, DG9 7DR. According to their website, they offer surgery, vaccinations and emergency care. They are listed as offering emergency or urgent care — confirm by phone before travelling. Reach the practice by phone on +44 1776 703131, or check their website for details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. The nearest park we have on file is Dick's Hill Park, roughly 0.61 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

Services offered

✓Surgery
✓Vaccinations
✓Emergency care

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Academy Veterinary Centre before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Jubilee Veterinary Centre

Emergency

Jubilee Road, Newtownards· 55.8 km

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Glenburn Vet

Emergency

384 Antrim Road, BT36 5EJ· 65.3 km

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Dalblair Veterinary Surgery

24-hour

52 Dalblair Road, Ayr, KA7 1UQ· 66.8 km

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County Vets

24-hour

South Ayrshire, KA8 9DU· 69.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Academy Veterinary Centre?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Academy Veterinary Centre on +44 1776 703131 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Dumfries and Galloway.

What if my pet has an emergency near Dumfries and Galloway?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Jubilee Veterinary Centre, about 55.75 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Academy Veterinary Centre?

Yes — Dick's Hill Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.61 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Where can I park at Academy Veterinary Centre?

Academy Veterinary Centre is at 6 Academy Street, Stranraer, DG9 7DR. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Can Academy Veterinary Centre see rabbits or small animals?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Academy Veterinary Centre on +44 1776 703131 to check they treat your species before booking.