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Academy Veterinary Centre, Stranraer
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
+44 1776 703131 · Opening hours below
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Emergency careUrgent care listed
Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Opening hoursListed below
Find themDumfries and Galloway, Scotland
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
Practice services
- Surgery
- Vaccinations
- Emergency care
Pets treated
Ask Academy Veterinary Centre which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
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 Vets for Pets - Bangor, about 50.38 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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
397 Old Holywood Rd, Holywood BT18 9QH· 60.5 km
Ashwood Vets — Dundonald
24-hour
69-71 Comber Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2AE· 61.1 km
Ashwood Vets — Saintfield
24-hour
29 Belfast Rd, Saintfield, Ballynahinch BT24 7EP· 71.0 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Bangor (about 50.38 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Vets for Pets - Bangor (about 50.38 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Academy Veterinary Centre by distance:
- Academy Vet Centre35.06 km · directions
- Creebridge Veterinary Centre35.36 km · directions
- Alan Jeans39.24 km · directions
- ACE Vets Donaghadee43.73 km · directions
- Holistic Pet47.39 km · directions