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Alistair J Poole, Harpenden
Harpenden, East of England
+441582462323
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Find themHarpenden, East of England
Listing updated19 Jul 2026
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About this practice
Looking for a vet in Harpenden? Alistair J Poole is listed in our directory. The practice address is 169 Luton Rd, Harpenden AL5 3BN. According to their website, they offer anaesthesia and surgical, blood pressure monitoring, blood samples and booster vaccinations. Reach the practice by phone on +441582462323, 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 Lydekker Park, roughly 0.85 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services offered
Practice services
- Anaesthesia And Surgical
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Blood Samples
- Booster Vaccinations
- Critical Care
- Flea Treatments And Wormers
- Geriatric Medicine
- Investigations And Treatments
- Laboratory Analysis
- Pet Dental Care
- Pet Fish
- Pet Food
- Regular Worming
- Repeat Prescription Service
- Routine Consultations
- Routine Procedures
- Soft Tissue Surgery
Pets treated
Ask Alistair J Poole 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 Alistair J Poole?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Alistair J Poole on +441582462323 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Harpenden.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Alistair J Poole?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Medivet Harpenden - Nine Lives Vets, about 1.95 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
Yes — Lydekker Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.85 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 Alistair J Poole?
Alistair J Poole is at 169 Luton Rd, Harpenden AL5 3BN. 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 Alistair J Poole 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 Alistair J Poole on +441582462323 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
105 Station Rd, Harpenden AL5 4UJ· 1.9 km
4 Castle Rise, St Albans AL4 8HX· 3.3 km
St Albans Veterinary Surgery
24-hour
4 St Stephen's Hill, St Albans AL1 2DS· 9.0 km
Vets4Pets - St Albans
24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Griffiths Way, St Albans AL1 2RJ· 9.3 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Medivet Harpenden - Nine Lives Vets (about 1.95 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Medivet Harpenden - Nine Lives Vets (about 1.95 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Alistair J Poole by distance:
- Tails & Type0.17 km · directions
- Icknield Veterinary Group1.06 km · directions
- Medivet Harpenden - Nine Lives Vets1.95 km · directions
- Attimore Veterinary Group - Wheathampstead3.27 km · directions
- Nine Lives Veterinary Centre3.52 km · directions