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Ark Veterinary Centre, Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
+44 1576 202552
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Listing updated17 Jun 2026
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
Looking for a vet in Dumfries and Galloway? Ark Veterinary Centre is listed in our directory. The practice is in the DG10 9HR area. You can contact the practice by phone on +44 1576 202552. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. The nearest park we have on file is Annanside Recreation Area, roughly 0.3 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services to check
Practice services
- Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
- Neutering and routine surgery
- Dental treatment
- Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
- Microchipping
- Out-of-hours / emergency cover
- Exotics & small-pet care
We don’t hold a verified service list — use these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Ark 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 Ark Veterinary Centre?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Ark Veterinary Centre on +44 1576 202552 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Dumfries and Galloway.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Ark Veterinary Centre?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dryfe Vets, about 24.58 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 — Annanside Recreation Area is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.3 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 Ark Veterinary Centre?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Dumfries and Galloway. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can Ark 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 Ark Veterinary Centre on +44 1576 202552 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Vets for Pets - Carlisle
24-hour
Unit B, 54 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DF· 57.6 km
Craig Robinson Vets Wigton Road
Emergency
275 Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 6JY· 59.0 km
Craig Robinson Vets Rosehill
Emergency
6 Wavell Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2ST· 60.4 km
Getting ready for the vet
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near Ark Veterinary Centre
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Annanside Recreation Area
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Annanside Recreation Aerea
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
View on map470 m awayIllustrative imageStraight-line distances, not walking or driving distances. Businesses from the Giddy Pets directory; places from © OpenStreetMap contributors. Check access and dog policies before visiting.
Pet owners in Dumfries and Galloway
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dryfe Vets (about 24.58 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Two Rivers Vets (about 38.57 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Ark Veterinary Centre by distance:
- SoS Wildlife Hospital19.48 km · directions
- Miller Andrew & Partners23.32 km · directions
- Ark Veterinary Centre23.62 km · directions
- Dryfe Vets24.58 km · directions
- Vet Surgery27.3 km · directions