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Ark Veterinary Centre, Colchester
Colchester, East of England
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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
If you're near Colchester, Ark Veterinary Centre is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at 14 Church Lane, Colchester, CO3 4AF. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Wheatfield road park is around 0.81 km away.
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.
Does Ark Veterinary Centre take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Ark Veterinary Centre and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Colchester.
What if my pet has an emergency near Colchester?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is House Call Vet, about 2.29 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 — Wheatfield road park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.81 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?
Ark Veterinary Centre is at 14 Church Lane, Colchester, CO3 4AF. 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 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 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Medivet Colchester London Rd
24-hour
47 London Rd, Colchester CO3 9AJ· <1 km
Mayne Veterinary Clinic
24-hour
81 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AF· 3.2 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is House Call Vet (about 2.29 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Mayne Veterinary Clinic (about 3.15 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Ark Veterinary Centre by distance:
- Medivet Colchester London Rd0.94 km · directions
- St Runwald's Veterinary Surgery2.07 km · directions
- Vets4Pets2.29 km · directions
- House Call Vet2.29 km · directions
- Mayne Veterinary Clinic3.15 km · directions
Other vets in Colchester
Colchester Road, CO7 9ET
Mayne Veterinary Clinic
24-hour
81 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AF
Medivet Colchester London Rd
24-hour
47 London Rd, Colchester CO3 9AJ