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Atherton Veterinary Centre, Wigan
Wigan, North West
+44 1942 876873 · Opening hours below
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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
Atherton Veterinary Centre is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Wigan, North West. It's located at 124 Bolton Road, M46 9JZ. You can call them on +44 1942 876873 or visit their website to find out more. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Central Park, roughly 1.23 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 Atherton 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 Atherton Veterinary Centre?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Atherton Veterinary Centre on +44 1942 876873 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Wigan.
What if my pet has an emergency near Wigan?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Harrison Family Vets, Tyldesley, about 3.84 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Atherton Veterinary Centre?
Yes — Central Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.23 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.
Is there parking near Atherton Veterinary Centre?
Atherton Veterinary Centre is at 124 Bolton Road, M46 9JZ. 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.
Does Atherton Veterinary Centre treat rabbits and small pets?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Atherton Veterinary Centre on +44 1942 876873 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Unit 4-5, Retail Park, Parr Bridge Works, Mosley Common Rd, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 8QH· 3.8 km
Vets for Pets - Walkden
24-hour
4 Bolton Rd, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester M28 3EE· 5.4 km
Manchester Rd, Bolton BL2 1HQ· 6.3 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Harrison Family Vets, Tyldesley (about 3.84 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Harrison Family Vets, Tyldesley (about 3.84 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Atherton Veterinary Centre by distance:
- Medivet1.83 km · directions
- David Eccles Veterinary Practice2.51 km · directions
- Harrison Family Vets, Tyldesley3.84 km · directions
- St. Helens Road Veterinary Clinic4.17 km · directions
- My Pets Vets4.58 km · directions
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