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Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery

Canterbury, South East

24-hour emergency
Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery — street view
24-hour careListed as open 24/7
Own websiteDetails from the practice
Opening hoursListed below
Find themCanterbury, South East
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

Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Canterbury. The practice address is 34 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BH. According to their website, they offer consultations, surgery, vaccinations and microchipping. The practice is listed as offering round-the-clock emergency cover; call ahead before travelling. Reach the practice by phone on +44 1227 765522, or check their website for details. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, St Mary Bredin is around 0.42 km away.

Services offered

  • Consultations
  • Surgery
  • Vaccinations
  • Microchipping
  • Neutering
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Emergency care
  • Grooming
  • Puppy & kitten care

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

VetShack — street view
VetShack
Emergency

Station Road, Canterbury, CT4 7HX· 5.3 km

Earls Hall Veterinary — street view

557 Rayleigh Road, SS9 5HP· 45.8 km

Essex Vets — street view
Essex Vets
24-hour

Knight Street, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5ZL· 52.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Does Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery on +44 1227 765522 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Canterbury.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is VetShack, about 5.25 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 — St Mary Bredin is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.42 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 Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery?

Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery is at 34 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BH. 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 Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery 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 Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery on +44 1227 765522 to check they treat your species before booking.

Pet-friendly places near Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery

The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.

Dog groomers

Dog-friendly cafés

Parks & green space

  • St Mary Bredin0.42 km
  • Barton allotment field0.54 km
  • King George V Memorial Field0.67 km

Dog-friendly beaches

  • Herne Bay Beach11.37 km
  • South Shellness Beach14.63 km
  • Shellness Beach15.34 km

Pet shops

  • Pets at Home1.97 km
  • Pets at Home2.06 km
  • Aylesham Home & Pet Supplies9.37 km

Animal rescues

  • RSPCA Canterbury and District6.23 km
  • Retired Greyhounds Canterbury10.03 km
  • The Retreat Animal Sanctuary31.09 km

Dog-friendly pubs

  • The Duke of Cumberland10.76 km
  • Brewery Brothers Beachside22.73 km

Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.

Pet owners in Canterbury

If it’s an emergency

The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is VetShack (about 5.25 km away). Always phone before you travel.

Nearest 24-hour hospital: Earls Hall Veterinary (about 45.75 km).

Nearest vet practices

The closest practices to Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery by distance: