About this practice
Bay Vets is a vets serving Lancaster and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at 20 Hornby Road, Caton, LA2 9QS. Visit their website for opening hours and contact details. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Hermitage Field is one of the closest green spaces, about 1.13 km away.
Services to check
- ✓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 this as questions to ask when you call.
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 Bay Vets 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:
Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HH· 15.6 km
Leachfield Industrial Estate, Garstang, PR3 1PR· 19.0 km
Natland Road, Kendal, LA9 7SX· 26.5 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Vets accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Bay Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Lancaster.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Bay Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Westmorland Veterinary Group, about 15.65 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Bay Vets?
Yes — Hermitage Field is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.13 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.
Bay Vets is at 20 Hornby Road, Caton, LA2 9QS. 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.
Pet-friendly places near Bay Vets
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Diva Dogs0.08 km
- The Dog Spot5.85 km
- Barkers Canine Beautician5.94 km
Kennels & catteries
- Bear5 km
- Hest Bank Kennels6.37 km
- Hornby Castle Kennels6.98 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- The Old Sawmill Cafe21.83 km
- The Reading Rooms Kitchen28.45 km
- High Street Coffee28.77 km
Hydrotherapy
- Canine Health & Hydro34.75 km
Parks & green space
- Hermitage Field1.13 km
- Lancaster Moor4.55 km
- Whalley Playing Field5.38 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Mallows Bay9.83 km
- Half Moon Bay12.94 km
Pet shops
- AJ Exotics and Pet Supplies5.74 km
- Cosy Dogs6.38 km
- Pace Pet Supplies6.77 km
Animal rescues
- Animal Care6.94 km
- Animal Rescue Cumbria32.3 km
- Animal Welfare33.25 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Borough6.09 km
- The White Cross6.14 km
- The Water Witch6.56 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Lancaster
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Westmorland Veterinary Group (about 15.65 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Highgate Veterinary Clinic (about 27.6 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Bay Vets by distance:
- Lanes Vets5.4 km · directions
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