About this practice
Bourne Veterinary Practice is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Canterbury, Kent. The practice is in the CT4 5EU area. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Littlebourne Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 2.53 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 Bourne Veterinary Practice 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:
34 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BH· 4.5 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Is Bourne Veterinary Practice accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Bourne Veterinary Practice and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Canterbury.
What if my pet has an emergency near Canterbury?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery, about 4.53 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Bourne Veterinary Practice?
Yes — Littlebourne Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.53 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 Bourne Veterinary Practice?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Canterbury. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Does Bourne Veterinary Practice 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 Bourne Veterinary Practice to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near Bourne Veterinary Practice
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Wash Wag Go2.6 km
- Pets Grooming6.33 km
- Uppercuts13.04 km
Kennels & catteries
- Heart's Delight Kennels6.13 km
- Broomewood Kennels12.18 km
- Seathwaite Cattery13.3 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- The Lift Cafe19.85 km
- Forts22.69 km
Hydrotherapy
Parks & green space
- Littlebourne Park2.53 km
- Charlton Park3.37 km
- Barton allotment field4.02 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Herne Bay Beach13.28 km
- Abbot's Cliff Beach18.52 km
- The Warren18.73 km
Pet shops
- Aylesham Home & Pet Supplies4.9 km
- Pets at Home5.24 km
- Pets at Home6.34 km
Animal rescues
- RSPCA Canterbury and District6.09 km
- Retired Greyhounds Canterbury6.56 km
- The Retreat Animal Sanctuary33.43 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Duke of Cumberland14.6 km
- Brewery Brothers Beachside19.84 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 Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery (about 4.53 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery (about 4.53 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Bourne Veterinary Practice by distance:
- Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery4.53 km · directions
- Canterbury Veterinary Surgery5.44 km · directions
- Vets4Pets6.32 km · directions
- Ancare Veterinary Surgery6.88 km · directions
- VetShack9.01 km · directions