Vet practice

Greenwood & Brown, Pontefract

Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

Find themWakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

Details checked17 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

Based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, Greenwood & Brown is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at Mill Hill Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HY. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Friarwood Valley Gardens, roughly 0.27 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

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 Greenwood & Brown 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:

Holly House Vets

24-hour

468 Street Lane, Leeds, LS17 6HA· 22.6 km

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Aire Veterinary Centre

24-hour

177 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, LS6 3EJ· 23.1 km

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Perfect Paws Vets

Emergency

1 Clayton Wood Court, Leeds, LS16 6QW· 26.0 km

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Churchfield Veterinary Centre Equine Unit

24-hour

Barnsley Road, Sheffield, S36 8AA· 26.0 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Greenwood & Brown?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Greenwood & Brown and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Wakefield.

What if my pet has an emergency near Wakefield?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Holly House Vets, about 22.62 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Greenwood & Brown?

Yes — Friarwood Valley Gardens is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.27 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 Greenwood & Brown?

Greenwood & Brown is at Mill Hill Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HY. 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 Greenwood & Brown 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 Greenwood & Brown to check they treat your species before booking.