510 m awayIllustrative imageParks & green space
Harpers Lane Recreation Ground
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Hillcrest Animal Hospital, Chorley
Chorley, North West
Contact the practice directly · Opening hours below
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Opening hoursListed below
Find themChorley, North West
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
If you're near Chorley, Hillcrest Animal Hospital is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Harpers Lane Recreation Ground is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.51 km away.
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 Hillcrest Animal Hospital 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.
Is Hillcrest Animal Hospital accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Hillcrest Animal Hospital and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Chorley.
What if my pet has an emergency near Chorley?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Chorley Vets, about 0.7 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 — Harpers Lane Recreation Ground is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.51 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 Hillcrest Animal Hospital?
Hillcrest Animal Hospital is at Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX. 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 Hillcrest Animal Hospital 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 Hillcrest Animal Hospital to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
21/22 Roundhouse Ct, Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village, Chorley PR7 7JN· 2.6 km
Veterinary Vision Limited
Emergency
Park Hall Rd, Charnock Richard, Chorley PR7 5LP· 5.0 km
Gillivervet
24-hour
Bolton Road Garwood, Anderton, Chorley PR6 9HN· 5.9 km
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Pet-friendly places near Hillcrest Animal Hospital
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Coronation Recreation Ground
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Northumberland Street Gardens
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Charter House Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Boarding and care for time away from home.
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Barton Deane Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Boarding and care for time away from home.
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Pet owners in Chorley
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Chorley Vets (about 0.7 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Chorley Vets (about 0.7 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Hillcrest Animal Hospital by distance:
Other vets in Chorley
21/22 Roundhouse Ct, Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village, Chorley PR7 7JN
Doctors Ln, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5RA
Veterinary Vision Bamber Bridge
Emergency
Berkeley Drive, Preston, PR5 6BY
Veterinary Vision Limited
Emergency
Park Hall Rd, Charnock Richard, Chorley PR7 5LP