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, Balshaw Villa Garden is one of the closest green spaces, about 2.97 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 Hillcrest Animal Hospital before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
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 — Balshaw Villa Garden is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.97 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.
Pet-friendly places near Hillcrest Animal Hospital
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Fur, Tails and Nails8.31 km
- Glamour Pups Dog Grooming13.3 km
- Pretty Pooch13.75 km
Kennels & catteries
Dog-friendly cafés
- Kenyon Hall Farm Cafe23.44 km
- Boundary Cafe31.47 km
- Brew32.23 km
Hydrotherapy
Parks & green space
- Balshaw Villa Garden2.97 km
- Village Park3.83 km
- Withy Grove Park7.99 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- London Bridge Inn32.55 km
- The Thorn Inn34.66 km
- Hatton Arms35.72 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
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
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