About this practice
Mercer & Hughes (Vets) is a veterinary practice in Uttlesford, Essex. The practice is in the CB11 3HU area. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, The Common is around 0.35 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 Mercer & Hughes (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:
West Suffolk, CB9 8NJ· 13.1 km
32 Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JE· 23.5 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Does Mercer & Hughes (Vets) take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Mercer & Hughes (Vets) and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Uttlesford.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Mercer & Hughes (Vets)?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Homefield Road Veterinary Surgery, about 13.06 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Mercer & Hughes (Vets)?
Yes — The Common is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.35 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 Mercer & Hughes (Vets)?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Uttlesford. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can Mercer & Hughes (Vets) 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 Mercer & Hughes (Vets) to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near Mercer & Hughes (Vets)
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Tops 'n' Tails1.25 km
- Clares Grooming Parlour5.74 km
- Waggy’s Dog Boarding, Daycare and Grooming10.89 km
Kennels & catteries
- Little Paddocks5.68 km
- Crabbs Green Farm Boarding Kennels13.17 km
- Rehoming Animals Telephone Service17.99 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Dao Cafe18.86 km
- David's Cafe33.13 km
- The Coffee House at The Apex39.98 km
Hydrotherapy
- Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital17.28 km
- Animal Rehab Centre23.07 km
- Pet Therapy Rooms23.53 km
Pet crematoria
- Resting Pets32.59 km
- Suffolk Pet and Horse Crematorium34.08 km
- Phoenix Pet Cremations36.61 km
Parks & green space
- The Common0.35 km
- The Avenue1.15 km
- Audley End Estate1.78 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Stort Beach28.41 km
- Mill Beach45.78 km
- East Point Beach49.75 km
Pet shops
- Pets at Home1.23 km
- Animall3.07 km
- The Pet Hut14.59 km
Animal rescues
- Animal Rescue Charity15.98 km
- All Dogs Matter40.58 km
- Wood Green Animal Shelter41 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- Black Horse Inn24.13 km
- Dyke's End27.79 km
- Oakes Barn39.9 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Uttlesford
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Homefield Road Veterinary Surgery (about 13.06 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Harlow (about 28.97 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Mercer & Hughes (Vets) by distance:
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- Vets4Pets - Saffron Walden1.23 km · directions
- Saffron Walden Veterinary Clinic1.37 km · directions
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