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Paws Colchester

Colchester, East of England

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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

Paws Colchester provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Colchester. The practice address is 10 The Willows, Colchester, CO2 8PZ. Reach the practice by phone on +44 1206 561407, or check their website for details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. The nearest park we have on file is Garrison greensward, roughly 0.75 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 Paws Colchester 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:

Mayne Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

81 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AF· 3.7 km

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Penrose Vets

Emergency

70 Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9XE· 5.1 km

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Blackwater Vets

Emergency

Kingsland Road· 10.1 km

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Clarendon House

Emergency

Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD· 21.0 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Paws Colchester?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Paws Colchester on +44 1206 561407 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Colchester.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Paws Colchester?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Mayne Veterinary Clinic, about 3.66 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 — Garrison greensward is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.75 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 Paws Colchester?

Paws Colchester is at 10 The Willows, Colchester, CO2 8PZ. 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 Paws Colchester 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 Paws Colchester on +44 1206 561407 to check they treat your species before booking.