Vet practice

Penrose Vets

Colchester, East of England

Emergency / urgent care listed

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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

Penrose Vets is a veterinary practice in Colchester, Essex. You'll find the practice at 70 Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9XE. Their site lists services such as consultations, surgery, dental care and vaccinations. Emergency or out-of-hours care is listed for this practice; always ring first. You can call them on 01206842608 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Mill Road Sports Ground is around 1.11 km away.

Services offered

✓Consultations
✓Surgery
✓Dental care
✓Vaccinations
✓Microchipping
✓Neutering
✓Diagnostic imaging
✓Emergency care
✓Puppy & kitten care

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 Penrose 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:

Mayne Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

81 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AF· 2.6 km

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Blackwater Vets

Emergency

Kingsland Road· 15.1 km

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Ipswich Veterinary Centre

24-hour

1 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, IP8 3LQ· 18.6 km

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Riversbrook Vets

Emergency

3 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, IP2 9RR· 19.0 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Penrose Vets take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Penrose Vets on 01206842608 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Colchester.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Penrose Vets?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Mayne Veterinary Clinic, about 2.61 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Penrose Vets?

Yes — Mill Road Sports Ground is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.11 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 Penrose Vets?

Penrose Vets is at 70 Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9XE. 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.

Does Penrose Vets treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Penrose Vets on 01206842608 to check they treat your species before booking.