Vet practice

Shaw Vets

Oldham, North West

Find themOldham, North West

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

Based in Oldham, North West, Shaw Vets is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. The nearest park we have on file is Royton Park, roughly 2.12 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 Shaw 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:

Gourley Vetinary Surgeons

Emergency

82 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DP· 9.6 km

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Armac

24-hour

147 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND· 13.3 km

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Gourley Veterinary Practice

Emergency

3 Catherine Street, SK14 2BE· 13.8 km

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Beech House Veterinary Surgery

Emergency

2-4 Stopes Road, Radcliffe, M26 3WP· 17.1 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Shaw Vets?

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

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Gourley Vetinary Surgeons, about 9.57 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Shaw Vets?

Yes — Royton Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.12 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.

Does Shaw 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 Shaw Vets to check they treat your species before booking.