Shepherds the Vets
Porthcawl, Wales
About this practice
Shepherds the Vets is a veterinary practice in Porthcawl, Wales. You'll find the practice at 1 Lifeboat Rd, Porthcawl CF36 3BS. According to their website, they offer animal health certificate, annual health check, annual vaccination and blood testing. You can call them on +441656785582 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. The nearest park we have on file is Griffin Park, roughly 0.58 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services offered
- ✓Animal Health Certificate
- ✓Annual Health Check
- ✓Annual Vaccination
- ✓Blood Testing
- ✓Book Appointments
- ✓Cat Booster
- ✓Cat Castrate
- ✓Cat Spay
- ✓Clinical Treatment
- ✓Comprehensive Diagnostic
- ✓Diagnostic And Treatment
- ✓Dog Booster
- ✓Double Vaccination
- ✓Emergency Consultation
- ✓Empty Anal Glands
- ✓Exotics Consultation
- ✓Flea And Worm
- ✓Flea Control
- ✓Health Care Plans
- ✓Home Visit Service
- ✓In House
- ✓Intensive Care
- ✓K-Laser Therapy
- ✓Kennel Cough Vaccination
- ✓Nail Clips
- ✓Nurse Clinics
- ✓Order Repeat Prescriptions
- ✓Out Of Hours Care
- ✓Pet Register
- ✓Post Surgical
- ✓Prescription Request
- ✓Private Prescription: Single
- ✓Proactive Health Care
- ✓Rabbit Spay
- ✓Rabbit Vaccination
- ✓Rabies Vaccination
- ✓Small Animal Practice
- ✓Surgical And Diagnostic
- ✓Vaccination Course
- ✓Veterinary Advice
- ✓Worm Advice
- ✓Worm Control
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 Shepherds the 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:
Theodore Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1SP· 13.3 km
Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1TY· 18.3 km
35a Lewis Road, Neath, SA11 1DJ· 21.1 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I register my pet with Shepherds the Vets?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Shepherds the Vets on +441656785582 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Porthcawl.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Shepherds the Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Forest Vet Group Port Talbot, about 13.35 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Shepherds the Vets?
Yes — Griffin Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.58 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.
Where can I park at Shepherds the Vets?
Shepherds the Vets is at 1 Lifeboat Rd, Porthcawl CF36 3BS. 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 Shepherds the Vets treat rabbits and small pets?
Shepherds the Vets's own service list mentions small or exotic pets, so they should be able to help — phone to confirm they can see your specific pet.
Pet-friendly places near Shepherds the Vets
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Top Dogs Grooming17.72 km
- Paws on the Thaw17.94 km
- Dog Gone Clean23.51 km
Kennels & catteries
- The Faerie Dogmother17.82 km
- Catnappery Cattery26.78 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Maple and Bean17.79 km
- Heavenly Vegan Coffi30.39 km
- Lewis Street Cafe31.55 km
Hydrotherapy
- JCB Animal Physio Rehab Centre20.35 km
Pet crematoria
- Pets in Peace Ltd15.86 km
- Bluebell Wood Pet Crematorium35.94 km
- Peace Lily's43.43 km
Parks & green space
- Griffin Park0.58 km
- Croft Coch Playing Fields6.27 km
- Craig-y-Parcau8.52 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Coney Beach0.61 km
- Trecco Bay1.37 km
- Rest Bay2.44 km
Pet shops
- Our Pet Shop0.23 km
- Rawtastic0.72 km
- Happy Tails0.73 km
Animal rescues
- Cardiff Dogs Home35.26 km
- Bird Hospital35.92 km
- Swift Tower37.56 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Butchers Arms33.65 km
- Three Elms34.11 km
- The Head of Steam36.32 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Porthcawl
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Forest Vet Group Port Talbot (about 13.35 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Boverton Veterinary Surgery (about 18.32 km).
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