Vet practice

Shires Animal Health

Stafford, West Midlands

Find themStafford, West Midlands

Details checked19 Jul 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 Stafford, West Midlands, Shires Animal Health is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. You can contact the practice by phone on +441785851312. 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 Jubilee Playing Field, roughly 0.23 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 Shires Animal Health 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:

Park House Vets

24-hour

108 Lichfield Road, Stafford, ST17 4ER· 11.3 km

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Hope Veterinary Surgery

Emergency

Sherborne Close, ST4 8ZJ· 13.2 km

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County Veterinary Centre - Friarswood

Emergency

12 Friarswood Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2EG· 16.4 km

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Tern Vets

24-hour

Stafford Street, TF9 1HX· 16.8 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Shires Animal Health?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Shires Animal Health on +441785851312 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Stafford.

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Park House Vets, about 11.34 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Shires Animal Health?

Yes — Jubilee Playing Field is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.23 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 Shires Animal Health?

Shires Animal Health is at Stone Rd, Eccleshall, Stafford ST21 6DL. 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 Shires Animal Health 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 Shires Animal Health on +441785851312 to check they treat your species before booking.