Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
Skelmersdale, North West
About this practice
Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Skelmersdale, North West. It's located at 33-35 Sandy Ln, Skelmersdale WN8 8LA. Services listed on their own website include clinical training, small animals, vet practice and veterinary nurse. You can call them on +441695302602 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. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Bickerstaffe Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 2.98 km away.
Services offered
- ✓Clinical Training
- ✓Small animals
- ✓Vet Practice
- ✓Veterinary Nurse
- ✓Veterinary Practice
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 Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice on +441695302602 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Skelmersdale.
What if my pet has an emergency near Skelmersdale?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Chorley Vets, about 16.18 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice?
Yes — Bickerstaffe Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.98 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 Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice?
Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice is at 33-35 Sandy Ln, Skelmersdale WN8 8LA. 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 Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice treat rabbits and small pets?
Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice'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 Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Snip Doggy Dogg0.09 km
- Glamour Pups Dog Grooming10.26 km
- Fur, Tails and Nails10.29 km
Kennels & catteries
- Royal Oak Cat Hotel5.48 km
- Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary7.73 km
- Meresands Kennels & Cattery9.93 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Kenyon Hall Farm Cafe19.08 km
- The Shed24.4 km
- Heritage Cafe24.95 km
Hydrotherapy
Pet crematoria
Parks & green space
- Bickerstaffe Park2.98 km
- Victoria Park5.22 km
- Spinney/Linear Park5.26 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- London Bridge Inn25.36 km
- Ring o'Bells25.99 km
- Hatton Arms27.23 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Skelmersdale
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Chorley Vets (about 16.18 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Chorley Vets (about 16.18 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice by distance:
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