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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
Skelmersdale, North West
+441695302602
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Listing updated19 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
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, Stanley Coronation Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.28 km away.
Services offered
Practice services
- Clinical Training
- Small animals
- Veterinary Nurse
Pets treated
Ask Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
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 The Vaccine Vet, about 4.61 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 — Stanley Coronation Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.28 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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Vets4Pets - Burscough
24-hour
Inside Pets At Home, Ringtail Retail Park, Burscough, Ormskirk L40 8AD· 5.7 km
Northway Veterinary Centre
24-hour
142 Liverpool Rd, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 3LW· 6.9 km
Kirkby Veterinary Centre
24-hour
Unit 1, Moorfield Centre, Kirkby, Liverpool L33 1DF· 7.5 km
Rufford Veterinary Group
Emergency
9 Holly Ln, Rufford, Ormskirk L40 1SH· 9.2 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is The Vaccine Vet (about 4.61 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: The Vaccine Vet (about 4.61 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice by distance:
- Vet-Erin Veterinary Surgeon2.02 km · directions
- The Vaccine Vet4.61 km · directions
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