About this practice
South Lakes Veterinary Centre provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Westmorland and Furness. The practice address is Victoria Road, Ulverston, LA12 0BY. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Lightburn Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.39 km away.
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 South Lakes Veterinary Centre 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:
St Mary's Place, Ulverston, LA12 7EN· <1 km
Natland Road, Kendal, LA9 7SX· 26.5 km
173 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN· 26.8 km
Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HH· 31.2 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Is South Lakes Veterinary Centre accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone South Lakes Veterinary Centre and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Westmorland and Furness.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to South Lakes Veterinary Centre?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Church Walk Vets, about 0.54 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
Yes — Lightburn Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.39 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.
Is there parking near South Lakes Veterinary Centre?
South Lakes Veterinary Centre is at Victoria Road, Ulverston, LA12 0BY. 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.
Can South Lakes Veterinary Centre see rabbits or small animals?
Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone South Lakes Veterinary Centre to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near South Lakes Veterinary Centre
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Wags Boutique11.96 km
- Kirsty's19.87 km
- The Dogfather20.06 km
Kennels & catteries
- Verstone Kennels & Cattery4.97 km
- Grassgarth Kennels & Tarnside Cattery19.08 km
- Hest Bank Kennels21.57 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Roundhouse Hub & Cafe15.1 km
- Undercrag Cafe16.09 km
- Beach Road Bakehouse & Beach Shop46.68 km
Parks & green space
- Lightburn Park0.39 km
- Ford Park0.79 km
- The Hagg3.94 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Mallows Bay19.86 km
- Half Moon Bay20.9 km
- Fleswick Bay48.9 km
Pet shops
- South Lakes Raw Feeds0.23 km
- Little Beasties0.78 km
- WCF1 km
Animal rescues
- Animal Welfare12.16 km
- Animal Care27.76 km
- Animal Rescue Cumbria33.77 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- Kings Head0.27 km
- Newfield Inn18.87 km
- Queen's Head21.09 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Westmorland and Furness
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Church Walk Vets (about 0.54 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Highgate Veterinary Clinic (about 26.8 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to South Lakes Veterinary Centre by distance:
- Church Walk Vets0.54 km · directions
- Furness Veterinary Centre6.86 km · directions
- McKinney Vets11.33 km · directions
- Brown & McKinney12.11 km · directions
- Grove Veterinary Centre12.13 km · directions
Other vets in Westmorland and Furness
Carleton Village, Penrith, CA11 8TZ
Crown Square, Penrith, CA11 7AB
Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HH
Natland Road, Kendal, LA9 7SX