Vet practice

Spring Lodge Veterinary Group

Colchester, East of England

Find themColchester, East of England

Details checked17 Jun 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

Spring Lodge Veterinary Group provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Colchester. The practice address is 39 Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0SU. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Grove Road Playing Field, roughly 0.28 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 Spring Lodge Veterinary Group 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:

Clarendon House

Emergency

Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD· 9.0 km

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Blackwater Vets

Emergency

Kingsland Road· 12.3 km

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Mayne Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

81 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AF· 14.1 km

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Penrose Vets

Emergency

70 Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9XE· 16.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with Spring Lodge Veterinary Group?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Spring Lodge Veterinary Group and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Colchester.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Spring Lodge Veterinary Group?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Clarendon House, about 9 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 — Grove Road Playing Field 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.

Is there parking near Spring Lodge Veterinary Group?

Spring Lodge Veterinary Group is at 39 Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0SU. 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 Spring Lodge Veterinary Group 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 Spring Lodge Veterinary Group to check they treat your species before booking.