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Syke Large Animal Hospital, HF37+99
Kilmarnock
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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
Based in Kilmarnock, Syke Large Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at HF37+99, Kilmarnock KA1 5PD. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Shaw Park is around 1.49 km away.
Services to check
Practice services
- 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 these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Syke Large Animal Hospital 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.
Does Syke Large Animal Hospital take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Syke Large Animal Hospital and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Kilmarnock.
What if my pet has an emergency near Kilmarnock?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock, about 5.98 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Syke Large Animal Hospital?
Yes — Shaw Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.49 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 Syke Large Animal Hospital?
Syke Large Animal Hospital is at HF37+99, Kilmarnock KA1 5PD. 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 Syke Large Animal Hospital 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 Syke Large Animal Hospital to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock (about 5.98 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock (about 5.98 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Syke Large Animal Hospital by distance:
- Thistle Equine Vets0.05 km · directions
- Thistle Equine Referrals0.08 km · directions
- The Oaks Vets, Dundonald4.48 km · directions
- Valley Veterinary Surgery5.09 km · directions
- Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock5.98 km · directions
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Vets for Pets - Kilmarnock
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