Vet practice

Syke Large Animal Hospital

Kilmarnock

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Details checked19 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

✓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 Syke Large Animal Hospital 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:

County Vets

24-hour

South Ayrshire, KA8 9DU· 9.3 km

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Dalblair Veterinary Surgery

24-hour

52 Dalblair Road, Ayr, KA7 1UQ· 12.1 km

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Ivybank Vets - West Kilbride

24-hour

111 Main Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AR· 25.6 km

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The Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital

24-hour

43-47 Cogan Road, Glasgow, G43 1BJ· 33.3 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

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 County Vets, about 9.26 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.