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Tails & Type, Harpenden
Harpenden, East of England
+441582461464
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Find themHarpenden, East of England
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
Looking for a vet in Harpenden? Tails & Type is listed in our directory. The practice address is 20 Park Mount, Harpenden AL5 3AR. You can contact the practice by phone on +441582461464. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Lydekker Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.7 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 Tails & Type 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 Tails & Type accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Tails & Type on +441582461464 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Harpenden.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Tails & Type?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Alistair J Poole, about 0.17 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 — Lydekker Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.7 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 Tails & Type?
Tails & Type is at 20 Park Mount, Harpenden AL5 3AR. 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 Tails & Type 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 Tails & Type on +441582461464 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
105 Station Rd, Harpenden AL5 4UJ· 1.9 km
4 Castle Rise, St Albans AL4 8HX· 3.2 km
St Albans Veterinary Surgery
24-hour
4 St Stephen's Hill, St Albans AL1 2DS· 8.9 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Alistair J Poole (about 0.17 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Alistair J Poole (about 0.17 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Tails & Type by distance:
- Alistair J Poole0.17 km · directions
- Icknield Veterinary Group1.21 km · directions
- Medivet Harpenden - Nine Lives Vets1.86 km · directions
- Attimore Veterinary Group - Wheathampstead3.18 km · directions
- Nine Lives Veterinary Centre3.43 km · directions