730 m awayIllustrative imageParks & green space
Manor Road Recreation Ground
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Thames Vet, Richmond
Richmond upon Thames, London
+44 20 8963 3309
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Find themRichmond upon Thames, London
Listing updated17 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
Thames Vet is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Richmond upon Thames, London. It's located at 179 Ashburnham Road, Richmond, TW10 7NR. You can contact the practice by phone on +44 20 8963 3309. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Manor Road Recreation Ground, roughly 0.73 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Organically, about 1.18 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 Thames Vet 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.
Can I register my pet with Thames Vet?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Thames Vet on +44 20 8963 3309 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Richmond upon Thames.
What if my pet has an emergency near Richmond upon Thames?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vet4life, about 1.11 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Thames Vet?
Yes — Manor Road Recreation Ground is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.73 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 Thames Vet?
Thames Vet is at 179 Ashburnham Road, Richmond, TW10 7NR. 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 Thames Vet 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 Thames Vet on +44 20 8963 3309 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Medivet
24-hour
2-3 The Pavement, Bushy Park Road, Teddington, TW11 9JE· 1.7 km
Alcombe Veterinary Surgery
Emergency
80 Nelson Road, Whitton, TW2 7AY· 3.1 km
PetPeople Vets - Richmond
Emergency
132 Sheen Rd, Richmond TW9 1UR· 3.4 km
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Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Thames Vet by distance:
- Vet4life1.11 km · directions
- King Street Vets1.23 km · directions
- The Green Bottle Cafe1.94 km · directions
- The London House Vet2.52 km · directions
- Veterinary Health Centre3.14 km · directions
Other vets in Richmond upon Thames
Alcombe Veterinary Surgery
Emergency
80 Nelson Road, Whitton, TW2 7AY
Medivet
24-hour
2-3 The Pavement, Bushy Park Road, Teddington, TW11 9JE
Pet People
Emergency
110-116 Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 8DT