Vet practice

Thames Vet

Richmond upon Thames, London

Find themRichmond upon Thames, London

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

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

✓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 Thames Vet 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:

Alcombe Veterinary Surgery

Emergency

80 Nelson Road, Whitton, TW2 7AY· 3.1 km

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Pet People

Emergency

110-116 Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 8DT· 5.3 km

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Petwell House Vets - Feltham

Emergency

222 Uxbridge Road, Feltham, TW13 5DL· 5.6 km

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Aspen Veterinary Surgery

Emergency

351 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 7BZ· 6.2 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

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 Alcombe Veterinary Surgery, about 3.14 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.