Vet practice

The Dales Practice

Wirral, North West

Find themWirral, North West

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

The Dales Practice is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Wirral, North West. It's located at Larton Livery Stables, Frankby Stiles, Wirral CH48 1PL. You can contact the practice by phone on +441512032000. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. The nearest park we have on file is Newton Park, roughly 0.73 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.

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 The Dales Practice 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:

Birch Veterinary Centre

Emergency

21 Birch Road, Prenton, CH43 5UF· 6.9 km

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Wern Vets

24-hour

Rhyl Road, Denbigh, LL16 5TH· 26.6 km

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Barnhouse Veterinary Surgery

Emergency

1 Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 7DD· 28.3 km

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Just Cats

24-hour

59 Duke Street, Southport, PR8 5BT· 31.0 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with The Dales Practice?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Dales Practice on +441512032000 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Wirral.

What if my pet has an emergency near Wirral?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Birch Veterinary Centre, about 6.87 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near The Dales Practice?

Yes — Newton Park 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.

Where can I park at The Dales Practice?

The Dales Practice is at Larton Livery Stables, Frankby Stiles, Wirral CH48 1PL. 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 The Dales Practice 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 The Dales Practice on +441512032000 to check they treat your species before booking.