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The Oak Veterinary Practice, Potters Bar

Hertsmere, East of England

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The Oak Veterinary Practice — street view
Find themHertsmere, East of England
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

If you're near Hertsmere, The Oak Veterinary Practice is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at 250-252 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5DB. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly.

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 Oak Veterinary 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:

Fernside Veterinary Centre — street view

205 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AT· 8.1 km

Medivet — street view
Medivet
24-hour

Hertford Road· 9.8 km

Goddard — street view
Goddard
24-hour

Enfield, EN3 7HG· 10.0 km

Holders Hill Veterinary Surgery — street view

7 Holders Hill Parade, London, NW7 1LY· 11.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Does The Oak Veterinary Practice take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Oak Veterinary Practice and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Hertsmere.

What if my pet has an emergency near Hertsmere?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Fernside Veterinary Centre, about 8.11 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Where can I park at The Oak Veterinary Practice?

The Oak Veterinary Practice is at 250-252 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5DB. 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 Oak Veterinary 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 Oak Veterinary Practice to check they treat your species before booking.

Pet-friendly places near The Oak Veterinary Practice

The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.

Dog-friendly cafés

Pet crematoria

Parks & green space

  • Fred Wells Gardens25.2 km
  • Sensory Gardens25.23 km
  • Latchmere Recreation Ground25.27 km

Dog-friendly beaches

  • Amity Beach40.21 km
  • Amity Beach40.23 km
  • Northfleet Beach43.08 km

Pet shops

  • Barking Betty25.11 km
  • Diana & George25.23 km
  • Paws25.29 km

Animal rescues

  • Celia Hammond Animal Trust27.39 km
  • Growhampton Chicken Coop27.47 km
  • The Swan Sanctuary38.38 km

Dog-friendly pubs

  • Duke of Cambridge25.13 km
  • Kings Arms25.66 km
  • The Ivy House28.07 km

Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.

Pet owners in Hertsmere

If it’s an emergency

The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Fernside Veterinary Centre (about 8.11 km away). Always phone before you travel.

Nearest 24-hour hospital: Medivet (about 9.81 km).

Nearest vet practices

The closest practices to The Oak Veterinary Practice by distance: