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The Veterinary Centre

Reading, South East

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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

Based in Reading, South East, The Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at Twycombe Lodge, Loddon Hall Rd, Twyford, Reading RG10 9JA. Reach the practice by phone on +441189340259, or check their website for details. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, King Georges Field is around 0.19 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 The Veterinary Centre 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:

Beechwood Veterinary Centre

Emergency

35 Beechwood Avenue, Reading· 4.4 km

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The Woodley Vet

24-hour

106 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JY· 4.4 km

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Harrison Family Vets

24-hour

London Road, Reading, RG6 1BE· 4.5 km

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Castle Vets

Emergency

1 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TW· 9.0 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Veterinary Centre take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone The Veterinary Centre on +441189340259 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Reading.

What if my pet has an emergency near Reading?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Beechwood Veterinary Centre, about 4.41 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near The Veterinary Centre?

Yes — King Georges Field is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.19 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 The Veterinary Centre?

The Veterinary Centre is at Twycombe Lodge, Loddon Hall Rd, Twyford, Reading RG10 9JA. 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 Veterinary Centre 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 Veterinary Centre on +441189340259 to check they treat your species before booking.