Vet practice

Tiptree Veterinary Centre

Colchester, East of England

Find themColchester, 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

Tiptree Veterinary Centre is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Colchester, Essex. The practice is in the CO5 0EL area. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Grove Road Playing Field is around 0.71 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 Tiptree 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:

Clarendon House

Emergency

Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD· 9.5 km

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Blackwater Vets

Emergency

Kingsland Road· 12.7 km

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Mayne Veterinary Clinic

24-hour

81 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AF· 13.7 km

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Penrose Vets

Emergency

70 Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9XE· 16.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tiptree Veterinary Centre take on new clients?

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

What if my pet has an emergency near Colchester?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Clarendon House, about 9.53 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Tiptree Veterinary Centre?

Yes — Grove Road Playing Field is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.71 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 Tiptree Veterinary Centre?

Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Colchester. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.

Does Tiptree Veterinary Centre treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Tiptree Veterinary Centre to check they treat your species before booking.