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Vetcare, Wigan
Wigan, North West
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Listing updated17 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
Vetcare is one of the veterinary practices listed in Wigan, North West. The practice is in the WN2 2RQ area. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Walmesley Park, roughly 1.37 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
Services to check
Practice services
- 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 these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Vetcare which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Can I register my pet with Vetcare?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Vetcare and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Wigan.
What if my pet has an emergency near Wigan?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Home Visit Pet Care - Wigan, about 4.96 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
Yes — Walmesley Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.37 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 Vetcare?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Wigan. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can Vetcare 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 Vetcare to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Vets for Pets - Wigan
24-hour
296B Woodhouse Ln, Wigan WN6 7TD· 5.9 km
Middlebrook Retail Park, Inside Pets at Home, Bolton BL6 6JA· 6.0 km
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near Vetcare
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Platt Bridge Community Green
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Pet owners in Wigan
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Home Visit Pet Care - Wigan (about 4.96 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Melling Andrew Ltd (about 7.2 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Vetcare by distance:
- Holly House0.3 km · directions
- Anrich Vets3.86 km · directions
- David Eccles Veterinary Practice3.89 km · directions
- Pike Moor Vets4.19 km · directions
- Home Visit Pet Care - Wigan4.96 km · directions
Other vets in Wigan
Gilmore Veterinary Surgery
24-hour
52 High St, Standish, Wigan WN6 0HF
15 St James' Rd, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8SS