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.
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 Vetcare before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Nearby emergency vets
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Frequently asked questions
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 Chorley Vets, about 13.29 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
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.
Pet-friendly places near Vetcare
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Pretty Pooch0.16 km
- The Paw Wash0.25 km
- Woofs3.49 km
Kennels & catteries
- Swanndale Kennels4.82 km
- J C & A Bradburn Kennels5.66 km
- Bancroft Kennels & Cattery6.25 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Kenyon Hall Farm Cafe9.69 km
- Brew18.61 km
- Boundary Cafe19.55 km
Hydrotherapy
Parks & green space
- Heywood Park6.49 km
- Braithwaite Park6.72 km
- Braithwaite Park6.84 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Tranmere Beach33.28 km
- Brazil Bank34.17 km
- North Bank36.78 km
Pet shops
- The Pet Place8.71 km
- Predator Aquatics9.77 km
- Mike's Rift Valley Cichlids9.9 km
Animal rescues
- Animals in Distress Irlam Sanctuary14.12 km
- Cats Protection14.9 km
- Cats Protection16.37 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- London Bridge Inn18.93 km
- The Thorn Inn20.86 km
- Ring o'Bells22.17 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Wigan
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Chorley Vets (about 13.29 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Chorley Vets (about 13.29 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Vetcare by distance:
- Anrich Vets3.86 km · directions
- The Lane Family Pet Centre Ltd3.96 km · directions
- Pike Moor Vets4.19 km · directions
- Home Visit Pet Care - Wigan4.96 km · directions
- Vets for Pets - Leigh5.31 km · directions