Vet practice

Vetcare, Leigh

Wigan, North West

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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

Based in Wigan, North West, Vetcare is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at Newlands Road, Leigh, WN7 4HA. You can call them on +44 1942 673777 or visit their website to find out more. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or 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

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

The Jungle

Emergency

86 Orford Avenue, Warrington, WA2 7QQ· 10.8 km

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Beech House Veterinary Surgery

Emergency

2-4 Stopes Road, Radcliffe, M26 3WP· 13.9 km

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White Cross Vets

Emergency

147 Cross Street, M33 7JW· 14.9 km

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Harrison Family Vets

24-hour

751-807 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2ZE· 19.0 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vetcare accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Vetcare on +44 1942 673777 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 The Jungle, about 10.8 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Vetcare?

Yes — Braithwaite Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 3.82 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 Vetcare?

Vetcare is at Newlands Road, Leigh, WN7 4HA. 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.

Does Vetcare 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 Vetcare on +44 1942 673777 to check they treat your species before booking.