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Vetcare, Leigh
Wigan, North West
+44 1942 673777
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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
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. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Pennington Hall Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.52 km away.
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.
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 Atherton Veterinary Centre, about 4.91 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 — Pennington Hall Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.52 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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Pocket Nook Equine Vets Ltd.
Emergency
Pocket Nook Ln, Lowton, Warrington WA3 1AU· 2.6 km
Unit 4-5, Retail Park, Parr Bridge Works, Mosley Common Rd, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 8QH· 6.4 km
Penny Ln, Haydock, Saint Helens WA11 9TF· 8.2 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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Pennington Flash Country Park
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 Atherton Veterinary Centre (about 4.91 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Harrison Family Vets, Tyldesley (about 6.36 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Vetcare by distance:
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- My Pets Vets2.04 km · directions
- Medivet4.37 km · directions
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