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VetShack, Canterbury
Canterbury, South East
+44 1227 505100 · Opening hours below
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Emergency careUrgent care listed
Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Opening hoursListed below
Find themCanterbury, South East
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
VetShack is a vets serving Canterbury and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at Station Road, Canterbury, CT4 7HX. Their site lists services such as consultations, surgery, dental care and vaccinations. Emergency or out-of-hours care is listed for this practice; always ring first. Reach the practice by phone on +44 1227 505100, or check their website for details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly.
Services offered
Practice services
- Consultations
- Surgery
- Dental care
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Neutering
- Emergency care
- Puppy & kitten care
Pets treated
Ask VetShack 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 VetShack accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone VetShack on +44 1227 505100 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Canterbury.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to VetShack?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery, about 5.25 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near VetShack?
Yes — Dukes Meadow is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 4.02 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 VetShack?
VetShack is at Station Road, Canterbury, CT4 7HX. 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.
Can VetShack 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 VetShack on +44 1227 505100 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Meopham Veterinary Hospital.
24-hour
Wrotham Rd, Meopham, Gravesend DA13 0QG, United Kingdom· 47.7 km
Medivet Gravesend
24-hour
144 Parrock St, Gravesend DA12 1EY, United Kingdom· 49.3 km
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Pet owners in Canterbury
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery (about 5.25 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery (about 5.25 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to VetShack by distance:
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- Ancare Veterinary Surgery4.68 km · directions
- Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery5.25 km · directions
- Canterbury Veterinary Surgery5.47 km · directions
- Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre8.5 km · directions
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