VetShack, Canterbury
Canterbury, South East
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
- ✓Consultations
- ✓Surgery
- ✓Dental care
- ✓Vaccinations
- ✓Microchipping
- ✓Neutering
- ✓Emergency care
- ✓Puppy & kitten care
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 VetShack 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:
34 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BH· 5.3 km
Knight Street, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5ZL· 51.3 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
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.
Pet-friendly places near VetShack
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Pets Grooming3.44 km
- Wash Wag Go8.61 km
- Plus Paws Parlour10.94 km
Kennels & catteries
- Bilting Boarding Cattery6.97 km
- Kopperkins Boarding Cattery7.9 km
- Seathwaite Cattery12.93 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- The Lift Cafe22.93 km
- Forts29.8 km
Hydrotherapy
Parks & green space
- Dukes Meadow4.02 km
- Martyrs' Field Memorial4.32 km
- Toddler's Cove4.34 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- South Shellness Beach13.46 km
- Shellness Beach14.33 km
- Herne Bay Beach14.8 km
Pet shops
- Pets at Home3.42 km
- Pets at Home6.71 km
- Gladwells pet and country store9.74 km
Animal rescues
- RSPCA Canterbury and District11.3 km
- Retired Greyhounds Canterbury15.15 km
- The Retreat Animal Sanctuary26.09 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Duke of Cumberland11.5 km
- Brewery Brothers Beachside23.16 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
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:
- Vets4Pets3.44 km · directions
- 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