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Westgate Veterinary Centre, Thanet
Thanet, South East
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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
Looking for a vet in Thanet? Westgate Veterinary Centre is listed in our directory. The practice address is 88 St. Mildreds Road. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Ethelbert Square is around 0.1 km away. Forts, a dog-friendly café roughly 3.79 km away, is listed in our local directory too.
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 Westgate Veterinary Centre 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.
Does Westgate Veterinary Centre take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Westgate Veterinary Centre and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Thanet.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Westgate Veterinary Centre?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery, about 21.06 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?
Yes — Ethelbert Square is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.1 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.
Where can I park at Westgate Veterinary Centre?
Westgate Veterinary Centre is at 88 St. Mildreds Road. 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 Westgate Veterinary Centre 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 Westgate Veterinary Centre to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near Westgate Veterinary Centre
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Westbrook Undercliffe Nature Park
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery (about 21.06 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery (about 21.06 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Westgate Veterinary Centre by distance:
- Eagle Vets2.4 km · directions
- Birchington Veterinary Centre2.52 km · directions
- Thanet Veterinary Hospital3.57 km · directions
- PDSA4.51 km · directions
- Plunketts Vets6.76 km · directions