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Wood James

Pontypool, Wales

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Details checked19 Jul 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

If you're near Pontypool, Wood James is a local veterinary option to consider. You can call them on +441495752375 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, The Triangle is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.7 km away.

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 Wood James 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:

Summergrove Vets

Emergency

161 Larch Grove, Newport, NP20 6LA· 8.8 km

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South Wales Vets

Emergency

535 Malpas Road, NP20 6NA· 8.9 km

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Alphavet Veterinary Centre

Emergency

Newport, NP18 2LH· 12.0 km

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Summerhill Vets

Emergency

103 Glasllwch Crescent, Newport, NP10 9SG· 12.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wood James accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Wood James on +441495752375 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Pontypool.

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Summergrove Vets, about 8.8 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Where can I park at Wood James?

Wood James is at The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool NP4 0PN. 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 Wood James 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 Wood James on +441495752375 to check they treat your species before booking.