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The Vet Whitehaven
RCVS: Small Animal General Practice

The Vet Whitehaven

4.9 (157 reviews) Egremont Rd, Hensingham, Whitehaven CA28 8NH
Opening hours Today: 9am to 1pm
All hours
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Prices

From the practice's published price list, checked 18 May 2026.

Emergencies and out of hours

  • Emergency Consultation (Out of Hours) £178 £36 above UK typical

Prices are for a standard case; complicated cases cost more. Report a wrong price

Opening times

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday (today)9am to 1pm
Sunday10am to noon

From the practice's Google listing. Bank holidays may differ.

Animals and facilities

BirdsCatsDogsPoultrySmall Mammals
  • Open at weekends
  • Client car park
  • Disabled public access

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About The Vet Whitehaven

The Vet Whitehaven is West Cumbria’s newest independent small animal veterinary practice. This practice provides an online website for visitors to learn more while emphasizing that pets are family members.

Reviews

4.9 (157 reviews) on Google. We rank practices with an adjustment for how many reviews they have, so a 5.0 from three reviews doesn't outrank a 4.8 from 400.

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Team

  • Dr Lynn VeitchVeterinary Surgeon, BVMS
  • Dr Sophie MurphyVeterinary Surgeon, BVSc
  • Sarah McGuinnessVeterinary Nurse
  • Emma WhalleyVeterinary Nurse
  • Michaela WalleyVeterinary Nurse
  • Abby StamperStudent Veterinary Nurse
  • Emily JenkinsonVeterinary Nurse
  • Kayla FlanneryClient and Animal Care, BSc in Animal Biology and Conservation
  • Linda WoodmanClient Care
  • Amy FazzaraloVeterinary Nurse
  • Dr Iina VäänänenVeterinary Surgeon, BVSc
  • Naomi DriverVeterinary Nurse