List of best vets around Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire stretches from the Llanelli coast up to the Towy valley, and the vets follow the population: a cluster around Carmarthen and another around Llanelli. Here are eight practices we found on Google, with the details you need to compare them. If you’re trying to judge whether something needs a vet at all, our guide to sick dog symptoms is a handy start.
1. Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital – Carmarthen
Address: Llysonnen Rd, Carmarthen SA31 3SA
Phone: +44 1267 220404
Google lists this practice as open 24 hours a day, every day. A separate out-of-hours service, MiNightVet, shares the same address and phone number, so ask how night-time care works.
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2. Seren Vets – Carmarthen
Address: Seren Vets, Carmarthen SA31 2NF
Phone: +44 1267 614400
Weekdays 8:30am to 6pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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3. Towy Veterinary Centre – Carmarthen
Address: Old Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2BD
Phone: +44 1267 238810
Open weekdays from 8:15am to 6pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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4. Dyffryn Tywi – Nantgaredig
Address: Nantgaredig, Carmarthen SA32 7NP
Phone: +44 1267 290890
A country practice in the Towy valley, also listed on Google as open 24 hours a day.
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5. Haven Vets – Llanelli
Address: Surgery, 1 James St, Llanelli SA15 1DU
Phone: +44 1554 772097
In the centre of Llanelli, with weekday opening from 8:30am to 6pm and Saturday mornings.
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6. Gibson & Jones – Llanelli
Address: Sandy Rd, Llanelli SA15 4DS
Phone: +44 1554 773943
Open weekdays 8:30am to 6pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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7. Vets for Pets – Llanelli
Address: Trostre Retail Park, Trostre Rd, Llanelli SA14 9UY
Phone: +44 1554 899190
At Trostre Retail Park, with longer hours than most: Google lists Monday to Friday 9am to 6:30pm, Saturday until 5:30pm and Sunday 10:30am to 4:30pm.
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8. Haven Vets – Burry Port
Address: 40-42 Station Rd, Burry Port SA16 0LP
Phone: +44 1554 830003
Handy for the coast, with weekday opening from 8:30am to 6pm and the practice closed at weekends.
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Tips for Choosing a Vet in Carmarthenshire
- Pick Carmarthen or Llanelli first, then compare. They are two different catchments, and the right choice depends on where you live.
- Weekend opening is rare. Only one of these listings shows Sunday hours, so check before you rely on it.
- Ask about night-time cover. In Carmarthen there is a dedicated out-of-hours service, so find out how it works while your dog is well.
- Talk to your vet about supplements. If you’re considering a probiotic or any other daily extra, ask first. Calmshops stocks Calmdogs Probiotic Chews, a complementary feed rather than a veterinary medicine, so if your dog has ongoing tummy trouble, please speak to your vet before reaching for a supplement.
Conclusion
Carmarthenshire has plenty of choice, with two clear clusters of practices and a few country options in between. For more local help, see our Carmarthenshire dog services guide. Listings and hours come from Google and can change, so please confirm with the practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who covers night-time emergencies around Carmarthen?
Google shows a service called MiNightVet at the same address and phone number as Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital. Ring to ask how night-time care works and whether it covers dogs registered elsewhere, and do it while your dog is well rather than in the middle of an emergency.
Is it better to pick a vet in Carmarthen or Llanelli?
They are two separate catchments, so the answer is whichever sits on your usual route. Burry Port suits the coast, and Dyffryn Tywi at Nantgaredig is a country practice in the Towy valley.
Can I ask for a Welsh-speaking vet in Carmarthenshire?
You can certainly ask. Welsh-speaking staff vary from practice to practice and we have not confirmed it for any of these listings, so ask when you ring.
Is there a Carmarthenshire vet open on Sundays?
Google shows Sunday opening from 10:30am to 4:30pm at Vets for Pets, Trostre Retail Park, and none of the other listings show Sunday hours. Confirm by phone before you travel.
