List of best vets around Denbighshire
Denbighshire runs from the seaside at Rhyl and Prestatyn up into the Vale of Clwyd and the hills behind Ruthin, so the vets are scattered between coast and countryside. We found seven on Google that cover both. If your dog seems unwell, our sick dog symptoms guide can help you decide how quickly to act, though your vet is always the final word.
1. W T Pritchard Ltd – Denbigh
Address: The Veterinary Centre, Colomendy Ind. Estate, Erw Las, Denbigh LL16 5TA
Phone: +44 1745 812047
Open weekdays 9am to 5pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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2. Wern Vets – Ruthin
Address: 12, Lon Parcwr Industrial Estate, Ffordd Celyn, Ruthin LL15 1NJ
Phone: +44 1824 702445
Google lists this practice as open 24 hours Monday to Saturday and 8am to 6pm on Sundays. Confirm by phone what that means for emergencies.
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3. Caerwys Veterinary Surgery – Rhyl Branch
Address: 52-54 Victoria Rd, Rhyl LL18 2EH
Phone: +44 1745 332628
A town-centre branch in Rhyl, open weekdays only according to Google, with some afternoons ending at 5pm.
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4. AllPets Veterinary Surgery – Prestatyn
Address: Ffordd Pendyffryn, Prestatyn LL19 9DG
Phone: +44 1745 853366
Open weekdays 8am to 7pm, with weekend morning opening on both Saturday and Sunday listed by Google.
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5. Dee Valley Vets – Llangollen
Address: 28-34 Berwyn St, Llangollen LL20 8NB
Phone: +44 1978 860246
Open weekdays 8:30am to 6:30pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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6. Dee Valley Vets – Corwen
Address: The Square, Corwen LL21 0DG
Phone: +44 1490 412276
A smaller branch. Google shows Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday mornings, with Wednesday and weekends closed.
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7. W T Pritchard – St Asaph
Address: Ellwood House, The Roe, St Asaph LL17 0LT
Phone: +44 1745 584680
Google shows short weekday sessions (9am to 10am and 4pm to 5pm), so please ring ahead.
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Tips for Choosing a Vet in Denbighshire
- Decide between coast and inland. Rhyl and Prestatyn are close together, but Ruthin and Denbigh are a different drive entirely.
- Weekend opening can differ. Several of these listings show weekend hours, which is worth knowing if weekdays are tricky, so check each practice’s days.
- Save an out-of-hours number now. Ask your chosen practice how overnight cover works.
- Short winter days on the Clwydian hills? Calmshops has a light-up LED dog collar to help you spot your dog at dusk.
Conclusion
Denbighshire’s vets are fewer than in the big towns, so knowing which one suits you before you need it makes life easier. For more local help, see our Denbighshire dog services guide. Listings come from Google and can change, so confirm hours with the practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a vet open 24 hours in Denbighshire?
Google lists Wern Vets in Ruthin as open 24 hours Monday to Saturday and 8am to 6pm on Sundays. Phone to confirm what that means for emergencies, and who you would speak to at night, before you rely on it.
Which Denbighshire vets open at weekends?
Google shows Saturday mornings at W T Pritchard in Denbigh and Dee Valley Vets in Llangollen, Sunday opening at Wern Vets in Ruthin, and weekend mornings at AllPets in Prestatyn. The Rhyl branch of Caerwys Veterinary Surgery, the Corwen branch of Dee Valley Vets and the St Asaph practice are listed for weekdays only.
Should I pick a coastal or an inland practice?
Rhyl and Prestatyn are close together, while Denbigh and Ruthin are a different drive entirely. Choose the one that fits your daily routes, because that is the journey you will make with an unwell dog.
Can I register with a vet in a neighbouring county?
Yes. Nothing stops you registering with a practice in Flintshire or Conwy if it is easier to reach, so compare a few before you decide.
