List of best vets around Newport
Newport has a good spread of practices across the city and out towards Langstone. Here are six that 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. South Wales Vets – Malpas, Newport
Address: 535 Malpas Rd, Newport NP20 6NA
Phone: +44 1633 855825
Open weekdays 8:30am to 6pm and Saturday until 2pm, according to Google.
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2. Horizon Vets – Newport
Address: Newport Retail Park, Newport NP19 4QR
Phone: +44 1633 846160
At Newport Retail Park, open weekdays from 9am to 6:30pm (6pm on Fridays), according to Google.
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3. Summerhill Vets – Newport
Address: 43 Summerhill Ave, Newport NP19 8FQ
Phone: +44 1633 255394
Open weekdays 8:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 8am to 4pm, according to Google.
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4. Fields Vets – Newport
Address: 214 Stow Hill, Newport NP20 4RB
Phone: +44 1633 264850
Open weekdays and Saturday mornings, according to Google, with a short break on Tuesday afternoons.
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5. Vets Now – Newport (Langstone)
Address: Langstone Business Village, Langstone, Newport NP18 2LH
Phone: +44 1633 376318
Vets Now is an emergency and out-of-hours service rather than a daytime practice, and its hours on Google can vary, so phone before you travel to check what they can see and how it works.
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6. Alphavets – Langstone
Address: Langstone Business Village, Langstone, Newport NP18 2LH
Phone: +44 1633 411446
Open weekdays 8:30am to 6pm and closed at weekends, according to Google.
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Tips for Choosing a Vet in Newport
- Save an out-of-hours number now. Vets Now at Langstone is the emergency and out-of-hours listing, so keep its number handy before you need it.
- Saturday opening varies. Summerhill, Fields and Malpas show Saturday hours, while Horizon and Alphavets do not.
- Think about parking. City-centre sites and retail parks differ a lot, which matters with a poorly or nervous dog.
- Walking after dark? If you walk after dark, a light-up collar can help you keep track of your dog. Calmshops has an LED dog collar if you’d like to look, and your vet can advise on anything health related.
Conclusion
Newport has plenty of choice, from city-centre surgeries to the Langstone cluster just outside. For more local help, see our Newport dog services guide. Listings and hours come from Google and can change, so please confirm with the practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vets Now at Langstone, and can I just turn up?
Vets Now is an emergency and out-of-hours service rather than a daytime practice. Phone before you travel to check what they can see and how the process works, and ask your own vet what they recommend for emergencies.
Which Newport vets are open on Saturdays?
Google shows Saturday hours at South Wales Vets in Malpas, Summerhill Vets and Fields Vets. Horizon Vets and Alphavets are listed for weekdays only, so confirm by phone before you go.
Is a retail-park vet or a city-centre one better for a nervous dog?
There is no single answer, as it depends on your dog. Parking, waiting-room noise and how busy the practice is all matter, so a short visit when nothing is wrong helps you decide.
Does emergency care cost more than a routine appointment?
It usually does, because out-of-hours treatment often involves an emergency provider and extra fees. Ask for an estimate where your dog’s condition allows, and check your insurance policy before you need it.
