List of best vets around Powys
Powys is the biggest and emptiest county in Wales, so a vet may be a fair drive away. Here are twelve practices 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. Newtown Vet Clinic – Newtown
Address: Unit 17, Dyffryn Industrial Estate, 16 Pool Rd, Newtown SY16 3BD
Phone: +44 1686 510015
Open weekdays 9am to 5pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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2. Hafren Veterinary Group – Newtown
Address: Hafren Surgery, Llanidloes Rd, The Pines, Newtown SY16 1HA
Phone: +44 1686 625344
Open weekdays 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday until 1pm, according to Google.
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3. Ddole Road Veterinary Clinic – Llandrindod Wells
Address: 5a Ddole Enterprise Park, Ddole Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
Phone: +44 1597 822044
Open weekdays from 9am (to 5:30pm, or 6:30pm on Tuesdays) and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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4. Builth Wells Veterinary Practice – Builth Wells
Address: Garth Rd, Builth Wells LD2 3NL
Phone: +44 1982 553271
Open weekdays 8:30am to 5pm or 5:30pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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5. Honddu Veterinary Practice – Brecon
Address: Unit 5, Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Ffrwdgrech Rd, Brecon LD3 8LA
Phone: +44 1874 611811
Open weekdays 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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6. Cambrian Vets – Machynlleth
Address: Graigle, Graig Fach, Machynlleth SY20 8BB
Phone: +44 1654 702444
Open weekdays 9am to 5pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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7. Camlas Veterinary Centre – Welshpool
Address: Waterloo Pl, Salop Rd, Welshpool SY21 7HE
Phone: +44 1938 559088
Open weekdays 8:30am to 7pm (6:30pm on Wednesdays) and Saturday until 1pm, according to Google.
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8. Williams Vets – Glantwymyn
Address: Glantwymyn, Machynlleth SY20 8LA
Phone: +44 1650 511597
A country practice open weekdays 8:30am to 5pm and Saturday mornings, according to Google.
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9. Trefaldwyn Vets – Llanfair Caereinion
Address: Banwy Industrial Estate, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool SY21 0SF
Phone: +44 1938 810087
Open weekdays 9am to 5pm and closed at weekends, according to Google.
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10. Hafren Veterinary Group – Knighton
Address: Station Rd, Knighton LD7 1DT
Phone: +44 1547 528292
Open weekdays 8:30am to 5pm and Saturday until 12:30pm, according to Google.
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11. Hafren Veterinary Group – Llanidloes
Address: Dulas Villa, Llanidloes SY18 6RE
Phone: +44 1686 413475
Open weekdays 8:30am to 5pm and Saturday until 12:30pm, according to Google.
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12. Medivet Ystradgynlais – Ash Veterinary Surgery
Address: Heol Maes-Y-Dre, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1HA
Phone: +44 1639 844488
In the upper Swansea Valley. Google shows mornings until 1:30pm on most weekdays and a full day on Wednesdays (to 5:30pm), so please ring ahead.
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Tips for Choosing a Vet in Powys
- Distance matters here. Choose a practice you can reach within a reasonable drive, and keep its number somewhere handy.
- Most close by early evening. Few of these listings show late opening, so ask each practice how they handle emergencies.
- Visiting the hills? If you’re on holiday, save the nearest practice’s number before a long walk, as mobile signal can be patchy.
- Talk to your vet about supplements. If you’re thinking about a daily multivitamin for an active dog, ask first. Calmshops stocks Calmdogs 8-in-1 multivitamin chews if you’d like to look, but your vet can say whether your dog needs one.
Conclusion
Powys practices are spread thinly but cover the main towns well, from Brecon in the south to Machynlleth and Welshpool in the north. For more local help, see our Powys dog services guide. Listings and hours come from Google and can change, so please confirm with the practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I plan for emergencies when the nearest vet may be a long drive away in Powys?
Ask your practice how out-of-hours cover works while your dog is well, and save that number alongside the practice’s daytime one. None of the twelve listings here is shown on Google with round-the-clock opening, so knowing the arrangement in advance matters more than usual.
Can I use a vet in Shropshire or Herefordshire if it is closer?
Yes. Powys borders several English counties, and if a practice over the border is closer to your home you can register there. Compare the journey time as well as the distance.
Which Powys vets open on Saturdays?
Google shows Saturday opening, mostly mornings, at ten of the twelve practices listed. Trefaldwyn Vets in Llanfair Caereinion is shown as closed at weekends, and Medivet Ystradgynlais is listed with weekday sessions only, so confirm before you travel.
Is it a problem if I cannot get a phone signal on a walk?
Signal can be patchy in the hills, so note the nearest practice’s number and address before you set off. If you are worried about your dog, head for somewhere you can call and ask a vet for advice.
