The Vet Whitehaven is a friendly and welcoming veterinary practice located in the picturesque town of Whitehaven in Cumbria, England. The practice prides themselves on providing the highest standards of care for all pets, providing them with the love and attention they deserve.
Open six days a week from Monday through to Saturday, The Vet Whitehaven’s doors are open from 08:30 until 18:30, allowing pet owners to easily book appointments to suit their busy schedules. The practice is also open on Sundays from 10:00 until 12:00, so there’s no need to worry about any weekend emergencies either.
The team at The Vet Whitehaven consists of highly experienced veterinary surgeons, including partners Dr Sophie Murphy BVSc MRCVS and Dr Lynn Veitch BVMS MRCVS. Their passion for animals and dedication to their work ensures that every pet receives the highest standard of treatment, no matter the size or ailment.
The practice caters for a wide range of animals, including birds, cats, dogs, poultry, and small mammals. This means that whether you have a feathery friend or a furry companion, The Vet Whitehaven is the perfect place for you to receive excellent care and attention.
The practice offers a range of facilities to make every visit as comfortable as possible for your pet. The Vet Whitehaven is proud to be open at weekends, ensuring that even the busiest of pet owners can find the time to get their furry friend the care they need. The friendly and knowledgeable team is always on hand to offer advice and support, sharing their passion for animal care with everyone who enters the practice.
The Vet Whitehaven firmly believes in keeping pets healthy, which is why they offer a range of preventative treatments to keep your pets in top condition. This includes vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, and health checks, to name just a few.
The practice also understands that not all pets are the same, which is why they offer tailor-made treatment plans to ensure that each animal gets the care that is right for them. This personalised approach means that you can be sure that your pet is in the safest of hands, receiving treatment that is tailored to their individual needs.
The Vet Whitehaven is more than just a veterinary practice, it’s a warm and welcoming environment where pets and owners alike feel comfortable and cared for. Whether you’re looking to book an appointment or just want to pop in for a chat, the team at The Vet Whitehaven are always here to help.
Birds
Cats
Dogs
Poultry
Small Mammals
Open at weekends
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Out-of-hours consultation | From £178 |
Based on 8 reviews
Lauren Graham
Google 29 May 2026
The Vet Whitehaven are a very welcoming team who can never do enough for your pet, making them feel calm and relaxed during their appointment. They are very professional and take the time to make sure everything is ok and explain things as they go. Would highly recommend
Kate Lindsay
Google 26 May 2026
The best vets! Highly recommend We joined the vet club when I got two baby kittens Both cats have had regular checks and the staff make sure your up to date with all flea worm etc Unfortunately recently our girl kitten died unexpectedly and Lynn and the staff were amazing with Tilly Now we still have Lewis who is undergoing treatment for a condition and Iina listened to me to get him diagnosed quickly …and the rest of the staff are always great Would always use The Vet! Thank you for everything so far!!
Jennifer Thompson
Google 12 April 2026
My elderly Cavvie Ted always sees Iina. She is so caring and compassionate with him. Can’t speak highly enough of her. I appreciate her kindness towards me too!
Callum Cullnean
Google 3 March 2026
The Vet Whitehaven are by far the best vets around Cumbria. They go the extra mile no others would even consider, all the staff are so polite and well mannered. Our little french bulldog has bad skin problems from the day we got him as a puppy. He was in the vets every week with a different problem/infections and we felt as if the vets weren't interested in getting Tommy the right path to a comfortable life but once we found the Vet Whitehaven everything changed. They helped us find the best solution for Tommy and they even have the decency to have him in every week for a regular clean with products he doesn't allow us to do our selves. This just shows how great and gentle they are with the pets they receive. Tommy wouldn't have the life he has now with out them and we really appreciate the high quality of service yous provide.🐾🐕
Jude Henderson
Google 26 November 2025
Last week I had Vern neutered at The Vet. They took great care of him and the followup procedures were excellent. I really like this surgery. The young staff clearly love animals and their work. Really grateful we registered Vern here. Thank you for such a professional, friendly service.
Sarah Starkey
Google 28 October 2025
I really can't speak highly enough of this Vet practise. The only time we visited was unfortunately when my beloved dog was unexpectedly at the end of his life. It came as a shock when what I thought would be something minor was rapidly diagnosed by them as something that my boy could not recover from. He had a serious heart condition which couldn't be fixed. Despite this, Dr Katie spoke through all my options with me and was so sympathetic to the shock I was experiencing. When it finally became clear there was nothing more I could do for my boy she talked me through my options. I was so pleased that one of those options was to put my boy to rest in his home. This made the whole process much less traumatic for both him and me. My baby went comfortably in his own home and the caring compassionate nature of Dr Katie and Nurse Emma also put him at ease. I could not have wished for a kinder more caring send off than what my Toby was given. This was then followed by a truly heart felt sympathy card from Dr Katie. Despite the fact that was the first time they had met my boy I truly felt like they bonded and my boy was so comfortable with Dr Katie. I have visited a lot of vet practises over the years, all over the country, and this is one of the most caring vet practises I have ever been registered with. If the time comes for me to have another pet they will be my first choice. Thank you so much to Katie and Emma
Steph Currie
Google 28 August 2025
I lost my darling Maine coon misty suddenly this morning, my heart is broken. The ladies tried their best to save her. She was only 5 months old. They treated me and my darling girl with much dignity
Gail Smallman
Google 4 June 2025
What a great Veterinary practice! 🏥 I've seen a few of the vets for my cat and dog since they've been open. They do so much to help and you can tell they really care ❤️ If you have queries they're happy to answer over the phone or email if you just want to check something post-visit I'd highly recommend them They do in-house testing so results and treatment are really quick, which is what you want when you have a poorly or suffering pet Shout outs to the vets Iina, Lynn & Sophie they've all been great 🐾
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