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Liverpool - Gateacre
Unit 2, Gateacre Local Centre,We’re pleased to welcome you to our Gateacre, Liverpool practice where our friendly and expert team are dedicated to providing care for your dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets.
Closed now
Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 7pm
Sat: 8.30am – 12.30pm
You’ll find that our Gateacre, Liverpool vet practice has all the latest veterinary equipment on hand to help treat your pets. We have an operating theatre, digital x-ray, in-house laboratory for rapid diagnosis of illnesses, separate dog and cat wards, blood pressure monitor and ultrasound.
The clinic was designed to help all pets feel as comfortable as possible and keep their stress levels at a minimum.
Our team has a versatile range of skills and interests including clinic director and vet Sarah who has a surgery certificate and enjoys doing orthopaedic surgery and Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) surgery to help dogs with short noses breathe more easily and avoid dermatological problems.
Vet Poppy has an interest in dentistry and makes good use of our dental x-ray machine, and nurse Helen and client care co-ordinator Clare are mobility advisors.
Please call 0151 556 9444 to speak to a member of our team if you have any concerns about your pet.
At our Gateacre, Liverpool practice we’re committed to giving something back to the people and pets of our local communities.
We’re proud to be able to say that we treat all school pets and wildlife for free including the class pets of nearby Childwall Valley Primary School. Vet Laura also goes out to visit primary schools including Hay Green Primary in Wavertree and Christ Church Primary School in Bootle to talk to pupils about what it’s like being a vet and the pets that she routinely sees. She is always happy to go and visit any local school or community group.
We encourage our team to go out into the community and make a difference by giving every team member five ‘donation days’ each year so that they can spend time volunteering for a charitable cause of their choice. Client care co-ordinator Clare, for example, uses her donation days helping out at Mersey & Cheshire Greyhound Rescue.
As a team, we are long term supporters of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and, to say thank you to those who care, we offer a 10% discount to all employees of the NHS, emergency services and armed forces.
Our Gateacre, Liverpool practice looks after the dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets belonging to the communities of Gateacre, Childwall, Woolton, Belle Vale, Hale Wood, Hunts Cross and Netherley.
You’ll find out practice located in Gateacre, to the east of Liverpool. We’re based in the Gateacre Local Centre alongside Aldi, Costa Coffee and Subway on Gateacre Park Drive so it’s easy to find us and there is plenty of free parking right outside the practice. Other local landmarks in the vicinity include Liverpool Hope University – Hope Park Campus and the John Alderman Village Gardens.
If you’re looking for somewhere to walk your dog nearby, our clients recommend the 94-acre Calderstones Park which is a great day out for all the family and includes beautiful woodland, a lake, miniature railway and a cafe and ice cream parlour. Other nice spots for a walk include Reynolds Park in the Woolton conservation area, Jackson’s Pond and Black Woods where you can see a wide variety of wildlife.
We know that caring for a pet is a round-the-clock responsibility. That’s why we provide care 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year through our trusted out-of-hours service partner.
If your pet needs attention when the Gateacre, Liverpool vet practice is closed, please contact Vets Now:
Woolfall Heath Avenue,
Huyton,
Liverpool,
L36 3YD
Tel: 0151 480 2040
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 6pm – 8.30am
Saturday: 12 noon – Monday 8.30am
(Including Bank Holidays)
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Please speak with the practice directly for our prices.
"Today my very scared cockapoo called holly visited the vets. Her tail was under her body as soon as we went inside an she was visually shaking the lady at the desk came over an said hello to holly an gave her some friendly stroking. Holly settled down on my knee, once we were called inside holly became anxious again a very friendly vet gave holly her vacation an a treat. It was all over quite quickly an we were on are way."
"Took our very shy timid pug ted for his 12 month health check up today, the staff are always friendly, welcoming & take excellent care of ted while in their care, thank you white cross for your care & commitment."
"Pippy had her puppy vaccination, chipped and her hair clipped around her eyes, stressfull for her but the get was fantastic.
Thank you so much for looking after her."
"Tito was really welcomed for his 1st needles and wellness check, all staff were super helpful and ready with great advice, can't thank them enough"
"Great last minute service. My dogs eyes were swollen when I returned from work so popped in half hr before closing and saw Poppy. She checked Geoffrey over and gave helpful advice. Thanks."
"Went in to get my dog Ted a doggy Passport this evening. Poppy dealt with the application and explained everything in a understanding way to me. The service is always excellent @ Gatacre no matter who you see. Keep up the great work."
"I am so happy I chose this vets for Toby, my labradoodle. He has needed regular medication over the last 2 years plus usual routine things.
Everyone from the top vets to the receptionists and nurses are so caring and professional, I can't fault them.
Toby drags me across the car park whenever we visit as he gets so excited to go in!
Keep doing what you're doing ladies, you're the best ?"
"I wish I had heard of this practice when I first adopted my little dog. The staff are lovely, so pleased with the treatment she received. I have told all my friends how well we have been treated, thank you."
"I wish I had heard of this practice when I first adopted my little dog. The staff are lovely, so pleased with the treatment she received. I have told all my friends how well we have been treated, thank you."
"Was recommended by a friend about white cross vets , the staff are very friendly."
"Amazing vet practice have been so kind and considerate of the needs of my dog and myself while we have been there and kept my dog calm and happy through the day he has been there for an op. Also have wonderful selection of post op options not just the cone of shame. Thank you so much for being so wonderful."
"Every member of staff at White Cross is loving and caring, nothing is too much. I recently had to bring my eldest dog in to be put to sleep and I know she passed feeling loved as the staff couldn't do enough to make it as peaceful for her and for us as a family. Would highly recommend and wouldn't take my fur babies anywhere else."
"Sarah and the staff at gateacre are brilliant, Sarah especially has looked after our 2 dogs Poppy and Bella mainly poppy as she's had to have 2 ops in the last year, we can't thank sarah enough for how she's helped. Thank you all for doing what you do so well xxx"
"My little Lulu been in today, I was so worried leaving her as she's a very anxious little girl and can be a little nippy at times, but all went well!!
Thanks so much to all the lovely staff and for her little card,see you Friday for check up. Xx"
"Couldn't ask for a better vets :) staff are amazing and prices amazing 5*"
"Friendly always ready to help I would be lost with out them thay have got me through a lot with my Lola and that never give up and I trust there advise thank you white cross"
"Last year my Golden Retriever Buster was diagnosed with Nasal cancer. Although he had to undergo some distressing treatment he always pulled me to go faster on his walk to White cross in Gateacre because he loved his visits. Even on his last visit. I was never felt forced to make a decision about his care but was given valuable information so that I felt I was making the best choices for him. The support and friendly nature of all the staff was amazing. It got me through the toughest time. Now I have a Springer Spaniel Coco and one of my first actions was to register her with White cross. After discovering how dissapointing Pet insurancecan be for elderly dogs I find the monthly health plan invaluable and Coco also enjoys her visits! Even sitting on the reception desk wanting to take charge!! I only wish I could find a GP practice for myself which was as friendly and inviting!"
"Best Vet's l have been to in a long time
Nothing is to much for them
They go beyond always been there when needed ?"
"An amazing veterinary practice with equally amazing staff. Every team member from the front of house, the nurses and the vets are genuine, loving, caring people who really do want the best for your pets. Each time I come in, I am greeted with the warmest welcome and my pets are treated like kings with cuddles, kisses and treats. The service the staff provides is second to none and I would highly recommend these girls to any one of my friends had have done, and in doing do each of us received £10 credit on our account!! Keep up the good work girls, you are doing amazing work!"
"Thank you to all the staff at the white cross gateacre, we sadly lost the lovely mr.tibbs early hours Tuesday morning. Today we received a condolence card and forget me not seeds to plant sent by all the staff. This was so touching. Thank you so much. Absolutely lovely xxx"
"Excellent service and price. Very friendly and helpful. Thankyou"
"Very friendly staff that go out of their way to make your pet feel at ease."
"I only transferred to this practice a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately my dog, Hollie, became ill and I, and my family, cannot thank all concerned for their compassion, care and respect during an exceptionally upsetting time. Our sincere thanks to Poppy, Sarah, Heidi, in fact all concerned,"
"Great staff, the wellness plan is amazing and the black haired vet is hot!"
"Very friendly and helpful staff"
"We would like to thank Sarah and her staff for the manner in which they treated both ourselves and Jake in his last hour.
What not trust our dogs with anybody else."
"Want to thank Sarah and amazing team yesterday for looking after Franco and Me!! So understanding, caring and helpful even though they were so busy. Cannot ask for a better service. Appreciate all your advise love from us xxx"
"Always lovely with my Tilly keep up the good work!!!!"
"Thank you for looking after Florence. Lovely friendly staff."
"They operated on my family dog pipin. Coz she had cancer they made her better X"
"Full of care and attention for our little friends, really friendly and totally trustable staff ! Happy that we've chosen you"
"My lovely staffie Shanks has just had his cruciate repair done here. We love how friendly all the staff are and how much love they have showed our boy. Niall was so lovely with our fur baby and so thankful he fitted us in ASAP and did a fab job. So thankful my mum found them last month and recommended them to us. The complete wellness plan is great too. Thank you all for looking after our boy today see you next week. Shanks is doing well and is sleeping after eating his dinner!"
"Thanks to all the staff who took care of Pippin on Friday evening, a difficult thing to have to go through was made easier by your professional and sympathetic team.
Thank you, Alan."
"A lovely friendly place to take a sick dog. they really care about the animals and make them feel comfortable. I am going back even though the dog is only being minded by me .staff lively and place spotless."
"Thank you Penny & Eve for your professionalism, compassion and, above all, for putting what was best for our Jack dog first, and for explaining every possible option & outcome to us & giving us time without rushing or pushing us into a decision. We lost our pet dog, which was unavoidable, but we found the most caring, considerate & medically able veterinary surgeon & nurse we could wish for. Something that was sadly lacking from another surgery we had been to."
"Full of care and attention for our little friends, really friendly and totally trustable staff ! Happy that we've chosen you"
"I always dread having to take my small dog for her annual vaccinationbut I found the experience at the Gateacre practise very calm and relaxed. Both the receptionist and the vet were very welcoming and friendly and I didn't have to wait long to go in for my appointment. The vet was very friendly and made both me and my little dog feel very relaxed. The vaccination was carried out quickly and my dog didn't even whimper which was a very good experience for both of us! Not dreading next year's vaccination now - so thank you!"
"We were given an appointment really quickly for our poorly hamster. Staff were lovely and very helpful and friendly. Excellent service."
"Amazing vets! Friendly, caring and professional!"
"Everyone here has been so lovely and supportive of me and my 14 week old puppy Bonnie. She was backwards and forwards to White Cross with a tummy infection for her first weeks with us, and they always gave me support and a friendly ear on my many worried phone calls asking for advice! Bonnie and I say thank you."
"My lovely staffie Shanks has just had his cruciate repair done here. We love how friendly all the staff are and how much love they have showed our boy. Niall was so lovely with our furr baby and so thankful he fitted us in ASAP and did a fab job. So thankful my mum found them last month and recommended them to us. The complete wellness plan is great too. Thank you all for looking after our boy today see you next week. Shanks is doing well and is sleeping after eating his dinner xxx"
"We were given an appointment really quickly for our poorly hamster. Staff were lovely and very helpful and friendly. Excellent service."
"Amazing vets! Friendly, caring and professional!"
"I cannot thank all the staff enough for taking care of my baby Vinnie on Monday during his Dental work. I did not feel bad leaving him as the staff are all amazing x"
"I cannot thank all the staff enough for taking care of my baby Vinnie on Monday during his Dental work. I did not feel bad leaving him as the staff are all amazing x"
"White cross vets are fantastic they provide wonderful care. Saving our puppies life when she was just 8 weeks old. The staff are so caring and friendly they make you feel so at ease with that your pet is in safe hands. Thank you so much x"
"A fabulous vets with brilliant caring staff. Wouldn't take my two rhodesian ridgebacks anywhere else. 100% recommend."
"A fabulous vets with brilliant caring staff. Wouldn't take my two rhodesian ridgebacks anywhere else. 100% recommend."
"Fantastic people, caring and friendly staff. They keep you upto date if you have to leave your pet with them. Glad i changed vets. Definitely condsider this surgery if looking for a vets for your pets x"
"Had my dog spayed today. The staff we're really friendly and caring and went over and above just a duty of care. Fantastic."
"Had my dog spayed today. The staff we're really friendly and caring and went over and above just a duty of care. Fantastic."
"My dog was neutured yesterday, the staff were lovely with him and done a great job looking after him, he is doing really well today really pleased with how the op went, thanks to all xx"
"My dog was neutured yesterday, the staff were lovely with him and done a great job looking after him, he is doing really well today really pleased with how the op went, thanks to all xx"
"An absolutely fabulous vets! Had my precious boy castrated here a few weeks ago and the care they gave him during this stressful time and afterwards was second to none! Thank you all!"
"An absolutely fabulous vets! Had my precious boy castrated here a few weeks ago and the care they gave him during this stressful time and afterwards was second to none! Thank you all!"
"Fantastic people, caring and friendly staff. They keep you upto date if you have to leave your pet with them. Glad i changed vets. Definitely condsider this surgery if looking for a vets for your pets x"
"This vet practice is by far the best i have been to! Wonderful staff who are caring and treat your pet like they would their own. Fantastic prices and offers which only better the care of your pet. Love this place!!"
"Every time we go everyone is friendly and has a genuine love for the animals. Very happy with them."
"I have recently moved my 6 pets across to white cross vets in gateacre after using a different vets in Liverpool for 11 years ... They have exceeded all expectations! The vets, nurses and the lovely girls on reception have been very welcoming and professional while looking after my two poorly netherland dwarf rabbits. Their knowledge appears to be second to none, and looked into things that my previous vets never considered when treating for the same problem. I'm glad I decided to have a look around for alternative vets now, and I'm really happy with the care my rabbits received."
"Recently joined the practice in gateacre, and totally impressed by all of the nurses, vets and receptionist, who have looked after my collie Ruby after her recent op. Very professional and caring and I would definitely recommend White Cross Vets to everyone. Many thanks x"
"Fantastic, took my kitty's Elsa and Freya in yesterday, the staff couldn't have been nicer or looked after them any better, big thank you'd from me."
"All the staff here are so lovely. They made me feel totally at ease taking Barney for his op and treated him like their own. He actually likes going just to see them and for the treats. x"
"All the staff are so nice and caring ... i know the dog is in good hands at whitecross .. thank you all so much x"
"Really lovely staff who really care about your pets. Quill loves going there even after being neutered."
"Excellent dental service for my cat Maggie. Very good facilities and friendly, pleasant team."
"Thanks for all the advice, lovely practise and lovely staff, brilliant with our 13 year old dog. Well recommended."
"Really lovely vets with very friendly and helpful staff. Received great advice for Bow carrying her first litter of puppies. x"
"Lovely and friendly staff. Brilliant vaccination deal and good advice given.”"
4.8 from 69 reviews
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VAT Number: 115141658
Company No.: 07746795
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White Cross Vets
Registered Address:
Independent Vetcare Ltd,
The Chocolate Factory,
Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2AU
White Cross Vets is a friendly and compassionate veterinary practice focused on quality and care.
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