The Penrose Veterinary Group
At Penrose, we know your pet is a much-loved member of your family – and they deserve the very best.
70 Brinkley Lane, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9XE
Opening Hours:
Mon: 8:30 – 18:30
Tues: 8:30 – 18:30
Wed: 8:30 – 18:30
Thurs: 8:30 – 18:30
Fri: 8:30 – 18:30
Sat: 9:00 – 12:00
Sun: Closed
Out of Hours Care
When our practice is closed, we want to ensure your pet still receives the care they need. We work with our trusted partners to provide round-the-clock support in case of emergencies.
Vets Now – Emergency Provider
Vets Now are a dedicated out-of-hours emergency provider. They operate independently of the Kin Vet Community, so they won’t have direct access to your pet’s history.
Fees are set by Vets Now.
Learn More About The Penrose Pet Healthcare Plan
The Penrose Pet Healthcare Plan makes routine care simple, stress-free, and affordable.
Find out how you can spread the cost of your pet’s essential healthcare while enjoying exclusive benefits.
Prices for Dogs
£52.50
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
£60
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
£90
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
£28
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
From 25.99
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
From 25.99
Prices for Cats
£52.50
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
£60
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
£90
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
£28
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
Free
From £25.99
Pet Healthcare Plan Member Price
From £25.99
Services
Welcome To Penrose
We provide exceptional veterinary care, delivered with compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to keeping your pet happy and healthy for life.
Penrose is a well-established practice serving Colchester and the surrounding areas. Our dedicated team of highly-experienced vets are supported by a skilled team of dedicated veterinary nurses and support staff.
Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a Small Animal General Practice and approved as a Training Centre for veterinary nurses, Penrose Vets is committed to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.
Our spacious, modern practice includes a large private car park, a roomy waiting area, and a separate waiting space for cats. We’re equipped with advanced tools allowing us to offer both routine and more complex care on-site.
Above all, we pride ourselves on delivering gold-standard care and building trusting, empathetic relationships with pet owners. At Penrose, your pet is in safe, experienced, and caring hands.
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Penrose
Out of Hours Care
When our practice is closed, we want to ensure your pet still receives the care they need. We work with our trusted partners to provide round-the-clock support in case of emergencies.
Vets Now – Emergency Provider
Vets Now are a dedicated out-of-hours emergency provider. They operate independently of the Kin Vet Community, so they won’t have direct access to your pet’s history.
Fees are set by Vets Now.
