Vets in Lewisham
Bespoke, independent, veterinary care for Lewisham pets — a calm 9-minute drive away in neighbouring Blackheath.
We may not sit on Lewisham high street, but we’re only a few minutes away in Blackheath — close enough to pop over on a lunch break, calm enough to feel a world away from the traffic. Hundreds of Lewisham families already trust us with their dogs, cats and small pets.
Independent, locally-run, and unhurried — the way good neighbourhood care should feel.
Areas we cover near Lewisham
Getting here
However you travel, we're a short, well-connected hop from home.
Roughly a 9-minute drive from Lewisham town centre via Lee High Road and the A20.
A short hop from Lewisham station — change for Blackheath (Southeastern), then a gentle 6-minute walk.
Routes 89, 108, 54 and 178 all run from Lewisham towards Lee Green and Blackheath Village.
Everything your pet needs
Preventative health checks
Thorough nose-to-tail wellness exams to catch problems early and keep your pet thriving.
Vaccinations & microchipping
Core and lifestyle vaccines, boosters and quick, fuss-free microchipping.
Neutering
Routine spays and castrations with modern pain relief and careful aftercare.
Dental care
Scale, polish and dental assessments to protect against hidden pain and disease.
Diagnostics & imaging
In-house bloods, ultrasound and digital x-ray for fast, accurate answers.
Urgent & emergency care
Same-day appointments in hours, with clear out-of-hours arrangements.
Why Whisker & Woof
Three independent bodies audit our standards, so Lewisham owners can trust the care from the first visit.
New, independent practice
Locally-owned and managed — the best gold-standard decisions made for your pet
Lifesaving veterinary work
Three decades of combined experience and a Certificate in Small Animal Medicine.
Excellent, advanced medicine
In-house diagnostics and a genuinely unhurried approach to every consultation.
Cat-friendly & low-stress
A separate feline waiting area and gentle handling for nervous pets.
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Finding us
Find us
143 Lee Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9DJ
What Lewisham owners say
“Really happy with the level of care and expertise from Jason and his lovely team. Our little terrier can be a handful, with some potentially complex issues. We have felt fully supported, all explained, and time taken to answer our questions. We feel relieved knowing she is in good hands.”
“Just wanted to say thank you to vet Jason and his team for managing a very stressful Shiba Inu today. You guys are the best!”
“Excellent service and everything is always explained. Calming environment for the cat.”
Common questions
Absolutely. A large part of our family of clients live across Lewisham — from SE13 and Ladywell to Hither Green and Brockley. We’re open and ready to welcome your dog, cat or small pet.
We’re in neighbouring Blackheath, around 1.8 miles and a 9-minute drive from Lewisham town centre — close enough to pop over on a lunch break, calm enough to feel a world away from the high street.
Yes. There’s free 2 hour on-street parking off Lee Road, in either Meadowcourt Road or Osborn Terrace. Parking is smooth and stress-free right next to the clinic.
Easily. Lewisham station connects to Blackheath by rail, and buses 89, 108, 54 and 178 run towards Lee Green and Blackheath Village. We’re a short walk from either Blackheath Village or Lee High Road.
Yes — we provide urgent appointments during opening hours and have clear out-of-hours arrangements. If you’re worried about your pet, call us first and we’ll guide you on what to do next.
Registering takes a couple of minutes online via our website, or over the phone. Once you’re with us, booking appointments, repeat prescriptions and joining our Platinum Health Plan are all simple.
Ready to register your Lewisham pet?
Join the Whisker & Woof family in a couple of minutes — online or over the phone.