Lida Vets has been caring for pets in Newmarket since 1991. Founded by husband-and-wife Josh and Liz Lida, the practice began with just two rooms at 166 High Street before expanding into the neighbouring building in 1992.
The building itself has seen more than two centuries of Newmarket life. The site was previously home to small houses, a workshop, an Electricity Board station and later an oil research firm before being transformed into the veterinary practice our clients know today.
Over the years, Lida Vets has continued to grow and develop its services. The reception was extended and renovated in December 2015, before Lida Vets joined the Linnaeus Group in October 2018 following the retirement of Josh Lida.
Today, our Newmarket vet clinic combines that long local history with modern veterinary facilities and a friendly, personal approach to pet care. We provide routine and emergency care for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters and other small animals, supported by an experienced veterinary team and extensive facilities under one roof.
Lida Vets is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a Tier 2 Veterinary Practice, successfully passing its latest accreditation in 2025. We are also a Gold level Cat Friendly Clinic, with facilities and handling practices designed to make visits more comfortable for our feline patients.
How Our Vets in Newmarket Can Help Your Pet
Our vets in Newmarket provide care throughout every stage of your pet’s life, from preventative healthcare and routine appointments to diagnostic investigations, surgery and urgent treatment.
When you arrive, you’ll find five consulting rooms, separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, separate dog and cat hospital wards, an isolation ward, surgical and dental facilities, diagnostic imaging and comprehensive laboratory facilities. Our services include:
- 24/7 emergency veterinary care: Access to emergency veterinary care when your pet needs urgent attention.
- Pet vaccinations: Routine vaccinations to help protect your pet against preventable diseases.
- Pet neutering and spaying: Surgical neutering for pets, with advice from our veterinary team based on their individual needs.
- Parasite control: Preventative flea, tick and worm treatments to help protect your pet throughout the year.
- Health checks and vet consultations: Consultations for routine healthcare, illness, injury and ongoing health concerns.
- Dental care: Dental examinations and treatment supported by our dedicated dentistry facilities and dental radiography.
- Veterinary nurse clinics: Practical support and advice, including weight management and preventative healthcare.
- Microchipping: Permanent identification to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
- Diagnostic imaging: On-site X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy to support the investigation and diagnosis of health conditions.
- In-house laboratory testing: Facilities for blood testing, urinalysis, microscopy and other diagnostic tests, with many blood test results available within 0.5 to 1 hour.
- Home visits: Consultations and treatments at home can be arranged where bringing your pet into the practice is not practical or possible.
- Pet Health for Life: Healthcare plans designed to spread the cost of routine preventative care throughout the year.
Why Pet Owners Searching for “Vets Near Me” in Newmarket Choose Us
If you’re searching for vets near me, Lida Vets provides established local veterinary care from our practice in the heart of Newmarket. We have been part of the local community for more than 30 years and combine a personal approach with the facilities needed to provide a wide range of care in one location.
Pet owners choose Lida Vets for:
- More than 30 years in Newmarket, with the practice established in 1991.
- RCVS Tier 2 accreditation, with our latest successful accreditation completed in 2025.
- Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status, with separate areas and facilities designed around the needs of cats.
- Modern diagnostic facilities, including X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and laboratory testing.
- Comprehensive surgical facilities, including a dedicated operating theatre and dental unit.
- Separate cat and dog areas, including waiting areas and hospital wards.
- Emergency veterinary care, providing support when your pet needs urgent treatment.
- Care for a wide range of small animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters.
- Convenient Newmarket location, with parking available for clients.
