Vet practice

Abbey Vets

County Durham, North East

Find themCounty Durham, North East

Details checked17 Jun 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Based in County Durham, North East, Abbey Vets is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at Newcastle Road. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Wharton Park is around 1.07 km away. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Riverview Kitchen, about 1.3 km away.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Abbey Vets before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Dunelm Veterinary Group

24-hour

106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 2.7 km

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White Oak Veterinary Centre - Peterlee

Emergency

U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF· 15.7 km

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Seaham Veterinary Centre

24-hour

42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS· 16.6 km

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Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 22.5 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Does Abbey Vets take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Abbey Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in County Durham.

What if my pet has an emergency near County Durham?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dunelm Veterinary Group, about 2.66 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near Abbey Vets?

Yes — Wharton Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.07 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Where can I park at Abbey Vets?

Abbey Vets is at Newcastle Road. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.

Can Abbey Vets see rabbits or small animals?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Abbey Vets to check they treat your species before booking.