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Abbey Vets, Chester-le-Street
County Durham, North East
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Listing updated17 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
Abbey Vets is a vets serving County Durham and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at Pelton Fell Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2NG. Visit their website for opening hours and contact details. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park is around 1.68 km away.
Services to check
Practice services
- 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 these as questions to ask when you call.
Pets treated
Ask Abbey Vets which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
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.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Abbey Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Medivet Veterinary Centre, about 1.38 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 — Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.68 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 Pelton Fell Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2NG. 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.
Does Abbey Vets treat rabbits and small pets?
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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Medivet Veterinary Centre
24-hour
Station Road, Chester-le-Street· 1.4 km
Vets 2 Your Pets - Durham
Emergency
Tanmeads, Chester-le-Street DH2 3PX· 4.3 km
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Pet-friendly places near Abbey Vets
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Camperdown Avenue Pocket Park
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Waldridge Millennium Green
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Pet owners in County Durham
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Medivet Veterinary Centre (about 1.38 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Medivet Veterinary Centre (about 1.38 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Abbey Vets by distance:
- North East Hydrotherapy & Animal Rehabilitation1.2 km · directions
- Medivet Veterinary Centre1.38 km · directions
- Westway Veterinary Group, Eden Hill3.46 km · directions
- Westway Veterinary Centre3.92 km · directions
- Alan Wright's4.08 km · directions
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