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Alan Wright's, Birtley
Chester-le-Street
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Listing updated19 Jul 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
Alan Wright's is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Chester-le-Street. It's located at Birtley, Chester-le-Street DH3 1DB. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. The nearest park we have on file is Birtley Grove Park, roughly 0.34 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
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 Alan Wright's 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.
Can I register my pet with Alan Wright's?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Alan Wright's and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Chester-le-Street.
What if my pet has an emergency near Chester-le-Street?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Abbey Vets, about 4.08 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Alan Wright's?
Yes — Birtley Grove Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.34 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.
Is there parking near Alan Wright's?
Alan Wright's is at Birtley, Chester-le-Street DH3 1DB. 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 Alan Wright's 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 Alan Wright's to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Abbey Vets
24-hour
Pelton Fell Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2NG· 4.1 km
Medivet Veterinary Centre
24-hour
Station Road, Chester-le-Street· 4.5 km
Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5SD· 5.0 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Abbey Vets (about 4.08 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Abbey Vets (about 4.08 km).
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