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
- ✓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 Alan Wright's 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:
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Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
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 Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice, about 9.44 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.
Pet-friendly places near Alan Wright's
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Dog Gone Clean1.12 km
- Mia's Paw Spa4.12 km
- Chester Pet Stores4.45 km
Kennels & catteries
Dog-friendly cafés
- Bewicks Tearoom5.48 km
- The Staiths Café7.61 km
- Queens8.38 km
Parks & green space
- Birtley Grove Park0.34 km
- Ayton Park1.7 km
- Holley Park2.36 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Roker Beach14.07 km
- Hendon Beach14.11 km
- Shingles14.29 km
Pet shops
- The Reptile Hotel0.2 km
- The Reptile Hotel0.22 km
- Pets at Home3.03 km
Animal rescues
- Felledge Animal Centre6.87 km
- Felledge Equine Centre7.06 km
- Turtle Rescue UK15.27 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Waiting Room12.87 km
- Half Moon Inn13.37 km
- Kings Head13.38 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Chester-le-Street
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 9.44 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 9.44 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Alan Wright's by distance:
- Wrights' Vets0 km · directions
- Westway Veterinary Centre0.19 km · directions
- North East Hydrotherapy & Animal Rehabilitation2.89 km · directions
- Premier Vets3.53 km · directions
- Vets4Pets3.83 km · directions
Other vets in Chester-le-Street
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