Vet practice

Castle Veterinary Surgeons

County Durham, North East

Opening hoursListed below

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

If you're near County Durham, Castle Veterinary Surgeons is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at Staindrop Road, Bishop Auckland. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet.

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 Castle Veterinary Surgeons 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:

Castle Vets

Emergency

Montalbo Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ED· 17.0 km

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Dunelm Veterinary Group

24-hour

106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 18.3 km

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Old Stone Vets

24-hour

County Durham, DL13 2FJ· 23.1 km

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White Oak Veterinary Centre - Peterlee

Emergency

U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF· 25.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Castle Veterinary Surgeons take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Castle Veterinary Surgeons 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 Castle Vets, about 17.01 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Is there anywhere to walk my dog after the appointment?

Yes — Shildon Millennium Green is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 3.42 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 Castle Veterinary Surgeons?

Castle Veterinary Surgeons is at Staindrop Road, Bishop Auckland. 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 Castle Veterinary Surgeons 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 Castle Veterinary Surgeons to check they treat your species before booking.