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Castle Veterinary Surgeons, County Durham
County Durham, North East
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Opening hoursListed below
Find themCounty Durham, North East
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
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
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 Castle Veterinary Surgeons 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 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 Vet4Pets, about 2.12 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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
South Church Enterprise Park, 1B Henson Cl, Bishop Auckland DL14 6WA· 2.2 km
Wilson Veterinary Surgery
24-hour
5-11 Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7AD· 3.3 km
Unit 1B Greenwell Rd, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DH· 8.8 km
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
9 local places · Closest first
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Shildon Millennium Green
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Pet owners in County Durham
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Castle Veterinary Surgeons by distance:
- Vet4Pets2.12 km · directions
- Castle Veterinary Centre - Bishop Auckland2.17 km · directions
- Wilson Veterinary Surgery3.29 km · directions
- SorePaws Vets7.9 km · directions
- Wilson Veterinary Group, Newton Aycliffe8.76 km · directions