Vet practice

Castle Vets

County Durham, North East

Emergency / urgent care listed

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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 Vets is a local veterinary option to consider. Find them at Montalbo Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ED. Services listed on their own website include consultations, surgery, vaccinations and microchipping. They are listed as offering emergency or urgent care — confirm by phone before travelling. You can call them on +44 1833 695695 or visit their website to find out more. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Barnard Castle Grounds is one of the closest green spaces, about 1.14 km away.

Services offered

✓Consultations
✓Surgery
✓Vaccinations
✓Microchipping
✓Neutering
✓Emergency care
✓Grooming
✓Puppy & kitten care

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 Vets 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:

Old Stone Vets

24-hour

County Durham, DL13 2FJ· 22.4 km

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Dunelm Veterinary Group

24-hour

106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 34.4 km

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Mile House Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Darlington Road, Northallerton, DL6 2NW· 37.9 km

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Bishopton Veterinary Group

24-hour

1C Gaskell Close, Northallerton, DL6 2YE· 38.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Vets accepting new patients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Castle Vets on +44 1833 695695 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 Old Stone Vets, about 22.43 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 — Barnard Castle Grounds is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.14 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 Vets?

Castle Vets is at Montalbo Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ED. 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 Castle 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 Castle Vets on +44 1833 695695 to check they treat your species before booking.