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Castle Vets, Barnard Castle
County Durham, North East
+44 1833 695695
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Emergency careUrgent care listed
Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
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 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
Practice services
- Consultations
- Surgery
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Neutering
- Emergency care
- Grooming
- Puppy & kitten care
Pets treated
Ask Castle Vets 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.
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 Farm Post Mortems, about 14.89 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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Farm Post Mortems
24-hour
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland DL13 3QF· 14.9 km
South Church Enterprise Park, 1B Henson Cl, Bishop Auckland DL14 6WA· 19.2 km
Wilson Veterinary Surgery
24-hour
5-11 Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7AD· 20.0 km
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Pet owners in County Durham
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Farm Post Mortems (about 14.89 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Farm Post Mortems (about 14.89 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Castle Vets by distance:
- The Equine Dental Vet11.15 km · directions
- Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals12.39 km · directions
- Emson Equine Vets13.22 km · directions
- Farm Post Mortems14.89 km · directions
- The Equine Dental Vet15.63 km · directions
Other vets in County Durham
29 High Street, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4DH
Seaham Veterinary Centre
24-hour
42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS