About this practice
East Durham Animal Ambulance is a veterinary practice in Peterlee, North East. You'll find the practice at 17 Rothbury Ave, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4BA. The nearest park we have on file is Wood House Park, roughly 2.08 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 East Durham Animal Ambulance before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
What pet parents say
No reviews yet. Been here with your pet? Share your experience — we email a quick code to verify it’s genuine (your address is never shown).
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF· 3.3 km
42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS· 8.8 km
106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 15.2 km
Victoria Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5QZ· 22.6 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I register my pet with East Durham Animal Ambulance?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone East Durham Animal Ambulance and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Peterlee.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to East Durham Animal Ambulance?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is White Oak Veterinary Centre - Peterlee, about 3.34 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near East Durham Animal Ambulance?
Yes — Wood House Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 2.08 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.
East Durham Animal Ambulance is at 17 Rothbury Ave, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4BA. 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.
Pet-friendly places near East Durham Animal Ambulance
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- K9 Dog Groomers6.59 km
- Doggy Day Kutz10.87 km
- Stray Aid11.9 km
Kennels & catteries
- Lynsdene Boarding Kennels3.86 km
- Stoneygate Stables11.69 km
- Petz 1st Dog Care13.18 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- Meadows Coffee Shop13.07 km
- Catherine's Kitchen15.04 km
- The Tower Café16.02 km
Hydrotherapy
Parks & green space
- Wood House Park2.08 km
- Welfare Park2.72 km
- South Hetton Welfare Park6.04 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Shippersea Bay3.47 km
- Hawthorn Hive4.24 km
- Blast Beach5.29 km
Pet shops
- Furry Family1.55 km
- Blackhall Pet & Garden Supplies3.2 km
- Tropical Supplies North East Ltd6.37 km
Animal rescues
- Stray Aid Dogs & Cats Home13.83 km
- Turtle Rescue UK18.45 km
- Felledge Animal Centre19.2 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Fishermans Arms11.97 km
- The City16.13 km
- Half Moon Inn16.15 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Peterlee
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is White Oak Veterinary Centre - Peterlee (about 3.34 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Seaham Veterinary Centre (about 8.83 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to East Durham Animal Ambulance by distance: