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East Durham Animal Ambulance, Horden
Peterlee, North East
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Listing updated19 Jul 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
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. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. 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
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 East Durham Animal Ambulance 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.
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.
Is there parking near East Durham Animal Ambulance?
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.
Can East Durham Animal Ambulance 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 East Durham Animal Ambulance to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF· 3.3 km
Seaham Veterinary Centre
24-hour
42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS· 8.8 km
Unit D, Sovereign Park, Brenda Rd, Hartlepool TS25 1NN· 14.0 km
Sheriffs Highway Vets
24-hour
47 Otto Terrace, Sunderland SR2 7LP· 15.1 km
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Pet-friendly places near East Durham Animal Ambulance
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Lynsdene Boarding Kennels
Boarding and care for time away from home.
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South Hetton Welfare Park
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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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
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