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First Vets, North Shields
North Tyneside, North East
+44 191 296 4449 · Opening hours below
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Emergency careUrgent care listed
Practice websiteWebsite listed in our directory
Opening hoursListed below
Find themNorth Tyneside, North East
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
First Vets is a veterinary practice in North Tyneside, North East. You'll find the practice at Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8HL. Their site lists services such as consultations, surgery, vaccinations and microchipping. They are listed as offering emergency or urgent care — confirm by phone before travelling. You can call them on +44 191 296 4449 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Hilltop Millennium Green is around 1.57 km away. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Arbor Seven, about 1.71 km away.
Services offered
Practice services
- Consultations
- Surgery
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Neutering
- Emergency care
- Grooming
- Puppy & kitten care
Pets treated
Ask First 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.
Does First Vets take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone First Vets on +44 191 296 4449 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in North Tyneside.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to First Vets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is North Shields Vets, about 0.9 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near First Vets?
Yes — Hilltop Millennium Green is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.57 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 First Vets?
First Vets is at Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8HL. 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 First 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 First Vets on +44 191 296 4449 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
North Shields Vets
Emergency
24 Hawkeys Ln, North Shields NE29 0RF· <1 km
Ayres Veterinary Hospital
24-hour
19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL· 1.2 km
Unit 7, Royal Quays, Coble Dene, North Shields NE29 6DW· 2.3 km
Inside Pets at Home, Station Rd, South Shields NE33 1RD· 3.3 km
Getting ready for the vet
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A LITTLE MORE TO EXPLORE
Pet-friendly places near First Vets
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Hilltop Millennium Green
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Pet owners in North Tyneside
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is North Shields Vets (about 0.9 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Ayres Veterinary Hospital (about 1.22 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to First Vets by distance:
- North Shields Vets0.9 km · directions
- Vets 4 Pets1.08 km · directions
- Tynemouth Vets1.16 km · directions
- Ayres Veterinary Hospital1.22 km · directions
- XLVets1.98 km · directions
Other vets in North Tyneside
Ayres Veterinary Centre
24-hour
71 Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3LZ
Ayres Veterinary Hospital
24-hour
19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL
Robson & Prescott West Moor
Emergency
15b Great Lime Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7NL