Vet practice

First Vets

North Tyneside, North East

Emergency / urgent care listed

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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

✓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 First 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:

Ayres Veterinary Hospital

24-hour

19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL· 1.2 km

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Ayres Veterinary Centre

24-hour

71 Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3LZ· 3.7 km

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Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 5.6 km

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First Vets

Emergency

81 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ· 6.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

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 Ayres Veterinary Hospital, about 1.22 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.