Vet practice

firstvets - Heaton branch, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

Find themNewcastle upon Tyne, North East

Details checked17 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

firstvets - Heaton branch is one of the veterinary practices listed in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. Find them at 371-375 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5SB. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Armstrong Park is around 0.57 km away. Millfield House Cafe, a dog-friendly café roughly 0.86 km away, is listed in our local directory too.

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 firstvets - Heaton branch 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:

First Vets

Emergency

81 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ· 3.3 km

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Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 4.5 km

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First Vets

Emergency

Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8HL· 7.5 km

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Ayres Veterinary Hospital

24-hour

19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL· 8.3 km

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Helpful pet care guides

Frequently asked questions

Does firstvets - Heaton branch take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone firstvets - Heaton branch and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Newcastle upon Tyne.

What if my pet has an emergency near Newcastle upon Tyne?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is First Vets, about 3.28 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 — Armstrong Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.57 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.

Is there parking near firstvets - Heaton branch?

firstvets - Heaton branch is at 371-375 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5SB. 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 firstvets - Heaton branch 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 firstvets - Heaton branch to check they treat your species before booking.