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Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre, Durham
County Durham, North East
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Find themCounty Durham, North East
Listing updated17 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
Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre is one of the veterinary practices listed in County Durham, North East. Find them at Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2LG. Visit their website for opening hours and contact details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Meadowfield is around 0.69 km away. Neighbourhood Coffee House, a dog-friendly café roughly 1.63 km away, is listed in our local directory too.
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 Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre 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 Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre and ask whether they're taking on new patients in County Durham.
What if my pet has an emergency near County Durham?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dunelm Veterinary Group, about 0.66 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 — Meadowfield is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.69 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 Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre?
Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre is at Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2LG. 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 Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre 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 Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Dunelm Veterinary Group
24-hour
106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· <1 km
Vets 2 Your Pets - Durham
Emergency
Tanmeads, Chester-le-Street DH2 3PX· 5.8 km
Durham Equine Practice
24-hour
Unit 41, Enterprise City, Meadowfield Ave, Spennymoor DL16 6JF· 8.0 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dunelm Veterinary Group (about 0.66 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Dunelm Veterinary Group (about 0.66 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre by distance:
- Dunelm Veterinary Group0.66 km · directions
- East Durham Equine Spa2.93 km · directions
- Abbey Vets3.32 km · directions
- Vets for Pets3.87 km · directions
- Danielle Hudson4.86 km · directions