About this practice
Sheriff’s Highway Vets is one of the veterinary practices listed in Gateshead, North East. The practice is in the NE8 4XL area. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Avondale Park is around 0.73 km away. The Staiths Café, a dog-friendly café roughly 1.07 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 Sheriff’s Highway 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:
Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 7.0 km
81 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ· 8.3 km
19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL· 12.5 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Does Sheriff’s Highway Vets take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Sheriff’s Highway Vets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Gateshead.
What if my pet has an emergency near Gateshead?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice, about 6.96 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 — Avondale Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.73 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 Sheriff’s Highway Vets?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in Gateshead. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can Sheriff’s Highway Vets 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 Sheriff’s Highway Vets to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near Sheriff’s Highway Vets
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Little Gems dog Grooming0.81 km
- Ed Shearing's Dog Grooming Studio2.01 km
- Mia's Paw Spa2.83 km
Kennels & catteries
- Mypetstop Pet Boarding and Care Centre Washington7.99 km
- Sunny Meadows Cattery8.97 km
- Newcastle K9 Group10.53 km
Dog-friendly cafés
- The Staiths Café1.07 km
- Bewicks Tearoom1.22 km
- Queens2.21 km
Parks & green space
- Avondale Park0.73 km
- Saltwell Park1.1 km
- Windmill Hills Park1.25 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Shingles8.85 km
- Shingles9.18 km
- Shingle Beach9.69 km
Pet shops
- Little Pet Store0.96 km
- Pink Whiskers Cat & Dog Grooming1.48 km
- Pets 'n Bitz1.92 km
Animal rescues
- Felledge Animal Centre12.88 km
- Felledge Equine Centre12.98 km
- Turtle Rescue UK21.24 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Seven Stars12.84 km
- Front Street Taphouse14.2 km
- Left Luggage Room14.45 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Gateshead
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 6.96 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 6.96 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Sheriff’s Highway Vets by distance:
- Blythman & Partners Ltd1.18 km · directions
- White Lion Veterinary Clinic2.09 km · directions
- Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital2.17 km · directions
- North East Pet Ultrasound3.01 km · directions
- Premier Vets3.05 km · directions