Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital
Gateshead, North East
About this practice
Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital is one of the veterinary practices listed in Gateshead, North East. Find them at Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5SD. Visit their website for opening hours and contact details. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Hodkin Park, roughly 0.18 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit. Bewicks Tearoom, a dog-friendly café roughly 1.04 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 Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital 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· 5.8 km
81 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ· 8.8 km
19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL· 11.6 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I register my pet with Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital 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 5.83 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 — Hodkin Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.18 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 Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital?
Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital is at Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5SD. 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 Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital 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 Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Ed Shearing's Dog Grooming Studio0.66 km
- Little Gems dog Grooming1.99 km
- Mia's Paw Spa2.59 km
Kennels & catteries
Dog-friendly cafés
- Bewicks Tearoom1.04 km
- The Staiths Café3.2 km
- Queens3.39 km
Parks & green space
- Hodkin Park0.18 km
- Carr Hill Recreation Ground0.45 km
- Top Park0.71 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Shingles11.01 km
- Shingles11.33 km
- Shingle Beach11.83 km
Pet shops
- Pets 'n Bitz0.77 km
- Pimp My Mutz Dog Grooming1.53 km
- A1 Pretty Paws1.84 km
Animal rescues
- Felledge Animal Centre11.77 km
- Felledge Equine Centre11.92 km
- Turtle Rescue UK20.2 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Seven Stars11.95 km
- The Gibraltar Rock13.72 km
- Front Street Taphouse13.79 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 5.83 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 5.83 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital by distance:
- White Lion Veterinary Clinic0.85 km · directions
- Blythman & Partners Ltd1.17 km · directions
- Premier Vets1.84 km · directions
- PDSA Pet Hospital2.14 km · directions
- Sheriff’s Highway Vets2.17 km · directions