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Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital, Gateshead
Gateshead, North East
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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
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
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 Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital 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.
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 Dragon Veterinary Centre, about 5.38 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.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 5.8 km
Vets4Pets - Gateshead
24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Cameron Retail Park, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9XS· 6.3 km
16-18 Elsdon Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1JD· 7.7 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dragon Veterinary Centre (about 5.38 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Dragon Veterinary Centre (about 5.38 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
Other vets in Gateshead
Vets4Pets - Gateshead
24-hour
Inside Pets at Home, Cameron Retail Park, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9XS