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SimplyCats Vet Clinic

Houghton le Spring, North East

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Details checked19 Jul 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

SimplyCats Vet Clinic is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Houghton le Spring, North East. You can call them on +441913859696 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. The nearest park we have on file is Rectory Park, roughly 1.54 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Meadows Coffee Shop, about 1.15 km away.

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 SimplyCats Vet Clinic 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:

Dunelm Veterinary Group

24-hour

106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 8.0 km

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Seaham Veterinary Centre

24-hour

42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS· 8.2 km

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White Oak Veterinary Centre - Peterlee

Emergency

U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF· 13.6 km

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Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 14.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Can I register my pet with SimplyCats Vet Clinic?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone SimplyCats Vet Clinic on +441913859696 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Houghton le Spring.

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dunelm Veterinary Group, about 7.96 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Can I walk my dog near SimplyCats Vet Clinic?

Yes — Rectory Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.54 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.

Does SimplyCats Vet Clinic 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 SimplyCats Vet Clinic on +441913859696 to check they treat your species before booking.