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SorePaws Vets, County 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
If you're near County Durham, SorePaws Vets is a local veterinary option to consider. The practice is in the DL5 4SE area. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Woodham Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 0.73 km away.
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 SorePaws Vets 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.
Is SorePaws Vets accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone SorePaws Vets 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 Wilson Veterinary Group, Newton Aycliffe, about 1.18 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 — Woodham 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 SorePaws Vets?
Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in County Durham. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.
Can SorePaws 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 SorePaws Vets to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Unit 1B Greenwell Rd, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DH· 1.2 km
Grange Vets
Emergency
131 Shafto Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5QL· 1.4 km
Bradbury, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2ES· 5.2 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Wilson Veterinary Group, Newton Aycliffe (about 1.18 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Wilson Veterinary Group, Newton Aycliffe (about 1.18 km).
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