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
- ✓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 SorePaws 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:
106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 16.7 km
U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF· 19.5 km
Victoria Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5QZ· 22.1 km
Montalbo Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ED· 23.6 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
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 Dunelm Veterinary Group, about 16.74 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.
Pet-friendly places near SorePaws Vets
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- The Groom Room6.77 km
- W.A.G.S. Dog Grooming6.89 km
- Mutley's Dog Grooming7.05 km
Kennels & catteries
Dog-friendly cafés
- The Tower Café7.79 km
- Neighbourhood Coffee House16.22 km
- Riverview Kitchen16.29 km
Parks & green space
- Woodham Park0.73 km
- Rope Moor Plantation0.89 km
- Woodham Way1.08 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Shippersea Bay25.7 km
- North Sands25.74 km
- Middleton Beach25.9 km
Pet shops
- Chilton Aquatics4.13 km
- The Pet Hut6.75 km
- E&E Corn Supplies6.88 km
Animal rescues
- Stray Aid Dogs & Cats Home10.24 km
- Durham K9 Hydro Rehabilitation Centre14.1 km
- Turtle Rescue UK14.58 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- Crafty's11.72 km
- Stonebridge Inn15.31 km
- The City16.25 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in County Durham
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Dunelm Veterinary Group (about 16.74 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Dunelm Veterinary Group (about 16.74 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to SorePaws Vets by distance:
Other vets in County Durham
42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS
U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF