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Vets for Pets, 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
Vets for Pets is a vets serving County Durham and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at Durham, DH1 5GB. Visit their website for opening hours and contact details. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. For a post-appointment leg-stretch, Brasside Park is one of the closest green spaces, about 1.53 km away. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Barking Blends Coffee House, about 1.1 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 Vets for Pets 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 Vets for Pets accepting new patients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Vets for Pets and ask whether they're taking on new patients in County Durham.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Vets for Pets?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets 2 Your Pets - Durham, about 1.9 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Vets for Pets?
Yes — Brasside Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.53 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 Vets for Pets?
Vets for Pets is at Durham, DH1 5GB. 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.
Does Vets for Pets 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 Vets for Pets to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Vets 2 Your Pets - Durham
Emergency
Tanmeads, Chester-le-Street DH2 3PX· 1.9 km
Dunelm Veterinary Group
24-hour
106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 3.6 km
Medivet Veterinary Centre
24-hour
Station Road, Chester-le-Street· 5.2 km
Langley Park Vets Ltd
Emergency
2 Front St, Langley Park, Durham DH7 9XE· 5.8 km
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Pet-friendly places near Vets for Pets
Fresh air, everyday essentials and a little extra care, close to the practice.
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Barking Blends Coffee House
A coffee stop with your four-legged companion.
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Dovecote Farm Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Boarding and care for time away from home.
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Pet owners in County Durham
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Vets 2 Your Pets - Durham (about 1.9 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Dunelm Veterinary Group (about 3.58 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Vets for Pets by distance:
- Vets 2 Your Pets - Durham1.9 km · directions
- Dunelm Veterinary Group3.58 km · directions
- Abbey Vets3.74 km · directions
- Hare & Hounds Veterinary Centre3.87 km · directions
- Medivet Veterinary Centre5.24 km · directions