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Westway Veterinary Centre, Gateshead
Gateshead, North East
+44 191 410 8215
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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
Westway Veterinary Centre provides veterinary care to pet owners in and around Gateshead. The practice address is Durham Road, Chester-le-Street. You can contact the practice by phone on +44 191 410 8215. Phone the practice to check current services, hours and whether they can register or see your pet. The nearest park we have on file is Birtley Grove Park, roughly 0.44 km from the practice — handy for a walk before or after a visit.
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 Westway Veterinary Centre 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 Westway Veterinary Centre?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Westway Veterinary Centre on +44 191 410 8215 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Gateshead.
Where's the nearest emergency vet to Westway Veterinary Centre?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Abbey Vets, about 3.92 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 — Birtley Grove Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.44 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.
Where can I park at Westway Veterinary Centre?
Westway Veterinary Centre is at Durham Road, Chester-le-Street. 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 Westway Veterinary Centre 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 Westway Veterinary Centre on +44 191 410 8215 to check they treat your species before booking.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Abbey Vets
24-hour
Pelton Fell Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2NG· 3.9 km
Medivet Veterinary Centre
24-hour
Station Road, Chester-le-Street· 4.3 km
Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5SD· 5.2 km
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If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Abbey Vets (about 3.92 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Abbey Vets (about 3.92 km).
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