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
- ✓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 Westway Veterinary Centre 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:
Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 9.6 km
106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 12.8 km
81 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ· 13.9 km
42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS· 14.4 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
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 Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice, about 9.59 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.
Pet-friendly places near Westway Veterinary Centre
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Dog Gone Clean1.3 km
- Chester Pet Stores4.26 km
- Mia's Paw Spa4.3 km
Kennels & catteries
Dog-friendly cafés
- Bewicks Tearoom5.67 km
- The Staiths Café7.8 km
- Queens8.57 km
Parks & green space
- Birtley Grove Park0.44 km
- Ayton Park1.58 km
- Holley Park2.29 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Hendon Beach14.05 km
- Roker Beach14.07 km
- Shingles14.45 km
Pet shops
- The Reptile Hotel0.01 km
- The Reptile Hotel0.04 km
- Pets at Home3.03 km
Animal rescues
- Felledge Animal Centre6.7 km
- Felledge Equine Centre6.89 km
- Turtle Rescue UK15.1 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Waiting Room12.69 km
- Half Moon Inn13.19 km
- The City13.21 km
Straight-line distances from the practice. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; businesses from the Giddy Pets directory.
Pet owners in Gateshead
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 9.59 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 9.59 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Westway Veterinary Centre by distance:
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