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Westway Veterinary Group, Houghton

Houghton le Spring, North East

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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

Looking for a vet in Houghton le Spring? Westway Veterinary Group, Houghton is listed in our directory. The practice address is Houghton Business Centre, Lake Rd, Houghton le Spring DH5 8BJ. You can call them on +441915126600 or visit their website to find out more. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Rectory Park is around 0.41 km away. Meadows Coffee Shop, a dog-friendly café roughly 2.31 km away, is listed in our local directory too.

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 Group, Houghton 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:

Seaham Veterinary Centre

24-hour

42-43 Gregson Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HS· 6.2 km

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Dunelm Veterinary Group

24-hour

106 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA· 9.2 km

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White Oak Veterinary Centre - Peterlee

Emergency

U3 Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BF· 12.5 km

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Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 14.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Westway Veterinary Group, Houghton take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Westway Veterinary Group, Houghton on +441915126600 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Houghton le Spring.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Westway Veterinary Group, Houghton?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Seaham Veterinary Centre, about 6.22 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 — Rectory Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.41 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 Group, Houghton?

Westway Veterinary Group, Houghton is at Houghton Business Centre, Lake Rd, Houghton le Spring DH5 8BJ. 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 Group, Houghton 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 Group, Houghton on +441915126600 to check they treat your species before booking.