About this practice
Based in Gateshead, North East, White Lion Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice caring for local pets. It's located at Lowrey's Lane, Gateshead. You can contact the practice by phone on +44 191 491 5855. We'd always recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and that they can see your pet. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Kells Lane Park is around 0.15 km away. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Bewicks Tearoom, about 0.9 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 White Lion Veterinary Clinic 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· 6.7 km
81 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ· 9.5 km
19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL· 12.5 km
Helpful pet care guides
Frequently asked questions
Does White Lion Veterinary Clinic take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone White Lion Veterinary Clinic on +44 191 491 5855 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Gateshead.
What if my pet has an emergency near Gateshead?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice, about 6.67 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near White Lion Veterinary Clinic?
Yes — Kells Lane Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.15 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 White Lion Veterinary Clinic?
White Lion Veterinary Clinic is at Lowrey's Lane, Gateshead. 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.
Can White Lion Veterinary Clinic 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 White Lion Veterinary Clinic on +44 191 491 5855 to check they treat your species before booking.
Pet-friendly places near White Lion Veterinary Clinic
The closest pet businesses and green spaces we have on file — handy for before or after a visit.
Dog groomers
- Ed Shearing's Dog Grooming Studio0.2 km
- Mia's Paw Spa1.74 km
- Little Gems dog Grooming2.24 km
Kennels & catteries
Dog-friendly cafés
- Bewicks Tearoom0.9 km
- The Staiths Café3.17 km
- Queens3.81 km
Parks & green space
- Kells Lane Park0.15 km
- Hodkin Park1 km
- Saltwell Park1.05 km
Dog-friendly beaches
- Shingles10.72 km
- Shingles11.04 km
- Shingle Beach11.52 km
Pet shops
- Pets 'n Bitz0.19 km
- A1 Pretty Paws1.13 km
- A M Aquatics1.24 km
Animal rescues
- Felledge Animal Centre11.16 km
- Felledge Equine Centre11.3 km
- Turtle Rescue UK19.58 km
Dog-friendly pubs
- The Seven Stars12.8 km
- The Gibraltar Rock14.57 km
- Front Street Taphouse14.63 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 6.67 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice (about 6.67 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to White Lion Veterinary Clinic by distance:
- Sheriffs Highway Vet Hospital0.85 km · directions
- Premier Vets1.13 km · directions
- Blythman & Partners Ltd1.52 km · directions
- Sheriff’s Highway Vets2.09 km · directions
- PDSA Pet Hospital2.98 km · directions