Dog & Cat Vets in Durham

Pawsitive Relief @ Chapel Fell Vets focuses on veterinary rehabilitation, sports medicine and chronic pain therapy for companion animals, with treatments including acupuncture and laser used alongside tailored home-exercise plans. Reviews repeatedly describe detailed initial assessments (including written follow-up with findings and next steps) and ongoing support for long-term problems such as arthritis, post-operative recovery (TPLO), and back/hip injuries. Several owners also mention coordination with their primary vet, and examples of progress include improved mobility and, in one case, a reduction in pain medication after a course of acupuncture.

Gilmoor Vets is a veterinary practice with no corporate group affiliation stated in the available information. Reviews suggest it’s set up mainly for routine, day-to-day care for dogs (for example, annual boosters and puppy care), with owners repeatedly mentioning friendly staff and clear explanations. Specific details mentioned include a “vet plan” that one reviewer found “really worth it,” appointments where there was “no queue for treatment,” and a clean waiting room noted on a first visit.

Grange Vets provides routine and ongoing care for dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets, and is listed on its website as an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Centre. The site highlights check-ups, long-term care and general treatment, plus practical owner services like repeat prescriptions and pet travel (“pet-passport”) guidance. Reviews most often point to getting appointments quickly and a feeling that the team focuses on the animal rather than “money” (several owners explicitly say they’re “trustworthy” and “won’t take your eyes out”).

Ashfield Veterinary Surgery is part of CVS Group plc and operates as a small-animal practice. The website describes a move in 2022 to a modern, purpose-built facility and lists services ranging from routine care (vaccinations, parasite control) to diagnostics and surgery, including orthopaedics. It is also a veterinary nurse training facility, and the practice is accredited as RCVS General Practice, Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), and Dog Friendly Clinic. Recent reviews show a split experience: some owners praise the team’s friendliness (one specifically names Lynn) and communication at reception, while others describe serious concerns around urgent case handling (e.g., owners saying blood tests/X-rays were not done in an emergency) and aftercare/communication following pet loss (e.g., delays in promised paw prints/fur keepsakes). Pricing is also contested, with one owner describing a large jump in surgical costs after the practice became part of a group.

Castle Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice established in the 1930s (group ownership not stated in the provided sources). The website describes a broad “general practice” set-up—routine care plus surgery and diagnostics—with out-of-hours emergencies directed to Wear Referrals. From the latest reviews available to us, owners describe a mix of experiences. Some report same-morning appointments for urgent problems (for example, cats with abscesses, vomiting or not eating) and mention practical facilities such as separate cat and dog waiting areas. Others describe concerns about costs and communication—including feeling “upsold” during consultations, a quoted surgical cost of around £2,500, and multiple complaints about Solensia being prescribed for pain/arthritis with owners attributing severe adverse outcomes.

Emergency Mobile Vet is a home-visit service focused on small animals, offering both urgent (including out-of-hours) veterinary care and routine appointments in the pet’s home. Based on the website, it’s set up for situations where getting to a clinic is difficult or stressful, including end-of-life care at home. The service also states it can provide out-of-hours support by collaborating with other veterinary practices.

Meowve Teesside Ltd trades as Vets on the Meowve, a mobile veterinary service that sees pets at home using a purpose-built mobile veterinary surgery. The service is described as being established by Registered Veterinary Nurse Christine Dixon, and the website also references a wider Vets On The Meowve network (including branches and a franchise section). Based on the services listed, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus on-the-van diagnostics and procedures, including: - Surgery carried out in the mobile unit (examples given include neutering, lump removals, and eye/ear surgery). - Dental procedures where every procedure includes a digital full dental X‑ray. - Imaging at home, including mobile digital X‑ray and mobile ultrasound. Pets covered on the website include dogs, cats, and rabbits.

VacciVets Ltd provides at-home veterinary visits, with a clear focus on vaccinations delivered in the home rather than in a clinic setting. Based on its own service list, it appears set up for routine preventive care and ongoing injection-based treatments at home, plus end-of-life care. Concrete examples of what’s offered include cat/dog/kitten/puppy vaccination visits at home, microchipping, and monthly arthritis/mobility or allergy injections provided at home.

Old Stone Vets (Stanhope branch) is a small-animal-only practice providing consultations, vaccines, operations and 24-hour emergency care (per the clinic website). Reviews describe a team that can fit in urgent cases quickly (including a dog that wasn’t registered, seen within just over an hour), and that coordinates care across their branches when advanced diagnostics are needed (one case was sent straight on for X‑rays and ultrasound, with the receiving team ready on arrival). Owners also mention proactive updates during the day (e.g., three phone calls after assessment) and support around end-of-life decisions, including at-home euthanasia and a hand-signed condolence card afterwards.

Langley Park Vets Ltd is a recently opened practice (officially opened July 15th, 2025) run by two named vets, Henry Sheen and Lisa Paterson. The clinic is set up for day-to-day care as well as procedures done on-site, with in-house surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics (blood tests, digital X‑rays, ultrasound). Owners repeatedly mention continuity of care—seeing the same vet (Lisa or Henry) rather than a different clinician each visit. In the latest reviews, people also describe practical follow-through after procedures, including a phone call a few hours after a spay to confirm everything had gone well, and straightforward post-op visits such as stitch removal. One reviewer specifically notes it’s “nice to see a private veterinarian” again, suggesting it may be independently run (no corporate group is stated in the clinic information provided).