Best Vets in Durham

Vets 2 Your Pets is a mobile veterinary service offering home visits, with vets stated to be RCVS registered. It appears set up primarily for at-home care that can be difficult to do in a clinic setting—owners repeatedly mention end-of-life support at home—as well as routine preventive visits like vaccinations and microchipping. The website states it doesn’t run an emergency home call-out service; instead it refers to partner practices, with out-of-hours support via a telemedicine consultation service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe a “speedy visit,” detailed contact to make sure “everything was covered,” and at-home euthanasia where the pet was kept comfortable with family present.

Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the available information. The clinic is described (in structured data) as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services. In reviews, owners repeatedly mention practical, decision-relevant details: being “squeezed in” at short notice for a cat, arranging an operation “straight away” after a morning call about a dog, and a calm, low-stress euthanasia experience where the vet accommodated specific handling requests. One reviewer also noted receiving a condolence card afterwards, and another highlighted that “basic prices are in the window” and that wellness plans aren’t pushed.

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.

Wilson Veterinary Group is part of a multi-branch practice that advertises onsite 24-hour emergency care. From the latest reviews available, this branch is commonly used for routine preventive care (vaccinations, boosters, annual checks) and quick in-consult procedures (anal gland emptying), with multiple owners also mentioning same-day appointment availability. Review detail is mostly positive about how pets are handled (keeping dogs calm; being respectful), with one recent note raising an accessibility/comfort issue: a client reported a consulting room without a chair during a short procedure.

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”).

Castle Farm Vets is an RCVS-accredited Farm General Practice with facilities to examine, treat and perform surgery on farm animals and a well‑stocked pharmacy (per the clinic website). Reviews also describe care for pets and small animals (dogs, a hen, pet lambs), with owners mentioning on-site diagnostics such as X‑rays, ultrasound and blood tests that helped reach answers quickly in at least one deteriorating case. The practice also states it provides emergency services outside regular hours (with details on its emergency service page). Pricing comes up in reviews as a mixed point: some describe the practice as expensive, while others value that vets explain costs and treatment as they go.

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.

Fellside Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated in the available sources). From the limited written feedback available, reviewers repeatedly describe the vets as “great,” “excellent,” and “very professional and friendly.” One reviewer specifically notes it was “well worth the … journey,” suggesting some clients feel the care justifies travelling further than usual.