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Seaham Vets Limited
Seaham
Our Score (72/100)
Seaham Vets Limited describes itself as an independent clinic founded in May 2014 by two Registered Veterinary Nurses (Natalie Land RVN and Suey Turner RVN). The practice states it has an operating theatre, digital X‑ray and in‑house lab facilities, and offers a “24/7 service available.” Recent reviews strongly emphasise hands-on support through serious illness and end-of-life care, including repeated follow-up calls after treatment and detailed bereavement support (for example, a candle to signal a client was grieving, a care package, and keepsake paw/nose prints and a sympathy card). Reviews also mention the team seeing small pets such as rats (including surgery/procedures and palliative care) as well as routine cat neutering (spay).
Seaham Vets Limited describes itself as an independent clinic founded in May 2014 by two Registered Veterinary Nurses (Natalie Land RVN and Suey Turner RVN). The practice states it has an operating theatre, digital X‑ray and in‑house lab facilities, and offers a “24/7 service available.” Recent reviews strongly emphasise hands-on support through serious illness and end-of-life care, including repeated follow-up calls after treatment and detailed bereavement support (for example, a candle to signal a client was grieving, a care package, and keepsake paw/nose prints and a sympathy card). Reviews also mention the team seeing small pets such as rats (including surgery/procedures and palliative care) as well as routine cat neutering (spay).
Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Stanhope
Our Score (71/100)
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.
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.
Our Score (69/100)
Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd describes itself as an independent practice treating small animals and horses, with facilities including radiography, a theatre, and in-house laboratory services. The website also states 24-hour emergency care with on-call vets (run from their Hexham branch). In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often highlight practical, decision-relevant details: appointments arranged at quieter times for anxious dogs, a waiting room that “is never overcrowded” (helpful for nervous cats), and vets taking time to explain treatment clearly—including for elderly pets.
Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd describes itself as an independent practice treating small animals and horses, with facilities including radiography, a theatre, and in-house laboratory services. The website also states 24-hour emergency care with on-call vets (run from their Hexham branch). In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often highlight practical, decision-relevant details: appointments arranged at quieter times for anxious dogs, a waiting room that “is never overcrowded” (helpful for nervous cats), and vets taking time to explain treatment clearly—including for elderly pets.
Our Score (68/100)
Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group describes itself as having cared for pets and owners since 1950, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website states the practice provides 24/7 digital vet support via a partnership with VidiVet (including bank holidays). From the latest reviews, owners most often talk about compassionate support during end-of-life situations (including follow-on support after a pet’s death), and about staff taking time with anxious or uncooperative pets—one owner describes a nervous dog being handled patiently through vaccinations and a male neutering procedure. There’s also a contrasting account from a long-standing client who felt pressured around pricing when requesting a prescription to buy medication elsewhere.
Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group describes itself as having cared for pets and owners since 1950, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website states the practice provides 24/7 digital vet support via a partnership with VidiVet (including bank holidays). From the latest reviews, owners most often talk about compassionate support during end-of-life situations (including follow-on support after a pet’s death), and about staff taking time with anxious or uncooperative pets—one owner describes a nervous dog being handled patiently through vaccinations and a male neutering procedure. There’s also a contrasting account from a long-standing client who felt pressured around pricing when requesting a prescription to buy medication elsewhere.
White Oak Vets is part of the CVS Group (website source) and describes itself as a small-animal practice offering routine care plus surgery, diagnostics, and referral access for areas like orthopaedics, soft-tissue surgery, and cardiology. The clinic also offers nurse consultations and some at-home services (home visits listed on the website). Review feedback is mixed: several recent reviewers describe friendly, welcoming staff and calm handling of cats, including support around end-of-life care, while a few detailed reviews raise concerns about costs and communication (including an insurance follow-up) and one case where an x-ray was not performed for a paw injury that was later diagnosed as a broken toe elsewhere.
White Oak Vets is part of the CVS Group (website source) and describes itself as a small-animal practice offering routine care plus surgery, diagnostics, and referral access for areas like orthopaedics, soft-tissue surgery, and cardiology. The clinic also offers nurse consultations and some at-home services (home visits listed on the website). Review feedback is mixed: several recent reviewers describe friendly, welcoming staff and calm handling of cats, including support around end-of-life care, while a few detailed reviews raise concerns about costs and communication (including an insurance follow-up) and one case where an x-ray was not performed for a paw injury that was later diagnosed as a broken toe elsewhere.
Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Barnard Castle
Our Score (58/100)
Castle Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice established in the 1930s (no corporate group ownership is stated). The clinic’s website describes routine preventive care through to diagnostics and surgery, with in-house lab work and imaging (X-ray and ultrasound), plus nurse clinics and home visits. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about end-of-life care for dogs—several describe the vets as gentle and respectful during euthanasia—while a minority raise concerns about how a call about a wild rabbit with myxomatosis was handled and about costs. Concrete specifics supported by the sources: - Euthanasia appointments are repeatedly mentioned, including rapid access (“20 minutes after my call… my dog was being seen”) and supportive handling. - The practice offers dentistry, diagnostic tests/imaging, and surgery (website). - The clinic supports a wide range of small pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and small mammals) per the website. - Out-of-hours emergency arrangements are described on the website via Wear Referrals (see Services), while the structured clinic data also lists “Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)”—these two sources don’t fully align.
Castle Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice established in the 1930s (no corporate group ownership is stated). The clinic’s website describes routine preventive care through to diagnostics and surgery, with in-house lab work and imaging (X-ray and ultrasound), plus nurse clinics and home visits. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about end-of-life care for dogs—several describe the vets as gentle and respectful during euthanasia—while a minority raise concerns about how a call about a wild rabbit with myxomatosis was handled and about costs. Concrete specifics supported by the sources: - Euthanasia appointments are repeatedly mentioned, including rapid access (“20 minutes after my call… my dog was being seen”) and supportive handling. - The practice offers dentistry, diagnostic tests/imaging, and surgery (website). - The clinic supports a wide range of small pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and small mammals) per the website. - Out-of-hours emergency arrangements are described on the website via Wear Referrals (see Services), while the structured clinic data also lists “Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)”—these two sources don’t fully align.