Emergency Vets in Durham

Medivet Darlington – Stanhope Road is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice is set up for routine care (including vaccinations and check-ups) as well as ongoing management of complex, multi-condition cases—one owner describes detailed support for a dog with IBD, diabetes and IVDD, including medication balancing and quick call-backs for advice. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and Medivet states it provides access to 24‑hour emergency care via one of its emergency centres (with a stated out‑of‑hours consultation fee). Concrete specifics owners mention include: pets being kept calm during visits, consultations where vets “take the time to listen” and answer questions, and prompt follow-up phone calls with advice when owners leave messages.

Grange Vets treats dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets, and is an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Centre (as stated on its website). For emergencies outside normal hours, the practice says care is provided by Wear Referrals. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe a clinic that takes time with nervous dogs (one owner says a dog that previously needed sedation elsewhere did not need it here) and where vets set clear treatment plans that can work quickly (one report of improvement “in days”). A minority of recent reviews report a very different experience, including conflicting diagnoses and being advised an MRI when the owner wanted an X‑ray, plus complaints about a particular staff member’s manner.

Prince Bishop Vets is a long-established practice (supporting pets since 1984) operating from purpose-built premises, with onsite facilities such as an in-house laboratory and laparoscopy. The website also states they provide their own out-of-hours service until 10pm Monday–Friday, and clinic data lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a mix of routine and urgent care: one owner highlights support after their dog was attacked, while another describes a critically unwell puppy that was treated and survived. Cost and clinical decision-making come up too—one reviewer calls the practice “expensive,” and another alleges a serious misdiagnosis (oral cancer) that led to sedation and dental extractions but “no sign of cancer” afterwards.

Gilmoor Vets is a multi-site veterinary practice (three branches are mentioned on its website). Based on owner reports, it appears set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, boosters and check-ups), planned surgery (spaying is described in detail), weight management support (regular weigh-ins and body condition scoring), and at least some out-of-hours appointments. Reviews strongly disagree on experience: many describe friendly, informative staff and good handling of nervous/anxious pets, while a small number report feeling rushed, facing high costs, or being unhappy with how a sick pet was assessed. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: out-of-hours care for a dog with “extreme anxiety”; calming medication offered for a nervous dog’s next visit; a spay plan for a Labrador with false pregnancy plus medication beforehand; and ongoing weight-loss support with a personalised diet plan and repeat weigh-ins/body condition scoring.

Abbey Veterinary Centre is set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with “immediately” seen emergencies mentioned in recent reviews and emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic data. Owners repeatedly describe clear explanations and staff “ready to listen to concerns,” and several practical, clinic-specific details come up: a waiting area split for cats and dogs with partitions to keep pets separate, a Pet Health Club (mentioned as covering annual vaccinations plus flea and worming treatments for a monthly fee), and thoughtful end-of-life support (a condolence card with paw prints and a keepsake of fur). One reviewer also reports a negative experience on cost, describing prices as “outlandishly expensive.”

Abbey Veterinary Centre is presented on its website as part of “Abbey Vets” and offers emergency care (the website mentions it but doesn’t give specifics). It also promotes a proactive healthcare plan called “Pet Health Club,” and the clinic is listed in the provided data as a veterinary nurse training facility. No corporate parent group is named in the provided information. In recent reviews, owners most often describe a reception team that helps them feel settled on arrival, and clinical staff who explain options and costs clearly. Specific situations mentioned include a spay with pre-op reassurance from a nurse, an emergency appointment that was arranged quickly, and a dog assessed for a suspected infection where a scan was recommended and the possible complications were discussed. One review raises a concern that the business is “looking after” itself rather than sick pets, which conflicts with the many strongly positive experiences reported by other reviewers.

Wilson Veterinary Group offers onsite 24-hour emergency veterinary care, according to its website. Recent reviews also describe routine, appointment-based care such as vaccinations and annual health checks, with multiple owners mentioning clear explanations and thorough treatment during consultations. Several reviews give concrete examples of low-stress handling—one nervous dog was allowed to sit on a receptionist’s lap and then hide under a desk to settle before a vaccination.

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.

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.