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Prince Bishop Vets

#1 Vet in Consett, Durham

4.6
Corporate

Prince Bishop Vets – Vets in Consett

Updated January 2026
Corporate
Top 10 Ranking
#5 in Durham

Clinic Overview

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.

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.

Services

Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, services/capabilities mentioned include

  • In-house laboratory testing.
  • Laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery capability is implied by this being offered).
  • Out-of-hours service provided by the practice until 10pm Monday–Friday (as stated on the website).
  • Emergency/urgent care is referenced in clinic data, and reviews describe treatment following a dog attack and care for a puppy in a life-threatening situation.
  • Dental procedures are referenced in a review describing two teeth removed while the dog was sedated.
  • A “pet plan” is mentioned by one reviewer (no inclusions are specified).

Pricing

  • One reviewer reports paying £1,700 in a case initially diagnosed as oral cancer, where two teeth were removed under sedation.
  • Another recent reviewer describes the practice as “expensive” (no figures given).
  • A pet plan is mentioned with the benefit described as “no big bills at once,” but no price or inclusions are provided.

People

No individual vets or nurses are named in the information provided. In the latest reviews

  • Reception staff are singled out in one account for helping an upset owner during repeat visits after a dog attack (“especially the first one when I was really upset in the waiting area”).
  • Veterinary staff are described as taking time during examinations and being gentle with nervous/soft dogs, with “clear help” and explanations about expected tiredness after treatment.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 305 reviews.

  • Multiple owners describe long-term loyalty (“used this vets for years,” “over 30 years”) and consistently positive day-to-day experiences.
  • Several reviews mention handling higher-stress situations: care after a dog attack, and intensive support for a puppy that “nearly lost her life.”
  • Communication and manner are recurring positives: time taken on examination, gentleness with dogs, and clear guidance.
  • Cost and trust are the main negatives in the latest set: one reviewer calls it expensive, and another alleges a wrongful cancer diagnosis and criticises being advised to book separate appointments for teeth/nail care rather than doing them during sedation.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

1 Plantation Street

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