Best Vets in Durham

Gilmoor Vets is a multi-site veterinary practice in Durham, with three branches mentioned on its website, and it is part of VetPartners. It appears set up for routine preventive care, planned surgery, weight-management support, and at least some out-of-hours appointments. Recent owner feedback is largely very positive, especially around kind handling, clear communication, and care for nervous pets and small animals, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about cost and individual consultation experiences.

- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s manner, with owners repeatedly describing staff as friendly, professional, attentive, and efficient. - Several reviews mention calm, reassuring handling that helps nervous pets settle, with some owners saying their pets are happy to visit. - Sensitive care stands out strongly: one owner describes a respectful euthanasia appointment where they were given as much time as needed with their cat.

- Many reviewers describe a friendly, caring team and say they have stayed with the practice for years, sometimes across several pets. - Positive comments often mention good communication, helpful reception staff, on-time appointments and calm handling of nervous animals. - Specific examples of well-reviewed care include kitten vaccinations, support for anxious pets, tail amputation with regular follow-up checks, and compassionate bereavement support.

- Friendly, welcoming staff and a calm atmosphere that helps pets feel relaxed during appointments. - Thorough consultations, with vets taking time to listen, answer questions and explain health issues clearly. - Reassuring support during stressful or upsetting visits, with several owners saying both they and their pets were helped to stay calm.

Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets) is part of the Medivet group and offers both routine veterinary care and more involved medical and surgical treatment. Owners frequently highlight clear explanations, gentle handling of anxious pets, and supportive care during stressful situations. Recent feedback also points to prompt help with urgent urinary problems, dental treatment, and sensitive end-of-life care.

- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and compassionate. - Several reviews highlight urgent and proactive care, including help after a fight between two dogs, treatment for a torn claw, and quick investigation and surgery for a malignant lump alongside a spay. - Owners also mention good communication, particularly being kept informed throughout a pet’s spay and feeling supported during stressful situations.

Community Pet Clinic is presented on the Jollyes website alongside other in-store services, so it appears to operate as part of a wider pet retail and service setup rather than as a standalone clinic. It is set up to see a broad mix of pets, including dogs, cats, small pets, birds and wildlife, fish, and reptiles. Recent feedback highlights a clean, friendly environment, a quiet room for cats, confident handling of ferrets and other small pets, and kind support during end-of-life visits.

- Recent feedback is consistently very positive about the team’s friendliness, efficiency, and caring attitude from booking through to the appointment itself. - Several owners mention vets being knowledgeable, well informed, and practical, with time given for questions and concerns. - Surgical experiences are strong, with repeat clients saying their dogs were spayed at the practice and received excellent care without complications.

- Many reviewers describe the team as caring, empathetic and professional, especially during stressful situations such as chronic illness, cancer treatment and euthanasia. - Several owners say appointments do not feel rushed and that staff take time to listen, explain options and support both pets and owners. - Recent reviews mention both emergency care and routine care, and some owners describe the clinic’s charges as very reasonable.