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Seaham Vets Limited

#1 Vet in Seaham, Durham

4.6
Independent Clinic

Seaham Vets Limited – Vets in Seaham

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

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).

Services

From the clinic’s website and recent reviews, the practice mentions or is described as providing

  • •Preventive care: vaccines, parasite treatment, nutrition advice, wellness and pet health plans.
  • •Neutering: spaying is specifically mentioned in reviews (cat spay with aftercare).
  • •Dental hygiene (listed on the website).
  • •Behaviour and training (listed on the website).
  • •Diagnostics and facilities: operating theatre, digital X‑ray, and in‑house lab facilities (website).
  • •Urgent care access: the website states “24/7 service available.” Reviews also describe being seen quickly for an urgent breathing concern.
  • •Care for species beyond dogs/cats: although the website lists dogs and cats, multiple reviews describe ongoing care for pet rats, including surgery/procedures, investigation of a suspected pituitary tumour, and palliative/end-of-life support.
  • •Pet insurance: the website mentions “three simple policies” (details not provided in the inputs).
  • •Repeat prescriptions: the website asks owners to allow 48 hours for repeat prescriptions to be put in place, with the clinic contacting when ready.

Structured clinic data also lists the practice as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

  • •The website does not publish specific prices, but states payment must be made at the time of consultation and treatment.
  • •The website also states that if payment is not made at the time, it may add late payment fees of 20% plus a ÂŁ25 admin fee, and unpaid fees may be referred to debt collectors.
  • •One recent reviewer describes prices as “very reasonable,” but no amounts are given.

People

Named people mentioned in the website/reviews, with what clients specifically describe

  • •Natalie Land (RVN) and Suey Turner (RVN) — founders (per the website).
  • •Ignatius / “Iggy” — described in reviews as a newer permanent vet; clients mention him being calm, thorough, listening carefully, and helping reduce appointment anxiety. Another review thanks him for taking concerns seriously and for treatment during a rat’s illness; one client also credits his help with gaining “an extra couple of weeks.”
  • •Akhil — thanked in a review for explaining euthanasia thoughtfully and helping relieve suffering.
  • •Abby — credited with being present for multiple rats’ surgeries/procedures and being there at end-of-life.
  • •Sybil — described as thorough and giving significantly more information during a pet’s final weeks.
  • •Carrie — specifically thanked alongside Ignatius for support with a very nervous, unwell dog.
  • •Stef (reception) — repeatedly mentioned for patiently handling frequent calls for advice during palliative care and being welcoming in-clinic.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 300 reviews.

  • •Aftercare and follow-up: owners mention excellent aftercare after procedures and multiple check-in calls after treatment.
  • •End-of-life and bereavement support: several reviews describe being allowed time to say goodbye and detailed, practical gestures during grief (candle to signal mourning, care package, sympathy card, paw/nose prints, and careful return of ashes/urn).
  • •Urgent access when worried: one owner reports being booked in within 15 minutes for a breathing concern.
  • •Small pet (rat) care including complex cases: multiple reviews describe ongoing treatment discussions, surgery/procedures, palliative support, and thoughtful communication for pet rats.
  • •Clinic environment and handling: one review notes the practice being “clean and tidy,” and another describes supportive handling of a very nervous dog.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

43 Gregson Terrace

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