Emergency vets in Durham

Emergency care is offered at 2 places we list in Durham: 2 practices running their own out-of-hours service for registered patients. We don’t list a dedicated emergency clinic here yet. An out-of-hours consultation in Durham costs £218 to £255, typically £255 for a dog and £255 for a cat, at the 3 practices that publish it.

Find the nearest emergency vet in Durham

If your pet needs help now: phone your own vet first. Even when the practice is closed, its phone line or answerphone gives the number to call. Then phone the emergency clinic before you set off, so they can get ready.

If your pet has collapsed, is struggling to breathe, is bleeding heavily, may have eaten something poisonous or is in a lot of pain, go now.

Who looks after pets at night in Durham?

Of the 7 practices here that say who covers nights and weekends, 2 run their own service and 5 use a separate provider: Vets Now (3), Wear Referrals (2).

Practice	Nights and weekends	Out-of-hours consultation
Abbey Vets - Durham DH1 4HZ	Vets Now Gateshead	–
Durham Vets for Pets DH1 5GB	Vets Now Gateshead	–
Eden Hill DH9 6SJ	Its own out-of-hours service	£255
Langley Park Vets DH7 9XE	Wear Referrals	–
Medivet Chester-le-Street DH3 3DY	Wear Referrals	–
Prince Bishop Vets DH8 7PP	Its own out-of-hours service	£218
Wrights' Vets DH3 2QH	Vets Now	–

From each practice’s own website. Out-of-hours consultation for a dog, where published; treatment, tests and overnight care cost extra.

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Questions

Where is the nearest emergency vet in Durham?

Phone your own vet first: even when it is closed, its phone line gives the number to call. Search by postcode on Vet Rate and tap “Emergency now?” for the nearest.

How much does an emergency vet cost in Durham?

An out-of-hours consultation in Durham typically costs £255 for a dog (£218 to £255) at the 3 practices that publish it. Treatment, tests and overnight care cost extra, so ask for an estimate.

Prices are taken from each practice’s own published price list, include VAT and are for a standard, straightforward case. We check every practice once a week; these prices were last updated on 2 November 2026. Always confirm with the practice before booking. How we collect and show prices.