Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group - Ponteland
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Dobbies Garden Centre, Street House Farm, Ponteland NE20 9BT
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- Dogs
- Cats
- Rabbits
- Hamsters
- Guinea Pigs
- Gerbils
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Welcome to Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group - Ponteland
Established in 1997, we are a small animal practice based in Ponteland. Our practice is easily accessible, with disabled access and shared on-site parking.
We provide comprehensive health care for dogs, cats and other small animals throughout Northumberland. The professional care and expertise of our dedicated veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff are key to the success of the practice.
Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures. We also offer advanced services in cardiology, internal medicine, dermatology and soft tissue surgery.
Opening hours
Monday
08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 18:00
Thursday
08:30 - 18:00
Friday
08:30 - 18:00
Saturday
08:30 - 12:30
Sunday
Closed
Opening hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 19:00
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 18:00
08:30 - 12:30
Closed
Emergency support
In the event of an emergency during our normal opening hours, please call the practice and you will be advised what to do next.
01661 871570Out of hours support
Outside our opening hours, our own dedicated team of vets and nurses are on call 24 hours a day to provide your pets with a reliable emergency service. Please call the practice, who will advise you what to do next.
Our caring team are available to provide free telephone advice in the event that you feel that your pet may need urgent care, and they will provide you with an emergency consultation at the Out of Hours clinic if your pet needs to be seen.
01661 871570Our Services
Consultations with our vets and nurses can be for routine check ups or arranged for a specific new or ongoing health concerns. Consultations are by appointment only.
Nobody expects an emergency; thankfully we have vets available to help, any time of the day or night via our Out of Hours service providers.
Our trained vets and nurses can perform a full dental check, identifying any dental disease, its severity and making a recommendation for treatment. We have the facilities to perform dental procedures on-site.
We can perform lab work such as blood tests and imaging such as ultrasound and x-rays in practice that will help us diagnose more complex conditions.
Microchips allow your pet to be identified if it gets lost and is a legal requirement for some pets. We can microchip your pet quickly and safely using a special needle.
Performed by our vets, neutering is a routine surgical procedure which removes a pet’s ovaries or testicles, so they are no longer able to breed.
Our highly trained nurses run many routine healthcare clinics. They have a vast knowledge and experience when it comes to keeping your pets happy and healthy.
We can provide you with full anti-parasitic treatment to help prevent your pets being infected with fleas, worms, ticks, lice and mites.
We offer a range of commonly performed surgeries such as neutering and lump removals in our theatres onsite.
We administer annual essential vaccinations for your pets as well as any needed for travelling abroad. Our vaccination appointments always include a physical examination to ensure your pet is healthy.
Referral Service
We can perform detailed cardiology assessments of the heart and blood vessels. This can include blood pressure measurements, echocardiographs, ECG recording, x-rays and blood tests.
Referral Service
We have vets with specific dermatology expertise that can diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the skin, including ear disease.
Referral Service
We have specialised equipment and vets with specific internal medicine expertise that can diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the organs.
Referral Service
We have specialised equipment and vets with advanced expertise that can perform complex soft tissue surgeries. Soft tissue refers to any procedure not including the bones and joints.
We can empty your dog’s anal sac if they become impacted, inflamed or infected. Often, this can be manually done by a nurse but sometimes will require additional treatment.
We can quickly and easily take your pet’s blood pressure to check for hypertension (high blood pressure); this is recommended in all pets over 8 years old.
Blood samples may be required to diagnose a problem, monitor response to treatment, or even for preventative healthcare. These can often be taken by a veterinary nurse.
We have specially trained team members who can administer chemotherapy to treat certain types of cancer and other conditions in your pet.
Run by our nursing team, diabetic care clinics monitor your pet’s diabetes care including discussing diabetes management and taking essential measurements such as body weight, water intake, appetite, and glucose levels.
End of life care (palliative care) focuses on keeping your comfortable as possible in their later years or if they have an incurable condition.
We are here to help and support you through the hard decision of putting your pet to sleep. Our team can answer any questions about the process and what happens afterwards.
Our veterinary nurses are not stylists but can provide some grooming services to make sure your pets are comfortable such as removing matts and nail clipping.
We have qualified Official Veterinarians who can provide you with the essential documents needed to travel abroad with your pet including Animal Health Certificates.
A six-month health check assesses your pet’s overall wellbeing including their weight, dental hygiene, grooming, behaviour, and any need for parasite control. It ensures your pet is healthy and can provide preventative treatment.
If circumstances mean you are unable to visit our practice, our vets and nurses can provide veterinary care to your pet at your home.
Nurse Clinics
Our experienced veterinary nurses run regular check-ups and preventative treatments.
- Dental care clinic
- Senior pet clinic
- Diabetic care clinic
- Anal sac expression
- Weight management clinic
- Post-operative care clinic
- Flea, tick and worm treatments
- Neutering clinic
- Blood pressure checks
- Adolescent (pre-neutering) checks clinic
- Rabbit clinics
- Nail clipping and grooming
- Blood sampling
Accreditations & Awards
RCVS General Practice
This RCVS accreditation confirms our practice meets all requirements as a primary care practice and that we aim to achieve of high standards of clinical care.
Cat Friendly Clinic - Silver
The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) recognises that we meet additional criteria to continuously ensure your cats' welfare, making vet visits as stress-free as possible.
Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited; a company registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 03777473. Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4ER. VAT number: GB737145235