Open today · 8am – 7pm 47 Bell Villas, Ponteland NE20 9BD
24hr emergencies: 01661 679010
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24/7 in-house emergencies.

You’ll always reach one of our regular vets, with full access to your pet’s medical history. We never delegate out-of-hours to an external provider.

Inpatient care at River Vets

If something's wrong, call us.

01661 679010 — any hour, any day.

We don't ask you to drive thirty miles to a stranger in the middle of the night. River runs its own out-of-hours rota, in our own building, with the same vets who saw your pet for their last consult and the same nurses who'll see them at the next.

Round-the-clock coverOne of our vets is on call from 7pm to 8am, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Inpatient hospital wardStaffed overnight by registered veterinary nurses for monitoring, fluids and pain relief.
Continuity of careYour pet's full history, blood results and previous imaging are in front of the vet who answers the phone.
No transfersIf admission is needed, your pet stays here. No midnight transport to an unfamiliar hospital.

We've got you.

If something feels off — any time of day or night — just call. We're always here, always your own team on the other end of the line, and always ready.

Out of Hours & Emergencies

Rest assured that River Vets are always here to help you. Should your furry companion require emergency vet care, do not hesitate to contact us, even if it's outside of regular business hours.

What sets us apart from other vets in Ponteland is that you will always be connected to one of our regular in-house veterinarians who has complete access to your pet's medical history. We never delegate our after-hours service to an external provider.

Call 01661 679010
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Ready when you are.

New patients welcome. Drop us a line, give us a ring, or use the online booker.