Medivet Darlington Stanhope Rd

4.7 /5
154 reviews

Details

Cats
Dogs
Rabbits
Small mammals

Free practice car park, Free street parking (with time restrictions)

Step-free access

Unused medications

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Opening Hours

Mon  -  Open now
Tue  -  Open now
Wed  -  Open now
Thu  -  Open now
Fri  -  Open now
Sat  -  Open now

Our opening hours are subject to change.

Out of hours practice

Medivet 24 Hour Thirsk

01845 522297

Lumley Close, Thirsk, YO7 3BT

Out of hours consult fee £149. No charge for assessment by phone.

Meet the team

Joanna

Veterinary Surgeon

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Joanna

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from Liverpool University in 2001. After 2.5 years in mixed practice I decided my heart lay with specialising as a small animal vet. I joined the Stanhope Park Team in June 2013 and enjoy the variety of pets and people we get to meet here. My spare time is spent with my family and I enjoy cycling, reading and travelling. We have two cats, “Teddy” and “Turbo” who were brought into the surgery as 2 week old rescues and hand reared, and a Standard Poodle called “Peanut” who loves long walks.

MRCVS

Louise

Veterinary Surgeon

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Louise

Veterinary Surgeon

I have worked at Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital since 2006. I enjoy the variety of work seen at the hospital and love meeting clients and their pets and giving the best service I can. At home I have two rescue Chihuahua crosses, a cat, a few pet lambs and three children.

Ana Merle

Veterinary Surgeon

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Ana Merle

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Cardenal Herrera CEU (Valencia) in Spain in 2011. Afterwards I moved to England and did some work experience in small animal practices before completing an Internship at Rutland House Referrals. I joined Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital in May 2015. I enjoy all aspects of my job, particularly internal medicine and dermatology. At home I like spending time in the garden with my partner, and cooking. I have got a lovely Border Terrier called “Cheeky”. We are always together, and he loves coming to work with me and sitting on the sofa with me watching TV!

MRCVS

Lindsay

Head Veterinary Nurse

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Lindsay

Head Veterinary Nurse

I joined Stanhope Park Veterinary hospital in 2012 whilst completing a Veterinary Care Assistant qualification, and have since completed my nurse training to become a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse. I have always wanted to work with animals and I couldn't see myself in life doing anything else. There's nothing more rewarding than helping an animal in need. I have a gorgeous mischievous working cocker spaniel called Eric (Mr Eric).

Charlotte

Patient Care Assistant

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Charlotte

Patient Care Assistant

Hello, my name is Charlotte, I have worked here since November 2023 as an Auxiliary Nurse, and have learned a lot so far. I would love to progress to do my Veterinary Nurse training in the future. In my spare time I enjoy walking my Labrador Copper.

Laura

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Laura

Student Veterinary Nurse

I joined Stanhope Park Vets in January 2019 as a Patient Care Assistant, and enjoyed all aspects of the job. I am now a Student VN and enjoying learning new skills. In my spare time I am kept busy with my horse and my Spaniel who does agility, and rescued French Bulldog who sleeps a lot!

Linzi

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Linzi

Student Veterinary Nurse

I have worked at Stanhope Park Vets since July 2021, initially on reception, then as an auxiliary nurse and finally in September 2023 I started my Veterinary Nurse training! I have loved working here from day 1 as I have always wanted a job with animals, and I am so excited to continue my nurse training and become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. My job is extremely rewarding and I love the variety each day brings. At home I have a handsome golden retriever called Albie and a naughty cat (who I rescued from work after being brought in as a stray) called Norman and they are the best of friends. I also have my 4 cat siblings Bowser, Binky, Milo and Bella so have been described as a crazy cat lady!

Kathryn

Veterinary Nurse

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Kathryn

Veterinary Nurse

I have worked at Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital since May 2017, and I love my job as it is very rewarding. I assist in everything from admitting patients, looking after them from arrival to going home, setting up theatre, making sure your pet’s stay here is as comfortable as possible, and much more in between. I love the variety the job brings, and enjoy learning new things.

Laura

Veterinary Nurse

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Laura

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2004 from Houghall College in Durham, but I have been nursing since 1999. I joined Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital in April 2011. I like all aspects of nursing but have a special interest in surgical nursing and enjoy caring for the inpatients. When I’m not at work my little girl and boy keep me busy. We are looking forward to getting them lots of pets when they are older.

RVN

Laura

Veterinary Nurse

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Laura

Veterinary Nurse

I started working in a veterinary practice in 2003. I qualified in 2006 and completed a BSc (hons) degree in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management in 2007, and I joined Stanhope Park Vets in September 2014. In May 2022, I became Deputy Head Nurse at our Middleton-St-George branch, where you will find me 3 days a week, with the other 2 days working at Stanhope Road. My constant companion is Lev the Labrador who joined me at 8 weeks old in October 2017. He is named after explorer Levison Wood. We enjoy going on our own walking adventures, his favourite is along the beach. I have brother and sister cats Bagheera and Miura who I have had from kittens and they love to wake me up in the morning for their breakfast. Working at Stanhope Park has fuelled my love of reptiles and I completed an Advanced Programme in Veterinary Nursing of Reptiles and Amphibians and now have my own zoo of many snakes, geckos and a bearded dragon - many of them are rescues via RSPCA. To continue my development, I am now studying an Advanced Programme in Veterinary Nursing of Birds to enhance the care I can provide our feathered friends.

APVN (Reptile & Amphibian) BSc (hons)

Amber

Veterinary Nurse

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Amber

Veterinary Nurse

I started working at Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital in 2012 as a receptionist whilst studying Animal Management. I then went on to work as an Auxiliary Nurse before becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse. My main interests at work are hand rearing and rehabilitating wildlife but at home I love working and riding my many horses. I have always wanted to work with animals and have grown up with lots of weird and wonderful pets. You may see my sidekick, Rodney, a crazy cocker spaniel as he comes to work with me everyday.

RVN

Lisa

Veterinary Nurse

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Lisa

Veterinary Nurse

I started working in a mixed veterinary practice in 1996 on a voluntary basis, which led to permanent employment a year later. After attending college, I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2000. I came to work at Stanhope Park in November 2002. I find animal welfare very interesting. My goals are to further my knowledge in nursing rabbits, guinea pigs and other small furry patients, animal nutrition, surgical nursing and also emergency and critical care.

RVN

Sarah

Veterinary Nurse

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Sarah

Veterinary Nurse

I'm Sarah and I first joined Stanhope Road in 2007. Starting out as a work experience student, I then went on to qualify as an RVN in 2012. I took a couple of years out to live and work in Cyprus with my family, returning to the UK and back to Stanhope Road in 2022. I have an interest in reducing patient stress in the clinical environment, we are currently working towards Dog Friendly Clinic Status which is very exciting! I assist our visiting ultrasound specialist once a week and I enjoy taking feline dental x-rays at our Duke Street Cats and Exotics Branch. I'm also a clinical coach; helping to train the next generation of amazing RVN's. I have a cat named LouLou who I rehomed from the vets in 2015 after she was dumped with her litter as a kitten and a Dog named Rex, a stray we fell in love with in Cyprus and brought back to the UK. Rex and LouLou have become firm friends.

Grace

Veterinary Nurse

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Grace

Veterinary Nurse

I am Grace and I started at Medivet in March. I’ve always been obsessed with animals and had many different animals throughout the years. I did my training down in Kent where I’m originally from, I worked in a small animal practice for six years before moving to London to work at Battersea dogs and cats home and worked there for three years. I took my work home a lot and fell in love with my foster dog Pixie, my one eyed cocker spaniel who I rehomed last year, and joined my other family dog Oscar, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. I moved up to Yorkshire beginning of the year to escape to the country! I spend most my free time hiking with my two loving spaniels.

Sian

Client Care Assistant

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Sian

Client Care Assistant

I joined the team at Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital in 2023. I enjoy meeting people and their pets – especially golden oldies! I share my life with my lovely old rescue Staffie, one-eyed and half-tailed moggie, two pet rats, partner and son.

Emily

Client Care Assistant

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Emily

Client Care Assistant

I started working at Stanhope Park vets in July of 2024. I enjoy meeting the variety of pets we see and helping our clients. I have two rescue greyhounds at home and love to spend my free time cuddled up on the couch with them, watching TV.

Lesslie

Practice Manager

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Lesslie

Practice Manager

I joined Medivet, Darlington, in 2025. It is great to be a part of such a dedicated, friendly team, with such love and care for animals. Time off is spent taking long walks with the family, including our cheeky Border Collie Robbie. 

Aiyana

Receptionist

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Aiyana

Receptionist

My name is Aiyana and I am a receptionist here at Medivet. I joined in April 2025 after completing a 2 year animal management course at Houghall College. I have a great love for working with animals and hope to progress to Auxiliary Nurse in the near future.

Sarah

Receptionist

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Sarah

Receptionist

I started working at Medivet Stanhope Rd in March of 2025. I love working with a great team, meeting and helping all the pets and owners who visit us, here! At home, we have three beautiful cats - all in the senior category now - and a six year old dog (cheeky little JRT x pug). Having only recently moved to the county, I am mostly spending spare time taking advantage of discovering all new places and visiting fab beaches.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £51.0 £45.9
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £55.0 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £96.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £74.0 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £96.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £206 from £185.4
Spay (procedure only fee) from £261 from £234.9
Medivet Healthcare Plan from £15.5 Save £353** a year

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £51.0 £45.9
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £59.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £99.0 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £129.0 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £88.0 £79.2
Spay (procedure only fee) £120.0 £108.0
Medivet Healthcare Plan £13.00 Save £181** a year

*Our clients save an average of £225 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One complimentary puppy or kitten consultation per pet, limited to two pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Featured Services

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

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Services we offer

Caring for all aspects of your pet’s oral health is easy with our excellent dental facilities.

Receive expert advice from our experienced nurses on keeping your pet healthy and happy.

We know that sometimes it just isn’t possible for you or your pet to travel into one of our practices to receive care. At times like this, our capable and compassionate veterinary teams often offer at home visits.

Your local Medivet practice will be able to issue an Animal Health Certificate for EU travel.

Vet Blood Supplies is part of the Medivet community, and together we work to save the lives of dogs across the country.

We use x-ray machines to quickly diagnose issues that might affect your pet.

With our 15-minute consultations, you have enough time to ask our expert vets any - and every - question you might have regarding your pet’s health and lifestyle.

Quick and efficient testing at our state-of-the-art in-house laboratories is just one aspect of the exceptional care we offer.

Reviews

4.7 /5
154 reviews
Survey
5.0/5
Sep 2, 2025
Survey Medivet
The staff are always super helpful, friendly, accommodating to animals needs as they provide blankets with calming spray on, genuinely caring and nice people. They always go above and beyond to help all of my pets and I have so much trust in them and their knowledge especially of exotic pets like my guinea pigs. I can’t thank the team enough for all of their help with Oreo, Jack and Butterscotch since we moved to their practice
Survey
4.0/5
Aug 27, 2025
Survey Medivet
Out of hours vets nearer than Thirsk to Darlington would be much appreciated. It is a concern.
Survey
4.0/5
Aug 18, 2025
Survey Medivet
The Staff are still as friendly, professional, knowledgeable & pet focused as ever. The price increases are very difficult to manage though.
Google
5.0/5
Aug 15, 2025
Google Medivet
Friendly staff and good with the pets.
Survey
5.0/5
Aug 13, 2025
Survey Medivet
Very pleased with your fast responce and appointment
Survey
5.0/5
Aug 12, 2025
Survey Medivet
The vet was very understanding as my pet is elderly & has health problems & I need to ask about euthanisia. The vet was gentle and caring towards my pet
Survey
5.0/5
Aug 10, 2025
Survey Medivet
I arrived at the practice in a bit of a panic and without an appointment, as the vet was fully booked l was told that I was welcome to wait or se the nurse who would check him over. Saw the nurse and she definitely put my mind at rest.
Needless to say by the time this happened my boy wasn’t showing all the frightening symptoms that had made me rush down in the first place. Felt stupid but still glad I went.
The staff couldn’t have been kinder and I left feeling reassured by the lovely nurse who told me the opening hours and to ring if l was worried.
Couldn’t fault my visit and on asking how much I owed, was told there wasn’t a charge.
So glad I decided to move to this practice after my husband died as was far from happy with the one that he had always used before I met him
Thank you
Survey
5.0/5
Aug 10, 2025
Survey Medivet
Good and helpful advice and staff
Survey
5.0/5
Aug 9, 2025
Survey Medivet
Joanne the vet is really approachable and very good rabbit vet
Survey
5.0/5
Aug 9, 2025
Survey Medivet
You always take amazing care of of fur baby Noah xxxxxx

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