Medivet Washington

Dragon Veterinary Centre

0191 417 6923

5-7 Concord House, Speculation Place, Washington, NE37 2AS

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Garden, Disability Friendly, Free public car park nearby

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Out of hours practice

Vets Now Gateshead

0191 3400 807

VetsNow Gateshead, Stoneygate Lane, Gateshead, NE10 0LX

Consult fee from £276 inc VAT. Prices are subject to change.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £53 £47.70
New puppy first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £49 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £83 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £84 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £109 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £145 from £130.50
Spay (procedure only fee) from £197 from £177.30
Medivet Healthcare Plan - from £16.50 pm

*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) £53 £47.70
New kitten first appointment** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £57 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £97 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £126 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £66 £59.40
Spay (procedure only fee) £103 £92.70
Medivet Healthcare Plan - £14.50 pm

*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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How to register with us

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1. Create an online account

This will give you access to our online services and make managing your pet's health simple and convenient.

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2. Enter your pet details

Share your pet's details to help us offer personalised care and ensure a smooth first visit.

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3. Book initial appointment

Select a convenient date and time for your pet's first appointment using our online booking system.

Need help registering?

Complete our registration form with all of your details and one of our friendly team members will contact you to discuss your registration and book your initial appointment.

Meet the team

Dr Hannah Hewitson

Lead Veterinary Surgeon


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Dr Hannah Hewitson

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

I grew up in Kent and qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2012. I joined this practice shortly afterwards and have continued to pursue my interest in advanced dentistry ever since. At home I have my two cats, Optimus and Furiosa, who enjoy living in the countryside as much as I do.

Sarah Douglass

Veterinary Surgeon


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Sarah Douglass

Veterinary Surgeon

After working as an RVN for two years I decided I wanted to take the next step to be a qualified vet. After a few years experience in other practices I joined this practice in September 2022, which is great as I live locally with my 4 cats and baby boy.

Grace Goh

Veterinary Surgeon


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Grace Goh

Veterinary Surgeon

Hello! I'm Grace and I graduated from Edinburgh University in 2024. I grew up in sunny Singapore, but still enjoy hiking/hill walking in the British winds/rain, and also climbing, skydiving and archery :) Veterinary wise, I have an interest in dermatology and diagnostic imaging. Looking forward to meeting you and your little companions!!

Alex Quinn

Veterinary Nurse


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Alex Quinn

Veterinary Nurse

I have been here at the practice since 2013 when I started my nursing journey and I went on to qualify in 2017. I'm kept busy at home with the arrival of my daughter, three cats and pointer called Vinnie.

Siobhan Tyrie

Veterinary Nurse


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Siobhan Tyrie

Veterinary Nurse

I have been a member of the team since 2014 and I went on to qualify as an RVN in 2015. I have my lovely dog, Leonard the Dalmation, at home, who I rescued from the RSPCA many years ago

Georgia Harrison

Veterinary Nurse


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Georgia Harrison

Veterinary Nurse

I studied and qualified as an RVN at the practice back in 2019. I was more than happy to move up to the area from Northamptonshire. I have gone on to rescue two dogs locally called Alfie and Peggy.

Claire Cresswell

Client Care Assistant


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Claire Cresswell

Client Care Assistant

In May 2017 I joined the practice from the NHS where I had also been on reception. I enjoy working with our four legged patients here and have two rescue ginger tom brothers at home, Eric and Ernie.

Jules Thompson

Client Care Assistant


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Jules Thompson

Client Care Assistant

After 19 years of working at the PDSA I joined the team here in December 2019. I am kept on my toes away from work with my grandson and Chihuahua, Nacho.

Phillippa Turner

Practice Manager


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Phillippa Turner

Practice Manager

I previously worked at the RSPCA but since joining the team back in 2017 I have really enjoyed helping our clients on their journey with us instead. I have two daughters and three dogs at home, all of which keep me busy.

Leigh Robertson

Client Care Assistant


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Leigh Robertson

Client Care Assistant

I joined the practice in July 2022 after 22 years in the NHS. I have always wanted to work in the veterinary industry and I love meeting the clients and their pets. At home I have my grandson and four much loved cats.

Nicola Fearon

Client Care Assistant


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Nicola Fearon

Client Care Assistant

I worked locally at an opticians for 11 years but joined the team here in April 2022 where I could enjoy having a more client facing role . Outside of work I have two grandchildren and two Cane Corso's, Mum Rio, and son Chad.

  • Your vet in Washington

    Medivet Washington are committed to supporting you throughout your pet’s lifetime. We want to keep your pets healthy with excellent preventative health care, high quality care when your pet is injured or sick, and lots of advice from experienced vets and vet nurses.

    We're here to give you and your pet the best care available. If something does go wrong, we offer a comprehensive range of first opinion preventative, diagnostic, medical and surgical veterinary services for pets in Washington, Sunderland and South Tyneside area.

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4.7 /5
232 reviews
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Google
4.0/5
Apr 2, 2025
Google Medivet
Good vets but expensive
Google
5.0/5
Mar 29, 2025
Google Medivet
Great staff very friendly
Google
5.0/5
Mar 27, 2025
Google Medivet
Good atmosphere lovely staff
VetHelpDirect
4.8/5
Mar 25, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
Good vetinary practice pleasant staff, good service regarding your pets well-being & health issues
Google
5.0/5
Feb 27, 2025
Google Medivet
Been going here for years when it was Dragon, prices are quite high with Medivet but all the Staff are lovely so wouldn't change. Never had a problem, saved our Border Collies life when she had pyometra and looked after our cats as well. Trust the Vets and all very friendly, sent us a lovely card when we lost our dog and one of our cats. Wouldn't go anywhere else
Google
5.0/5
Feb 27, 2025
Google Medivet
Been regulars here since coming up here with 1st dog after 12yrs in the army. Up to our 8th dog now having had 2 rabbits too, one acted more like a dog! Very obliging since our 1st visit, the hosp being Sheriff's Hill. Staff all the same there, pets treat very well. Now the Medivet insurance has been taken out, no prescriptions to pay for. Just ring, order, make appt to collect.
VetHelpDirect
5.0/5
Feb 20, 2025
VetHelpDirect Medivet
Lovely welcoming practice
Google
5.0/5
Feb 16, 2025
Google Medivet
Fantastic service, today. The Vet agreed to see my little dog straight away this morning as soon as I explained what was wrong with her. We were so relieved as our Medivet Practice is closed on a Saturday and Emergency vets are so expensive. The staff were professional and courteous just like our normal practice and instantly made us feel reassured. Thank you so much.
Google
2.0/5
Feb 13, 2025
Google Medivet
I've always used Dragon vets, for over 35years. Andrew and his team were fabulous and I trusted them 100%. I was sad to see Dragon sold to a chain but can't blame Andrew and his wife for selling up and retiring after many years serving the pet community. I decided to give medivet a chance despite moving out of he area. I trust Hannah, and Lynn on reception also deserves a special mention. I cannot fault the care my dogs have received, one of which is 18 and epileptic, controlled by phenobatbitals. Her life saving medication isn't cheap so I buy preceriptions and buy the drugs online. I understand the practice needs to charge more for medication, they have more overheads than an online pharmacy, fair enough. However, I recently bought a couple of days worth of phenobarbs for emergencies. The outrageous charge is what has led me to write this review. So, for two days worth of pills, that's 4 tablets, I have paid £11.69p. That's just two days worth. My fabulous local online pet pharmacy - hyperdrug, charges 32 pence per pill. Two days worth costs me less than one single tablet from medivet. Medivet want almost £3 PER PILL. This is the height of greed and unacceptable. It is taking advantage of caring pet owners, hardworking people that care about the health and welfare of their beloved animal. I don't know how the chain can justify the cost of the medication. It is nothing but greed, pure greed. If I had to get my medication from the vets I couldn't afford her life saving drugs. Medivet is taking advantage of owners. Please, if your animal needs meds, buy a prescription and buy your medication online, you will likely save hundreds of pounds if not more. I mourn the loss of Dragon vets and their ethics and empathy. Chain vets lack morals, they don't care, all they want is make money out of your poorly pet and your distress. To clarify, I am not criticising the care recieved from Hannah, or Lynn. I am disgusted with the greed of the chain. If you prefer a family run vets, Wright's at Birtley are a small independent surgery. They are highly recommended and won't charge ridiculous prices for meds. 2 stars awarded as one for hannah and one for Lynn.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 12, 2025
Google Medivet
Great practice x
Google
5.0/5
Feb 7, 2025
Google Medivet
Absolutely fantastic service from Medivet Washington from vet Sarah with our little girl Tilly changed to Medivet for a second opinion attention and treatment are fantastic as are the receptionist can highly recommend.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 6, 2025
Google Medivet
Friendly and excellent service all staff are lovely to my bulldog Creed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Vaccinations

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

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Parasite Care

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

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Pet Neutering

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

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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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15 Minute Consultations

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.

Animal Health Certificate (for pet travel)

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

Cat Friendly Vet Clinics

Some of our practices have been awarded cat-friendly clinic status by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).

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Dentistry

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

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ECG

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, non-invasive test used to detect certain defects in your pet’s heart.

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Endoscopy

Using a tiny, flexible camera, we’re able to view internal body parts with little surgical intervention.

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Home Visits

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.

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In-house Laboratory

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

Laser Surgery

We use cutting-edge laser technology in our soft-tissue surgeries to ensure your pet achieves the best results.

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Nurse Clinics

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

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Ultrasound

A pet ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to view your pet's internal organs and identify potential issues.

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X-Rays

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

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24 Hour Emergency Vet Care

Receive exceptional care, day or night, at our pioneering 24-hour emergency pet care centres.

24 Hour Intensive Care

Our 24 hour practices and external out-of-hours providers offer exceptional, around-the-clock intensive care to critically ill pets.

Acupuncture

Some of our practices use acupuncture to give pets a gentle yet effective pain relief for a number of conditions.

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CT Imaging

Our Computed Tomography (CT) technology allows us to create detailed 3D images of your pet to help diagnoses and create effective treatment plans.

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Hydrotherapy

Canine hydrotherapy is a great way to help your dog come back from injury, manage pain or improve mobility. It can speed up recovery and improve their comfort and quality of life. At Medivet, you can access canine hydrotherapy services at some of our practices. Our team is on hand to explain the different options and help your dog to feel their best.

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Keyhole Surgery

At Medivet, we’re proud to offer keyhole surgery as an option at many of our practices.

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Laser Treatment

Pet laser treatment can be used to help promote healing and reduce inflammation and pain, from chronic arthritis to post surgical wound treatment. The treatment is pain free and non-invasive.

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Medivet Labs

Medivet Labs is dedicated to providing a quality diagnostic laboratory service to the veterinary profession using modern technology combined with professional excellence and personal care.

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MRI Scans

We use cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to help us diagnose a range of problems.

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Online Appointment Booking

We’re excited to share with you that Medivet clients* can now book appointments online.

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Orthopaedic Theatre

Our specialist orthopaedic theatres mean we can confidently treat conditions that affect your pet’s musculoskeletal system.

Pet Cremation

Cremation offers a way to help you remember your pet should the worst happen. Find out more about what happens and the support available.

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Pet Euthanasia

Find out what pet euthanasia means and what to expect.

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Radioactive Iodine

Radioactive Iodine is a treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats.

Vet Blood Supplies

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

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