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Medivet Washington

Dragon Veterinary Centre

4.8 /5
620 reviews

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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.

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!!

Daniela Collier

Veterinary Surgeon

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Daniela Collier

Veterinary Surgeon

Hello I'm Daniela and I grew up in Sydney, Australia. I moved to the North East in 2001 and have worked both as a vet and a pharmacist in Sunderland. My husband is a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) and we have two daughters, as well as eight cats that we have adopted from work over the years, and a rescue dog from Croatia. I'm definitely a crazy cat lady and I'm also a huge Star Wars fan.

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.

Robyn McCaffrey

Veterinary Nurse

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Robyn McCaffrey

Veterinary Nurse

Robyn joined Medivet Washington in March after qualifying just before Christmas. She is very interested in patient aftercare and is always looking to improve our inpatients' stays with us. Out of work Robyn enjoys being outdoors hiking and camping, bringing along her gorgeous boy Finn.

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.

Our Prices

Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £59.00 £53.10
First appointment FREE** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £54.00 Included
Annual vaccination booster incl. Kennel Cough £91.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd £88.00 Included
Vaccination puppy course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £114.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) from £158 from £142.20
Spay (procedure only fee) from £216 from £194.40
Medivet Healthcare Plan from £17.50 Save £280* a year

*Our clients save up to £280 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One first free consult per newly registered pet, available to use for any pet species or age, up to 2 pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Standard Healthcare Plan*
Standard vet appointment (regular opening hours) £59.00 £53.10
First appointment FREE** Free Free
Annual vaccination booster £63.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd £102.00 Included
Vaccination kitten course 1st + 2nd + 3rd*** £132.00 Included
Castration (procedure only fee) £72.00 £64.80
Spay (procedure only fee) £113.00 £101.70
Medivet Healthcare Plan £15.50 Save £280* a year

*Our clients save up to £280 every year on the Medivet Healthcare Plan. Plus get a minimum of 10% discounts on all medical care.

**One first free consult per newly registered pet, available to use for any pet species or age, up to 2 pets per client.

***Based on clinical recommendation.

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Medivet Healthcare Plan Unlimited

We're excited to announce that we're now offering unlimited consultations as an add on to our dog, cat and rabbit Healthcare Plans for ultimate peace of mind.

Get support for your pet whenever you need it for only £14* extra a month.

Speak to your local team to sign up.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Our nurses run weight, dental, post-op, puppy and senior clinics. They're often the easiest first port of call for the smaller questions in between full appointments.

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.

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

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

Ultrasound lets us look inside the abdomen and the heart without surgery or sedation. It's often the natural next step after blood work when something isn't quite adding up.

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

Reviews

4.8 /5
620 reviews
Google
5.0/5
Aug 11, 2026
Google Medivet
I find all staff very friendly and professional
Google
5.0/5
Aug 11, 2026
Google Medivet
Both my cats love going there.I just recently moved there and in all honesty I’ve been like 4 times but every time is filled with love and care. Milo and sunny are well cared for anytime they go and it is just wonderful to see
Google
5.0/5
Aug 9, 2026
Google Medivet
Every thing was great good service and nice relaxing time for our cats
Google
5.0/5
Aug 7, 2026
Google Medivet
Wonderful veterinary practice. Staff always friendly and helpful. And veterinary care excellent.
Google
5.0/5
Jul 31, 2026
Google Medivet
Friendliest vets ive been to all staff are so nice vet daniela amazing kept me informed throughout. We havent seen other vets but im sure they will be just as nice. We didnt feel as stressed as we did in other practices . 🙏
Google
5.0/5
Jul 27, 2026
Google Medivet
We can’t rate Hannah and Sarah highly enough. Two very dedicated vets who immediately put your pets at ease. The whole team are warm and welcoming. Would highly recommend as we wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Google
5.0/5
Jul 27, 2026
Google Medivet
Brilliant practice. The Nurse I saw with my dog was fantastic with him and he didn't want to leave her 🐶🐾🐾
Survey
4.0/5
Jul 22, 2026
Survey Medivet
Medivet are very easy to access and vets are very good with my pet dog. Shw loves going to the vet.
Survey
5.0/5
Jul 21, 2026
Survey Medivet
Every time we visit the vets it’s such a calm experience. All the staff are great.
Google
4.0/5
Jul 18, 2026
Google Medivet

  • 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.

*This includes all standard consultations and revisits. Gland expression, nail clipping, out-of-hours, weekend surcharges, referral and specialist appointments are charged separately.

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