Ayres Veterinary Hospital - North Shields
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19 Ayres Terrace, North Shields NE29 0HL
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Welcome to Ayres Veterinary Hospital - North Shields
Established in 1973, we are a purpose-built, fully equipped small animal hospital located in North Shields.
Our practice is easily accessible, has disabled access and there is free parking on The Chase and a parking meter on Spring Terrace, both a couple minutes' walk away.
Alongside our hospital’s 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 strive to provide the very best animal care 24-hours a day whilst being welcoming, approachable and compassionate. Our main priorities include ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our patients, clients and team, building professionally enhanced natural rapport and maintaining respect and empathy for all our clients.
Opening hours
Monday
Open 24 Hours
Tuesday
Open 24 Hours
Wednesday
Open 24 Hours
Thursday
Open 24 Hours
Friday
Open 24 Hours
Saturday
Open 24 Hours
Sunday
Open 24 Hours
Routine appointment hours
Monday
09:00 - 20:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 20:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 20:30
Thursday
09:00 - 20:30
Friday
09:00 - 20:30
Saturday
09:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 14:00
Opening hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Open 24 Hours
Open 24 Hours
Open 24 Hours
Open 24 Hours
Open 24 Hours
Open 24 Hours
Open 24 Hours
Routine appointment hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
09:00 - 20:30
09:00 - 20:30
09:00 - 20:30
09:00 - 20:30
09:00 - 20:30
09:00 - 16:00
10:00 - 14:00
Emergency support
In the event of an emergency, we are open 24 hours a day every day – which means that you can see a vet, here at the clinic at any time. If you have an emergency please call the practice and you will be advised what to do next.
Outside of our routine appointment hours, please only call if you are concerned that your pet may need urgent care.
01912586886Out of hours support
Outside our routine appointment times, we have a dedicated 24-hour emergency service on-site with full-time night staff who will be alert and effective even at unsociable hours. Please call the practice and you will be advised 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.
Our qualified vets and nurses have a special interest, experience and training in all aspects of urgent critical care.
01912586886Our 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
We offer a range of commonly performed surgeries such as neutering and lump removals in our theatres onsite.
Referral Service
We have specialised equipment and vets with specific orthopaedic expertise that can perform complex surgeries on bones and joints.
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.
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 specific ophthalmology expertise that can diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the eyes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Weight management clinics
- Post-operative care clinic
- Fleas, ticks and worming treatments
- Blood pressure checks
- Blood sampling
- Nail clipping
Accreditations & Awards
RCVS Veterinary Hospital
This RCVS accreditation demonstrates that we meet all practice standard requirements and are equipped with additional facilities for the investigation and treatment of more complex cases.