Best Vets in Sunderland – Complete Local Guide

King’s Road Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independent practice founded in 2012, led by practice owner and Head Veterinary Surgeon Wendy Rowntree. The website highlights nurse clinics plus health packages (Very Important Paws Health Package, Over 8’s MOT Club, and a Healthy Puppy & Kitten Bundle), and states the practice offers out-of-hours emergency assistance. Recent reviews include concrete examples of care such as an allergy injection visit where treatment options were discussed (including help for fireworks-related stress), and a post-op update sent via WhatsApp with a recovery photo after a mouth operation. Pricing and value are a mixed picture in reviews: some describe “reasonable” prices and a monthly VIP plan, while others report unexpected fees (including £60 for brief phone advice) and higher-priced medicines/tests.

Gilmoor Vets is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine ongoing care and supportive handling of anxious or elderly pets: owners repeatedly mention annual vaccinations, regular nail trims, and staff using treats and calm handling to help dogs stay relaxed. Reviews also describe privacy and support during end-of-life visits (being taken to a separate room away from others). One reviewer reports a serious admin issue: waiting two months for a response about inaccurate record-keeping despite being promised call-backs.

Part of the PDSA charity, this pet hospital is set up to provide free and low‑cost veterinary care for pets in need (as described on the PDSA website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - Supportive, kind handling during difficult appointments (including a “sad time” with a dog) and staff being “there” for both pet and owner. - Practical advice given during visits (one review mentions taking in a cat and receiving “lots of good advice”). - Operational pressures: some reviews mention waiting to be seen and a period where staff were “struggled to keep up,” including a “broken medication machine.” - A clear conflict in experience: one recent review alleges being told to go to a private vet and that their dog was left injured, while most other recent reviews describe “first class care.”

Blythman & Partners describes itself as an independent, family-run veterinary practice with multiple branches and a dedicated emergency hospital. The website states its Gosforth practice has RCVS hospital status and the group is RCVS-accredited, with 24/7 emergency care provided via that hospital. From reviews, owners most often mention straightforward routine appointments (e.g., kennel cough injection with a “good examination” and “no waiting around”), staff using treats to help dogs relax while waiting, and being able to “fit us in for emergencies.” Pricing feedback is mixed: one owner says they “don’t ‘take the mick’ with charges,” while another says costs have increased and some medication-related visits can reach “3 figures.”