Practice profile · North Shields
Firstvets
North Shields, NE29 8HL
Largest group: CVS Vets (404 practices)Closed · Opens 8:30am
Pricing
This practice publishes its prices · April 2026Consultation
£11 above local average£65.00
Follow-up consultation
£11 above local average£65.00
Nurse consultation
£16 above local average£46.00
Puppy Vaccination Course
£22 above local average£114.00
Dog Annual Booster
£17 above local average£82.00
Microchipping
£8 below local average£20.35
Animal Health Certificate / Pet Passport
£304.56
Prescription fee
£7 above local average£27.00
Dog Castration
£32 below local average£244.00
Dog Spay
£24 below local average£342.00
Blood test
£141.50
Annual cost comparison
Some practices drop their consultation fee to look cheaper but charge more for vaccinations, neutering and routine work. Annual cost cuts through that. It's the fairest way to compare.
£212per year
36th lowest of 40 practices within 10 miles
£31 more per year than the local average
Local average: £181/yr · 40 practices within 10 miles
Annual dog costs near North Shields
1Wright's Veterinary Services£54↓£127/yr2Bedlington Vets4Pets Ltd£39↓£142/yr3Vets4Pets, South Shields£39↓£142/yrLocal average£181/yr
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36Firstvets, North Shields£31↑£212/yr
40 practices within 10 miles
What owners say
★ 4.592 reviews on Google
Friendly and welcomingCaring and compassionateKind with nervous pets
AI-generated summary
Firstvets is a friendly, welcoming practice where staff show genuine care for anxious pets, often building confidence during visits. Owners consistently praise the compassionate approach and patience with nervous animals. Worth knowing: several owners report phone access is frustratingly difficult, making it hard to reach reception during opening hours.
Summary based on 92 Google reviews
Read all reviews on Google →HOURS & CONTACT
Mon–Fri8:30am–6:30pm
Sat–SunClosed
About this practice
Ownership
Part of CVS Vets (404 practices)
Team
1 registered vet
RCVS registration
✓ Registered · View on RCVS ›
Animals treated
Dogs, Cats