Practice profile · Newcastle Upon Tyne
River Veterinary Care
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9BD
Independent practiceClosed · Opens 9am
Pricing
This practice publishes its prices · April 2026Small pet consultation
£8 below local average£46.95
Vet Consultation
£5 above local average£59.95
Nurse consultation
£5 below local average£24.95
Out of hours - Out of Hours 10pm til 8am
£27 above local average£265.00
Out of hours - Out of Hours 6pm til 10pm
£33 below local average£205.00
Dog Annual Booster
£5 above local average£69.95
Microchipping
£4 above local average£31.95
Animal health certificate
£15 below local average£290.00
Prescription fee
£6 above local average£25.95
Direct claim insurance fee
£7 above local average£29.95
Dog castrate under 20 kg
£5 above local average£275.00
Dog castrate over 20 kg
£45 above local average£315.00
Bitch spay over 20kg
£83 above local average£465.00
Bitch spay under 20kg
£33 above local average£415.00
Keyhole spay over 20 kg
£45 above local average£695.00
Keyhole spay under 20 kg
£5 below local average£645.00
Booster with Canine Contagious Cough
£24 above local average£114.95
Best start in life
£104.95
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.
£164per year
4th lowest of 24 practices within 10 miles
£20 less per year than the local average
Local average: £184/yr · 24 practices within 10 miles
Annual dog costs near Newcastle Upon Tyne
1Bedlington Vets4Pets Ltd£42↓£142/yr2Morpeth Vets4Pets£34↓£150/yr3Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Vets4Pets Ltd£21↓£163/yr4River Veterinary Care£20↓£164/yr
Local average£184/yr
24 practices within 10 miles
What owners say
★ 5.087 reviews on Google
Caring and compassionateFriendly and welcoming
AI-generated summary
River Veterinary Care is an independent practice where owners consistently praise the caring, compassionate approach from vets and welcoming reception staff. Owners mention the team takes time to listen to concerns, discusses treatment options thoroughly, and creates a relaxed atmosphere—particularly helpful for nervous pets.
Summary based on 87 Google reviews
Read all reviews on Google →HOURS & CONTACT
Mon–Fri8:30am–6pm
Saturday9am–12pm
SundayClosed
About this practice
Ownership
Independently owned
Team
1 registered vet
RCVS registration
✓ Registered · View on RCVS ›
Animals treated
Dogs, Cats, Small mammals