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Strachan, Tyson & Hamilton

#8 Vet in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

4.4
Independent Clinic

Strachan, Tyson & Hamilton – Vets in Newcastle upon Tyne

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Strachan, Tyson & Hamilton (Strachan Veterinary Group) describes itself as independently owned, and reviews echo appreciation that it has “remains independent.” The clinic appears set up for general practice care with on-site diagnostics and routine surgery, backed by a dedicated imaging suite (digital x‑ray), ultrasound, and an in‑house lab. Recent reviews include specific examples such as dental surgery on an elderly cat with follow-up care, removal of multiple cysts (reported benign), and support with end-of-life care at home. Feedback is mixed on front-desk and charging: some describe reception as friendly, while one recent reviewer reports a receptionist being “passive aggressive,” and another objects to being charged a consultation fee after mentioning recent emergency treatment elsewhere.

Services

Based on the clinic website and reviews, services mentioned include

  • Consultations (including emergency appointments, as stated on the website)
  • Diagnostic imaging: digital x‑ray and ultrasound
  • In-house lab diagnostics
  • Vaccinations
  • Surgery, including procedures mentioned in reviews such as cyst removal
  • Dental care (a dental operation is specifically mentioned)
  • Microchipping
  • Neutering
  • Nurse clinics
  • Travel advice
  • End-of-life care (a vet attending at home is described in a review)

Species the website says they see: dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and rats.

Other capability noted in clinic data: Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

  • One reviewer reports being charged £57 for a consultation.
  • A pet plan is mentioned in a review (no prices or inclusions are stated in the information provided).

People

  • Sebastian / “Seb” (vet): mentioned for follow-up care after a dental operation (on a 20-year-old cat) and for attending at home for end-of-life care, which the owner said made the pets’ passing easier.
  • “Vaz” (vet): credited with performing a dental operation on an elderly cat.
  • Arlene: thanked by name for kindness and support, including helping reassure an owner when they “panic.”
  • Mr Hamilton: mentioned historically as a “superb” vet by a long-term client.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 298 reviews.

  • Long-term loyalty and repeat use for multiple pets (one family describes using the practice since 1998 for several basset hounds).
  • Specific clinical outcomes and procedures are described: treatment for a prolapsed disc, removal of six large cysts (reported benign), and a dental operation with follow-up care.
  • End-of-life support is highlighted by one owner who appreciated a vet coming to their home.
  • Mixed experiences with the front desk and fees: one recent review complains about a receptionist’s attitude; another objects to paying a £57 consultation and says they often see a different vet each visit, while other reviews describe staff as “friendly,” “helpful,” and “kind.”

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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