Specialist Vets in Armagh City

## Summary Armagh Vet Station is an independently owned, family-run veterinary clinic that says it invests in advanced diagnostics and tailored care plans. Recent reviews consistently mention fast access when a pet is unwell (including being fitted in the same evening after a phone call), a notably calm clinic atmosphere for nervous animals, and vets who take time to explain options and answer questions. Vaccinations and end-of-life care are specifically referenced in owner experiences. ## Services - **General consultations for sick pets**, including owners describing being seen quickly when their dog needed attention. - **Vaccinations** for dogs (multiple reviews mention vaccine appointments and general health guidance given at the visit). - **Treatment for ongoing/acute conditions**, with owners noting clear instructions on what to do at home to treat a pet’s condition. - **Euthanasia/end-of-life care**, including owners describing a gentle process and being given private time afterwards. - **Diagnostics (clinic-stated):** the practice states it invests in “advanced diagnostics,” but specific tests/equipment aren’t listed in the information provided. ## People - **Laura (vet)** is repeatedly named for **clear, honest explanations** and **listening to owners**, with one cat owner describing her as knowledgeable and considerate of how they were feeling during the appointment. - **Aideen/Aileen** and **Joanne** are mentioned for **patience with a frightened dog**, with the visit described as smooth and helped by the clinic’s calm environment. - **Reception team** is mentioned for being **helpful and decisive about fitting in an unwell pet**, rather than delaying to “check for an appointment.” ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 144 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast appointment access when pets are sick**, including being fitted in later the same day after a phone call. - **Support for anxious or fearful pets**, with owners describing a calm environment and staff taking time and patience so pets leave less scared. - **Clear explanations and realistic advice**, including answering lots of questions and giving step-by-step guidance for home care. - **End-of-life care handled gently**, including owners noting staff spoke to their pet calmly, the passing was peaceful, and they were offered private time afterwards. - **Pricing is described as “reasonable”/“doesn’t cost a fortune”** by some reviewers, but no specific fees are stated.

## Summary Orchard Veterinary Centre describes itself as an **independent, four‑vet practice** treating **companion animals, equine, and farm species**, and states it offers a **24‑hour emergency service**. Recent reviews mention **same/last‑minute appointments**, **overnight hospitalisation**, and **surgery**, including an **emergency C‑section** and another case kept in overnight with surgery the next morning. Feedback is mixed: several owners describe urgent care and successful outcomes, while a few 1‑star reviews describe serious concerns about treatment quality and communication during emergencies. ## Services - **Small animal care** (stated on the clinic website). - **Equine services** (stated on the clinic website). - **Farm animal services** (stated on the clinic website). - **24‑hour emergency service** (stated on the clinic website). - **Emergency/urgent appointments** (reviewed: “seen… very last minute”; weekend emergency visit). - **Overnight stays/inpatient care** (reviewed: dogs kept overnight). - **Surgery** (reviewed): - **Emergency C‑section** for a dog, with pups delivered (reviewed). - Surgery the next morning after an overnight stay for illness (reviewed). - Treatment of a **puncture wound** and wound management is discussed in a negative review (reviewed). - **Glass removal from a paw** is described in an older negative review (reviewed). - **Injection given for acute illness** is mentioned in a negative review with a stated cost (reviewed). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports an **injection costing £110** during an urgent visit (single review). - Multiple reviewers describe pricing as **“reasonable”** or say they were happy with the price for an emergency C‑section, but **no other amounts** are provided. ## People - **Connor** (vet): named in a review as performing an **emergency C‑section** alongside a female colleague; the owner reports the dog was out of surgery within a few hours and recovering, and they were pleased with the price (single review). - Staff and vets are described (across positive reviews) as: - **Gentle handling** during an exam (“didn’t yelp once”) and arranging a **follow‑up appointment** promptly (single review). - Creating reassurance when an owner left a dog **overnight** and for **surgery the next day** (single review). - A small number of reviews allege poor communication and an unsympathetic response during emergencies; these claims conflict with the more positive accounts. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 144 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Urgent and out‑of‑hours care is frequently mentioned**, including being seen at short notice, weekend emergencies, and pets being kept overnight. - **Surgery experiences are a major theme**, with one detailed account of a **successful emergency C‑section** and another describing **overnight care followed by surgery the next morning**. - **Follow‑up and scheduling:** one owner mentions being given a **follow‑up appointment for first thing Monday morning** after a last‑minute visit. - **Pricing is discussed but mostly without specifics:** one review cites **£110 for an injection**; others describe prices as “reasonable” or being satisfied with the cost of major surgery. - **Serious negative experiences appear in a minority of reviews**, including allegations of inadequate wound closure after an overnight stay and a separate account of an emergency visit where the owner felt the dog’s condition was underestimated; these conflict with the successful emergency and surgery stories in other reviews.

## Summary Armadale NI Ltd is a veterinary practice that is also a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for a mix of **routine care and surgical/urgent cases**: owners mention **puppy vaccinations**, **pyometra surgery**, and at least one **urgent call-out on a public holiday** where a vet attended the clinic to treat a cat. Feedback is mixed. Several owners describe **clear explanations and compassionate end-of-life care** (including helping a long-term client say goodbye “with dignity and compassion”). However, a small number of reviews report serious concerns about **post-procedure wound handling and aftercare advice** (including a cat whose wound reportedly re-opened after stitches were removed), and one vaccination visit where the vet was described as having **poor bedside manner**. ## Services - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (explicitly stated). - **Vaccinations** (puppy vaccination appointment described). - **Surgery** (pyometra surgery specifically mentioned). - **Urgent / emergency treatment** (a cat treated urgently on a public holiday after the owner called; the vet reportedly attended the clinic to meet them). - **Wound management / follow-up visits** (one owner describes multiple returns for a wound that they felt was not initially managed appropriately). - **End-of-life care** (owners describe support and compassion when saying goodbye to a dog). ## People - **Reception team**: mentioned positively for being pleasant on the phone and on arrival during a vaccination visit. - **Vets / clinical team (unnamed)**: - Praised in one urgent case for being **already on the way to the clinic**, and for handling a cat **gently and carefully** while taking time to consider treatment. - Praised by a surgical client for being **clear and honest** during a pyometra surgery case. - Criticised in one vaccination visit for **poor communication/people skills** that left the owner and puppy feeling unwelcome. - Criticised in one complaint for **aftercare decisions** (stitch removal and advice that a cone/recovery suit was no longer needed) that the owner says was followed by the wound opening again. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 164 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Clean, efficient front-of-house experience**: “friendly and efficient staff” and a “clean and welcoming practice.” - **Strong praise in high-stress situations**: urgent treatment described as prompt and gentle; end-of-life care described as compassionate and dignified. - **Surgery experience mentioned positively**: one owner reports pyometra surgery with clear, honest communication and good care. - **Some serious negatives around clinical handling and communication**: - One detailed complaint alleges a cat returned home with a clipper-related abrasion/wound, multiple revisit attempts to address it, and the wound reopening after stitches were removed. - Another review describes a vet as unpleasant during a puppy vaccination visit, with “no people skills.”