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Best Vets in Northern Ireland

#1 Ranking
4.9

Our Score (92/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate

The Brook Veterinary Clinic offers general small-pet veterinary care with in-house diagnostics (laboratory testing, X‑rays and ultrasound) and surgical/dental capability. The website also states emergency out-of-hours cover is available and that the clinic is a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly mention clear communication (including explaining options and breaking down costs), and several describe long-term relationships with the practice (8+ years and one family spanning decades).

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

5.0(25 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
cow
pig

Saintfield Veterinary Clinic describes itself on its website as an independent, primary care practice (part of the Ashwood Vets site) offering both medicine and surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures. Recent reviews back up that surgical capability with multiple first-hand accounts of dogs undergoing operations (including TPLO surgery) and owners describing thorough aftercare and follow-up advice when needed. Several reviewers also mention urgent/emergency appointments being accommodated and a communication style that includes clear explanations and regular updates by message during a pet’s stay.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (85/100)

4.8(483 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
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Concrete details mentioned by owners include

  • Emergency presentation handled on-site, including support during a rapidly deteriorating condition and time provided for owners to say goodbye afterwards. - Ongoing follow-up and monitoring, with one owner describing thorough follow-up and continued monitoring of a medication regime. - Clear communication of options, including for a guinea pig’s lump removal after it burst.

Our Score (85/100)

4.9(247 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
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Ashwood Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent, primary-care practice offering small animal medicine and surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedic work. Recent reviews repeatedly mention surgical cases with detailed communication, including WhatsApp updates while pets are in surgery, follow-up phone calls from nurses, and even photos sent after procedures. Owners also reference specific procedures such as cruciate ligament surgery, molar extraction, and use of diagnostic imaging (x‑ray/ultrasound) and blood tests.

Our Score (85/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.9(245 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Newtownards Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is set up as a general small-animal practice for dogs, cats and rabbits, with on-site diagnostics and surgical facilities (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound, an in‑house lab, and an operating theatre). The clinic is ISFM-accredited as a cat-friendly clinic, with separate cat and dog waiting areas and separated wards/isolation units. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention easy access to appointments (including urgent visits), staff taking time with nervous pets, and quick, efficient nurse-led help such as rabbit nail trims.

#6

USPCA

Newry

Our Score (84/100)

4.5(165 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

USPCA is an animal welfare charity (established in 1836) that combines veterinary services with wildlife rescue and cruelty investigations, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews mainly describe help with injured wildlife (including rapid collection and veterinary attention for a bird with a broken wing) and routine dog care with vets taking time to explain options. Owners also mention a grooming service (praised for value and care), and a secured outdoor area where dogs can be briefly let off lead, with water available at the doors.

Our Score (84/100)

5.0(137 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
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Forestside Veterinary Clinic describes itself on its website as a locally owned, independent practice. Based on reviews, it seems set up for routine preventive care and in-clinic diagnostics, with owners repeatedly mentioning same-day/short-notice appointments, clear explanations of options and costs, and quick turnaround on results (including follow-up calls). Recent examples include a cat seen at short notice for a claw problem and treated within minutes, and another cat who had blood tests and x-rays done the same day, with results phoned through shortly after.

Our Score (83/100)

4.8(375 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
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Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic is set up for everyday primary-care work (check-ups, vaccinations/boosters, treating infections) alongside in-clinic procedures such as dental work and surgery. The clinic also states it provides 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Our Score (83/100)

4.8(311 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Species listed on the website: dogs, cats, rabbits.

#10

Our Score (83/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.9(212 reviews)
Independent Clinic
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Ace Vets Newtownards is part of the independent Ace Vets group (not a corporate chain). The practice advertises core small-animal services like surgery, dental care, vaccinations and microchipping, and says its team includes certificate holders with interests in dermatology, imaging and ophthalmology. In the latest reviews available, owners most often describe clear explanations during appointments, thorough examinations, and being seen at short notice for a sick cat on a Saturday lunchtime; one owner also highlights coming for a second opinion on a tumour after being told elsewhere it couldn’t be operated on.

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