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Emergency Vets in Northern Ireland

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4.9

Our Score (85/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic

## Summary 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. One reviewer also reports being seen with a tortoise after initially being unsure the clinic could help. ## Services - Small animal medicine (website). - Soft tissue surgery (website; also reflected in reviews discussing “surgery/operation”). - Orthopaedic surgery (website; reviews specifically mention cruciate ligament surgeries). - Health care consultations (website). - Registered nurse consultations (website). - Dental procedure mentioned: molar extraction (review). - Diagnostics mentioned: x‑rays, ultrasound, blood tests (review). - Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) (clinic data; no further detail provided in the sources). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (clinic data). - Species example from reviews: a tortoise was seen and the owner reported the team were “quick to get me in”. ## People - Lauren (role not stated): praised for taking time to explain multiple treatment options in plain language before a dog’s surgery, helping the owner feel at ease. - Penny (nurse): called out for a post‑op phone call to update the owner and arrange pick‑up after surgery. - Niall (role not stated): mentioned alongside “the team” for consistently taking good care of multiple dogs, including during orthopaedic workups and surgeries. - Patrick (vet): named in connection with a molar extraction, with the owner highlighting procedure updates via WhatsApp and a check‑up afterward. - Nicola (reception): praised for attention to detail and a consistently positive, helpful manner. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 247 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Frequent, proactive updates during procedures, including WhatsApp messages when a pet goes into and comes out of surgery, plus photos and follow-up calls. - Clear explanations and shared decision-making, with owners describing staff walking through options and explaining in layman’s terms. - Orthopaedic and diagnostic capability referenced by owners, including cruciate ligament surgeries, x‑rays, ultrasound, and blood tests. - Handling and animal experience: owners mention dogs becoming comfortable with visits (e.g., a dog that “jumps onto the table,” and nurses making a “fuss” so the dog enjoys going). - Appointment availability is mentioned as a practical plus (owners note “loads of appointments in the day” and “later closing times”).

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (85/100)

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.

#3 Ranking

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. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - Clear explanations of options and treatment plans, including vets taking time to talk through symptoms and treatments. - Handling anxious pets gently (for example, staff helping with a nervous cat that became incontinent in the car, including cleaning the carrier while the pet was assessed). - Follow-up/continuity (return visits booked for check-ups and boosters; continuity of care specifically praised). - Advance pricing transparency (“prices are given in advance so never any unexpected surprises,” per one review).

Our Score (83/100)

4.8(311 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Companion Care (Lisburn) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is described on its website as a locally owned practice set up in 2012 by Barry and Christina Palmer. The clinic presents itself as equipped for both routine care and more complex work, with on-site imaging and a hospital ward/isolation unit, and it states it uses “no fear handling” to reduce stress during visits. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention prompt decision-making in urgent cases, regular updates while a dog was hospitalised, and cost-conscious discussions (including an example where a Sunday allergic-reaction visit totalled £86 for an injection and swelling treatment, compared with a separate emergency quote of £380 elsewhere).

Our Score (82/100)

4.7(303 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice that says it has been providing veterinary care since 1969. Reviews most often point to quick access to appointments (including getting in via cancellations), vets who explain and reassure without pushing treatment, and follow-up updates after an animal is admitted (one reviewer describes being phoned with progress updates after bringing in an injured stray cat). Several reviewers also mention the clinic being clean and note reasonable pricing (without giving specific figures).

Our Score (79/100)

4.8(321 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
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Newry Veterinary Centre is a mixed practice (small and large animals) that, based on its website, has been providing care since 2000 and offers both routine pet care and farm-focused services. Reviews consistently describe a busy clinic where owners still feel listened to, with multiple mentions of staff taking extra time with nervous pets during vaccinations and injections. Practical convenience also comes up: one reviewer specifically mentions a “quick & easy online booking system” that secured a next-day appointment, and another describes being accommodated when rescheduling at very short notice. A named vet, Liam, is repeatedly referenced as hands-on and clear in explanations.

Our Score (79/100)

4.8(297 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
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Braemar Veterinary Clinic is set up for both routine care and more involved support, including emergency veterinary services (stated as 24/7/extended-hours) and being a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention practical accommodations for anxious or reactive dogs—such as offering video appointments, using sedation when needed for in-person handling, and combining procedures (one owner describes a nail cut and tooth clean done while their dog was sedated). End-of-life support is also specifically described, including a home visit to keep a dog comfortable and a hand-written condolence card afterwards. One recent reviewer, however, reports “shocking service” and says a vet would not come to the phone, which conflicts with the overwhelmingly positive feedback elsewhere.

Our Score (78/100)

4.7(247 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
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Rathgael Veterinary Clinic offers routine care alongside dental work and emergency cover, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice is listed as an IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner, and its website promotes the Pet Health Club® plan. From the latest review detail available, owners commonly describe: - Routine appointments such as check-ups and vaccinations being handled efficiently. - Dental procedures being explained step-by-step (one cat owner described dental surgery with clear explanations and close attention to what they’d flagged beforehand). - Communication by phone and text being used for updates (mentioned by a longer-term client). There is also a clear note of pricing dissatisfaction in one review: an owner reported not being told costs in advance and receiving a bill of over £100 for a second vaccination plus a kennel cough tablet.

Our Score (79/100)

4.8(199 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
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Lisburn Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a long-established independent practice (serving pets since 1942) with a team of 12 veterinary surgeons supported by veterinary nurses. Based on the website, it’s set up for a wide range of medical and surgical cases, including orthopaedics, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and anaesthesia. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention being able to get a quick appointment when a pet was unwell, and feeling supported through end-of-life care (one review describes help over an 18‑month period for a dog with cancer). Several reviews also mention staff taking time to answer questions.

Our Score (78/100)

4.7(138 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
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Craemill Veterinary Clinic is a small‑animal practice (dogs, cats and other small pets) that also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and states “Veterinary Practice of the Year 2016” (as written on the site). In reviews, owners most often describe a welcoming front‑of‑house experience and vets who take time with both pets and questions—examples include a vaccination visit where the vet helped a nervous dog relax, and comments about being thorough and patient during appointments.

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