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Farm Vets in Northern Ireland

#1 Ranking
5.0

Our Score (90/100)

Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

## Summary 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. One cat owner explicitly notes there was “no hard sale” and that a more conservative plan was supported for an elderly cat. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, the clinic is associated with: - Small animal medicine / primary care - Soft tissue surgery (website) - Orthopaedic surgery (website), with reviews specifically mentioning: - TPLO surgery for a dog, with “thorough aftercare” - Other surgery for a dog, with an owner reporting a strong recovery - Diagnostic workups, with reviews mentioning: - X-rays - Tests performed during a puppy consultation - Registered nurse consultations (website) - Urgent/emergency appointments, with reviews describing joining/attending during a medical emergency and booking an emergency appointment for a cat ## People Names and roles mentioned in reviews: - Patrick (vet): Mentioned in emergency and surgical contexts, including a dog’s TPLO surgery with thorough aftercare, and being available to address concerns (one owner mentions support via WhatsApp while they were away). - Niall (vet): Repeatedly credited with clear explanations and taking time in consults; mentioned in cases involving surgery and a puppy workup with X-rays and tests, plus updates throughout the day. - Kelly (receptionist): Praised for being friendly and professional during an emergency registration. - Reception team (unnamed): One reviewer describes a receptionist staying calm and practical while fixing a booking mistake between practices. ## Reviews 5.0 stars from 25 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Surgery and orthopaedics with aftercare: Owners mention procedures including TPLO and other surgery, highlighting recovery outcomes and aftercare. - Good communication during investigations/stays: Reviews describe consults that weren’t rushed, things being well explained, and regular message updates during the day. - Emergency/urgent help: Multiple reviewers mention being seen during a medical emergency or getting an emergency appointment. - Pragmatic decision-making: One owner notes no pressure to buy extras and choosing a conservative approach for an elderly cat.

Showing 1-9 of 9 clinics

#2 Ranking

Our Score (77/100)

4.8(64 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
cow
pig

Three Valleys Veterinary Limited is a small-animal practice established in 2001 and part of CVS Group (the clinic’s website is hosted on cvsvets.com). The practice is set up for both routine care and more involved medical work, with in-house diagnostics mentioned on the website and multiple reviews describing quick assessment and treatment planning. Owners specifically describe: - Rapid urgent access (one reviewer got an appointment “within an hour” for an unwell elderly Labrador). - Follow-up testing and medication (blood tests and medicine arranged the next morning after the initial visit). - Prompt, direct communication around diagnosis (a cat owner appreciated that the diagnosis was given promptly and “not long drawn out”). - A team that stays calm during emergencies, with clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans.

#3 Ranking

Voy Vet Clinic

Ballyclare

Our Score (78/100)

4.8(483 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
cow

Voy Vet Clinic is described in recent reviews as a first-come, first-seen “open surgery” practice where owners often wait in their cars until called. People use it for both routine problems (for example, a dog’s ear infection treated the same day) and more involved care (one owner mentions their dog being supported through two operations over the years). Reviews repeatedly mention low or “reasonable” pricing for standard visits, alongside frustrations about long waits/queuing and limited phone availability. One reviewer also reports that the emergency number now redirects to a different company they found “extremely expensive,” leading them to wait until Voy reopened instead.

Our Score (80/100)

4.7(279 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
cow
pig

Parkview Veterinary Clinic is a general veterinary practice that is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe the team handling a mix of routine and urgent problems (injuries and seizures are both mentioned), with several owners noting clear explanations and careful handling—especially with cats to minimise stress during exams. There is also a recent negative review alleging a misdiagnosis in a dachshund, with the owner saying an MRI later showed the issue had been left too long. Concrete details owners mention include: - Being seen even when the clinic was running late, with staff still fitting the appointment in. - Vets explaining conditions and next steps clearly, according to a long-term cat owner. - Treatment for a dog seizure that an owner felt “fixed” the problem. - Injury checks after a dog was hurt or involved in a road incident (owners describe professional care).

Our Score (73/100)

4.7(63 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Strule Veterinary Services is set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) listed in the clinic data. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe the team handling poisoning risk (a dog eating a large amount of chocolate) and a serious dog-attack injury involving the eye, including weeks of follow-up treatment. Reviewers also mention vets explaining findings clearly (one owner highlights a thorough exam) and hands-on, low-stress handling (removing eye stitches without sedation in one case).

Our Score (68/100)

5.0(4 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
cow

Pomeroy Veterinary Centre is an RCVS PSS Farm Animal Core Practice, set up primarily for farm animal work and farm animal registrations. The clinic lists routine and reproductive farm procedures (for example pregnancy diagnostics and bull fertility services) alongside surgical interventions such as caesarean sections. It also states it can arrange small-animal consults for small animals belonging to farm clients. The latest written feedback available to us is brief but consistently mentions staff being “very helpful.”

Our Score (59/100)

5.0(2 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:

Shanaghan Veterinary Services focuses on horses and describes itself as an integrated veterinary referral service with a holistic approach to equine medicine, welfare, and rehabilitation. The website highlights hands-on musculoskeletal and rehab-style care (e.g., acupuncture, chiropractic work, laser treatment, and clinical rehabilitation), alongside equine dentistry. The small amount of written review detail available is consistent and outcome-focused—one owner repeats that the practice “always keeps our ponies right.”

#8

Smith & Brown

Coleraine

Our Score (54/100)

4.3(8 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
cow
pig

Smith & Brown has limited detail available beyond a small set of older Google reviews. What owners do mention is consistently about the experience of the visit rather than specific treatments: “very friendly service” is repeated, and one reviewer says their dogs are “always well looked after”.

Our Score (21/100)

Independent Clinic
Treats:
cow

Taurus Herd Health is a farm-animal veterinary practice focused on cattle fertility and herd productivity. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated. Based on the clinic’s own service list, it appears set up for planned fertility work and herd-level decision-making (routine fertility visits, pregnancy diagnosis, and infectious disease monitoring), with access to on-farm-style tools such as ultrasound scanners and advanced breeding services like embryo transfer, synchronisation & AI, and bull fertility testing.

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