Best Vets in Northern Ireland

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.

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.

Castle Veterinary Group describes itself as a small veterinary centre offering “holistic pet care” with veterinary surgeons and nurses, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners describe inpatient care with frequent updates (one cat admitted for four nights, with vets and nurses “in frequent touch”), and a practice that will fit pets in when owners are worried (“always make time to see my dogs”). Preventive care is also specifically mentioned, including a first vaccination, microchip and health check for a young pet.

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.

Glenshane Veterinary Clinics is a multi-branch practice (ownership group not stated in the sources we have) treating companion animals as well as horses and farm animals (website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data). Reviewers most often describe a low-stress experience where staff get to know pets over time (e.g., different dogs’ personalities remembered, helping reduce stress), and there’s a specific account of middle-of-the-night emergency surgery that “saved my dog’s life” (review). The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included (website).

VetOrtho Referrals is a referral clinic focused on orthopaedic and spinal surgery for cats and dogs (the website describes it as a “100% Orthopaedic Vet focused Referral Service”). The site highlights qualifications including an RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and RCVS recognised Advanced Veterinary Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery (small animal surgery). From reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations before/around surgery, updates during operations, and rapid help for urgent injuries—including a report of a cat hit by a car being seen promptly and a vet waiting to treat the cat. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

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.

Advance Veterinary Care describes itself as an independent, modern veterinary practice. The website indicates it treats a wide range of species (including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and other exotic/small pets) and offers structured options like a Pet Health Plan and nurse-led clinics. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - Surgery with follow-up care, including a cat with a fractured leg that needed surgery, with the clinic described as supportive throughout and “very reasonable” for the amount of work involved. - End-of-life care, with one owner describing being given time to say goodbye and that their pet was treated with dignity. - Practical handling of nervous pets, including a case where the vet came out to the car so a nervous dog didn’t have to wait inside. - A recurring downside from one long-term client: appointments can run late, and even drop-offs may involve waiting.

Abbey Veterinary Centre is part of the Clare Vet Group and is RCVS-accredited. The clinic promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations (pricing not stated). Recent reviews describe a practice set up for both routine care and “extra support” when needed, with owners repeatedly mentioning clear explanations and treatment options, a clean examination area, and sensitive end‑of‑life care. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Vets listening and offering different treatment options, particularly for cats. - Appointments generally running on time, and occasionally being seen early if arriving ahead of schedule. - A clean, friendly examination area, with owners noting pets recovering well after visits. - Support at end of life, described as sensitive and caring.

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.