Featured Clinic Overview
## 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pride Rock Vets is a family-run small-animal veterinary clinic. The website describes a modern clinic with the latest diagnostics. In the latest reviews, owners most often mention gentle handling for nervous dogs, a clean clinic, and support through end-of-life care (PTS), with specific staff members named for their help. Concrete examples owners mention include cat vaccinations, staff taking time to help an anxious Husky feel comfortable, and long-term care for a dog over “years” including being put to sleep at age 14.
Pride Rock Vets is a family-run small-animal veterinary clinic. The website describes a modern clinic with the latest diagnostics. In the latest reviews, owners most often mention gentle handling for nervous dogs, a clean clinic, and support through end-of-life care (PTS), with specific staff members named for their help. Concrete examples owners mention include cat vaccinations, staff taking time to help an anxious Husky feel comfortable, and long-term care for a dog over “years” including being put to sleep at age 14.
Our Score (79/100)
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.
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.
Castle Veterinary Group
Downpatrick
Our Score (79/100)
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.
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.
Our Score (79/100)
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.
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.
Balloo Vets Ltd (established in 2004) provides both small-animal and equine care, with on-site surgical facilities, in-house lab testing (haematology and biochemistry analysers), and hospitalisation. For horse owners, the clinic also lists a CCTV-monitored foaling unit. Reviewers most often describe long-term use for dogs and highlight practical support—such as help getting a puppy “through all her jabs” and staff being “kind & supportive” with a pug.
Balloo Vets Ltd (established in 2004) provides both small-animal and equine care, with on-site surgical facilities, in-house lab testing (haematology and biochemistry analysers), and hospitalisation. For horse owners, the clinic also lists a CCTV-monitored foaling unit. Reviewers most often describe long-term use for dogs and highlight practical support—such as help getting a puppy “through all her jabs” and staff being “kind & supportive” with a pug.
Our Score (77/100)
Cedarmount Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (over forty years, per its website) that treats a wide mix of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (gerbils/hamsters) and birds (parrots/budgies). It’s RCVS-registered and listed as a Recognised Rabbit Friendly Clinic. The clinic also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (described in your clinic data as 24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe prompt access and in-clinic medical workups: one cat owner reports “various tests” followed by being kept in for “a few nights” during treatment, and another mentions being seen right away on a Saturday after contacting the clinic.
Cedarmount Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (over forty years, per its website) that treats a wide mix of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (gerbils/hamsters) and birds (parrots/budgies). It’s RCVS-registered and listed as a Recognised Rabbit Friendly Clinic. The clinic also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (described in your clinic data as 24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe prompt access and in-clinic medical workups: one cat owner reports “various tests” followed by being kept in for “a few nights” during treatment, and another mentions being seen right away on a Saturday after contacting the clinic.