Emergency Vets in Down

Newry Veterinary Centre is a VetPartners practice in Newry, and its website presents it as a mixed practice for small and large animals that has been providing care since 2000. It offers routine pet care alongside farm-focused services, with reviews describing a busy clinic where owners still feel listened to. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, calm handling of nervous pets, and convenient booking and reception support.

Cromlyn House Veterinary Hospital in Hillsborough is an RCVS-registered small animal hospital, established in 2010 and part of CVS. It offers routine care, surgery and in-house diagnostics, with the website highlighting facilities such as an on-site lab, ultrasound and X-ray, alongside more advanced options including keyhole surgery. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled on site through MiNightVet.

- Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners describing the team as friendly, professional, attentive, and consistently caring over many years. - Surgical and procedure-related comments are strong, including a dog’s dental extractions with same-day pickup and a neutering experience described as well organised and well cared for. - Owners also highlight compassionate support in difficult situations, including end-of-life home visits for cats and a previous review praising Anna’s handling of a euthanasia appointment.

- Recent feedback is mostly positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as caring, pleasant, and especially good with nervous pets. - Dog and cat owners often mention a clean environment, gentle handling, professionalism, and clear explanations of treatment plans. - Reptile feedback is mixed but includes several strong positives, such as a tortoise case where a treatment plan was finally identified after a year of unresolved issues elsewhere, and a bearded dragon owner who was pleased to get a prompt appointment.

Rathgael Veterinary Clinic in Bangor offers routine veterinary care alongside dental treatment and emergency cover, and it also operates as 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. Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with owners often highlighting a friendly welcome, helpful staff, and clear explanations.

Cedarmount Veterinary Clinic in Bangor is a long-established practice, with over forty years in service, treating a wide mix of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals and birds. It is an RCVS-registered practice, recognised as a Rabbit Friendly Clinic, and also states that it is a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic offers emergency veterinary services and is part of IVC Evidensia.

- Several reviewers praise the clinic’s care and staff attitude, describing the team as patient, friendly and excellent with animals. - Specific examples include attentive treatment for a dog with a serious wound and a detailed account of staff putting extensive effort into caring for a cat with a severe lung infection. - Practical service is also mentioned, including prompt help with a rabies vaccination and pet passport for travel.

- Owners frequently praise the clinic’s calm, gentle approach with anxious dogs, including dogs that shake before appointments or are very sensitive to pain. - Vaccinations and boosters are the most commonly mentioned visits, with reviewers describing these appointments as smooth and well managed. - Several comments highlight staff taking extra time with pets, such as calming them down, making them feel welcome, or spending a little time playing after treatment so they leave on a better note.

- Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team being friendly, professional, kind, and caring. - Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations before treatment, saying they felt well informed about what was happening and what to expect. - Reviews give concrete examples of care including cat “snip & chip” procedures, dental extraction, and detailed aftercare guidance.