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Farm Vets in Down

#1 Ranking
5.0

Our Score (90/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

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.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (78/100)

5.0(25 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Saintfield Veterinary Clinic (Ashwood Vets) describes itself as an independent, primary-care practice. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine small-animal care as well as surgical and diagnostic work, with owners repeatedly mentioning clear explanations and ongoing communication.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (69/100)

4.7(94 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

The Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice treating both companion animals and farm/equine species, with on-site facilities for procedures and overnight care (including operations and “sterile vaccinations”). The website also states an emergency service is offered, with appointments handled on a priority basis. Review details most often describe hands-on treatment for injuries and acute illness (for example, care for a dog with a “very nasty wound,” and intensive attempts to treat a cat with a lung infection), plus practical travel requirements such as rabies vaccination and issuing a pet passport.

Our Score (67/100)

4.5(31 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Peninsula Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice where reviews repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice and getting practical treatment for urgent problems. Owners mention last‑minute appointments (for example, a torn dew claw) with “immediate care,” and support during serious illness (including near-daily care during a pyometra case). Several reviews also describe the team’s help during end‑of‑life situations, with owners noting both pet care and support for the family.

Our Score (59/100)

5.0(2 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
  • The only written comment (posted twice by the same reviewer) says the vet “always keeps our ponies right,” suggesting repeat use and satisfaction with outcomes for ponies. - Other 5-star ratings are present but without written detail, so there’s limited information on specific visits, procedures, or communication.
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