Best Vets in Down

- Recent feedback is largely positive, especially around wildlife help, with reviewers describing supportive advice and quick action for injured birds. - Dog owners often praise the care shown during appointments, including clear explanations, professionalism, and gentle handling. - Grooming stands out positively in the written reviews, with one owner calling it the best for value and care.

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.

- Reviewers consistently praise the clinic’s manner and organisation, using terms such as friendly, professional, prompt, polite and personable. - A recent review describes especially compassionate end-of-life care, with the family given time for individual goodbyes and later receiving a sympathy card with their pet’s nose and paw prints. - There are strong signs of long-term client loyalty, with owners mentioning pets being cared for here over 19 to 20 years.

Saintfield Veterinary Clinic (Ashwood Vets) presents itself as an independent primary-care practice in Saintfield. It offers routine small-animal care alongside surgical and diagnostic work, with reviews regularly highlighting clear explanations, regular updates, and a calm, reassuring approach. Recent feedback also points to strong support for urgent cases and thoughtful follow-up after treatment.

- Owners often describe the team as friendly, welcoming and reassuring, with positive mentions for both vets and nurses. - Several comments highlight the clinic’s handling of reactive or anxious dogs. - Reviews also mention being fitted in quickly when worried and receiving good follow-up after the 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.

- Recent reviewers repeatedly mention being seen quickly when problems arise, including urgent injuries and illness while away from home. - Michael and the wider team are described as professional, caring, and helpful, with reception staff also singled out for their support. - Several reviews focus on difficult cases and bereavement, praising the clinic’s compassion during serious illness and after pets sadly died.

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.