Emergency Vets in Downpatrick

## Summary Downe Veterinary Clinic is set up for both routine preventive care and more involved procedures, with keyhole surgery listed on its website and emergency veterinary services listed in its clinic information. Recent reviews give concrete examples of: - **Dental work**: one owner describes their 12‑year‑old dog having **teeth removed** and being collected “fully recovered” the same afternoon. - **Neutering**: a dog neuter was **prearranged via a shelter**, with the owner saying their dog was well cared for. - **End-of-life care**: a reviewer describes having their dog **put to sleep on Boxing Day**, highlighting the vet’s reassurance and professionalism in a difficult appointment. The clinic is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. ## Services Services mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include: - **Routine and preventive care**: routine check-ups; initial health check; first vaccination series; microchipping; nutritional advice - **Parasite prevention**: flea and tick treatments; flea and worm treatment - **Procedures and treatments**: specialized medical treatments; **keyhole surgery** (listed); **dental extractions/teeth removed** (review example); **neutering** (review example) - **End-of-life care**: euthanasia/put to sleep (review example) - **Ongoing care/other**: Pet Health Club (listed); pet food orders (listed) - **Emergency care**: emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic’s information (no further detail provided) ## People - **Anna (vet)**: named in a review as the vet on duty during a euthanasia appointment. The owner specifically mentions her **reassuring approach** and **professionalism** during the consultation. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 195 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Successful day procedures**: dental extractions described with same-day pickup and the dog “fully recovered.” - **Surgery care and handling**: neutering experience described as well organised (arranged through a shelter), with the dog “well cared for.” - **Support during difficult visits**: one owner emphasises reassurance and professionalism during a euthanasia appointment. - **Species beyond dogs**: one reviewer with multiple **house rabbits** says they rely on the clinic regularly and feel their rabbits are in good hands.