Specialist Vets in Dromore

## Summary Barry’s Vets Dromore describes itself as an **independent** veterinary practice with a **diagnostic imaging suite**, **in-house laboratory**, **on-site surgery**, and **purpose-built hospitalisation facilities**. Reviews repeatedly mention Barry and the team handling both **urgent problems** (for example, a cat bitten by a dog and “seen… really quickly”) and **complex/serious cases**, including investigations for a very unwell senior dog and a **partial mandibulectomy** for oral squamous cell carcinoma with “amazing” aftercare. Several owners also highlight **end-of-life care** being handled with “sensitivity and care.” ## Services - **Diagnostic work-ups** (reviews mention “investigations” and “tests” starting immediately for a very unwell senior dog). - **Surgery**, including advanced soft-tissue/oral surgery (a review specifically mentions a **partial mandibulectomy** for oral squamous cell carcinoma). - **Treatment for injuries/urgent presentations** (cat treated quickly after being bitten by a dog). - **Hospitalisation facilities** (purpose-built hospitalisation facilities are listed on the clinic website). - **Diagnostic imaging** (diagnostic imaging suite listed on the clinic website). - **In-house lab testing** (in-house laboratory listed on the clinic website). - **End-of-life care** (owners describe compassionate support and sensitivity during a dog’s final stage of life). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic’s structured data). ## People - **Barry**: Named repeatedly in reviews. Owners describe him taking time during appointments (“took the time needed”), starting investigations and treatment promptly for an unwell senior dog, and being recommended for **surgical skill** (including a case involving partial mandibulectomy). Multiple reviews also focus on his approach to **end-of-life care**, describing kindness and sensitivity. - **The team**: Mentioned for being quick and professional in an injury case (cat bite), and for contributing to a senior dog’s recovery (“hard work… by everyone”). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 46 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast response for urgent problems:** one owner says their cat was treated “really quickly and professionally” after being bitten by a dog. - **Thorough investigations and follow-through:** owners describe immediate investigations for a very unwell senior dog, leading to treatment and noticeable improvement. - **Complex surgery and aftercare:** a review cites tests and a **partial mandibulectomy** for oral squamous cell carcinoma, followed by strong recovery and “amazing” aftercare. - **End-of-life support:** more than one review highlights sensitive, compassionate care during a pet’s final stage of life. - **Cleanliness and handling:** one review specifically mentions the clinic being “clean and hygienic” and staff being good with animals.

## Summary Lagan Valley Vets is described by long-term clients as one of the few **independent** practices they’ve used over many years. The clinic is set up for both routine care and urgent needs, with **emergency veterinary services** listed and reviews describing **prompt out-of-hours advice/examinations**, including late at night. Owners also mention pets being **kept overnight on the premises** (at the practice’s other surgery) and being **fitted in the same day** when appointments are needed. A recurring downside in reviews is **loss of continuity** over time due to changes in vets. ## Services - **Emergency / out-of-hours care:** listed as available; reviews describe receiving late-night advice and, when needed, the dog being examined outside normal hours. - **Overnight inpatient care:** clients report pets can be kept overnight on-site (at the practice’s other surgery). - **Vaccinations:** a rescue kitten’s first injection is specifically mentioned. - **Surgery and aftercare:** removal of a “very large fatty lump” is described, with follow-up noting stitches healed well. - **General consultations and advice:** reviews mention face-to-face medical attention and “always good advice.” ## People - **Jenny (vet):** singled out by name as “superb” by a long-term client. - **Jan (team member; role not stated):** described as patient and kind when owners have questions or concerns. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 72 reviews.** The available written reviews include both long-term clients and recent routine/operative care experiences. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Access when needed:** owners describe being fitted in **the same day** for appointments. - **Out-of-hours support:** reports of **prompt advice or examinations** outside surgery hours, including late at night. - **Pets coping well with visits:** examples include a kitten having an injection without distress and dogs that “love it” and aren’t scared to go. - **Surgical outcome noted:** one owner reports good care around an operation and **stitches healing well**. - **Continuity trade-off:** one long-term reviewer notes **changes of vet over time**, making ongoing history/continuity harder, while still valuing the care and advice.