About Veterinary Care in Hillsborough
This guide assists pet owners in Hillsborough, Down, in comparing local veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Hillsborough
There are 2 veterinary clinics in Hillsborough, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. Both clinics treat dogs and cats, with none offering farm or large-animal services. One clinic provides emergency or out-of-hours care, but 24-hour veterinary cover is not explicitly available locally. With a total of 256 reviews, pet owners can rely on these clinics for informed choices. Veterinary nurse training is available at one clinic, enhancing the quality and scope of care available.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Hillsborough, Down
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Cromlyn House Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-registered small animal hospital (established in 2010) that covers routine care and surgery, with on-site out-of-hours support via MiNightVet for emergencies. The website describes in-house diagnostics (including an on-site lab, ultrasound and X‑ray) and a wide service range from dentistry and neutering to more advanced areas like keyhole surgery. From the latest reviews available to us, many owners describe clear explanations and ongoing management of complex, long-term conditions (including regular monthly check-ins for an older dog, and discussing treatment options and costs for a dog with a cancerous tail tumour). A minority report a very different experience—raising concerns about transparency, pain management, and decision-making around tests and anaesthesia—suggesting experiences may vary depending on the clinician involved. Concrete specifics mentioned: - Out-of-hours/emergency care on site (MiNightVet is named on the website; emergency appointments are described in reviews). - Dentistry under anaesthesia and pre-anaesthetic blood tests are directly referenced in a cat case (review). - Treatment options discussed “with cost” to support decision-making (review). - Regular, scheduled ongoing appointments used to manage chronic/complex problems (review).
Cromlyn House Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-registered small animal hospital (established in 2010) that covers routine care and surgery, with on-site out-of-hours support via MiNightVet for emergencies. The website describes in-house diagnostics (including an on-site lab, ultrasound and X‑ray) and a wide service range from dentistry and neutering to more advanced areas like keyhole surgery. From the latest reviews available to us, many owners describe clear explanations and ongoing management of complex, long-term conditions (including regular monthly check-ins for an older dog, and discussing treatment options and costs for a dog with a cancerous tail tumour). A minority report a very different experience—raising concerns about transparency, pain management, and decision-making around tests and anaesthesia—suggesting experiences may vary depending on the clinician involved. Concrete specifics mentioned: - Out-of-hours/emergency care on site (MiNightVet is named on the website; emergency appointments are described in reviews). - Dentistry under anaesthesia and pre-anaesthetic blood tests are directly referenced in a cat case (review). - Treatment options discussed “with cost” to support decision-making (review). - Regular, scheduled ongoing appointments used to manage chronic/complex problems (review).
Hillsborough Veterinary Referrals describes itself (via its website) as a specialist-led, multidisciplinary small animal veterinary referral hospital. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe referral-level surgery and case management, including BOAS surgery, orthopaedic surgery for a broken leg, and a case involving paralysis where a scan was done and immediate surgery was recommended. Several reviews mention structured communication after procedures (for example, phone calls multiple times per day during a 10‑day inpatient stay, plus texts/calls after discharge), and practical admin support such as help with insurance claims. One repeat reviewer reports a very different experience—saying only euthanasia was offered and that their visit was later disputed—so experiences appear to vary.
Hillsborough Veterinary Referrals describes itself (via its website) as a specialist-led, multidisciplinary small animal veterinary referral hospital. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe referral-level surgery and case management, including BOAS surgery, orthopaedic surgery for a broken leg, and a case involving paralysis where a scan was done and immediate surgery was recommended. Several reviews mention structured communication after procedures (for example, phone calls multiple times per day during a 10‑day inpatient stay, plus texts/calls after discharge), and practical admin support such as help with insurance claims. One repeat reviewer reports a very different experience—saying only euthanasia was offered and that their visit was later disputed—so experiences appear to vary.
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