Dog & Cat Vets in Newry

## Summary USPCA is an animal welfare charity (established in 1836) that combines **veterinary services** with **wildlife rescue** and **cruelty investigations**, and is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Recent reviews mainly describe **help with injured wildlife** (including rapid collection and veterinary attention for a bird with a broken wing) and **routine dog care** with vets taking time to explain options. Owners also mention a **grooming service** (praised for value and care), and a **secured outdoor area** where dogs can be briefly let off lead, with water available at the doors. ## Services - **Veterinary services** (general vet care referenced in reviews for dogs; vets described as thorough and explaining things clearly). - **Wildlife rescue** (examples in reviews include responses to a wildlife incident and collecting an injured young seagull to be seen by a vet). - **Cruelty investigations** (listed on the website as a core service). - **Grooming** (review mentions “the best grooming service” in terms of value and care). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in structured clinic data). ## People - **Tara (vet)**: mentioned in multiple reviews for taking time to explain, being thorough, giving advice, and handling small dogs gently (two yorkies specifically mentioned). - **Derek**: credited in a review with a “timely” response to a wildlife incident. - **Emma (from another branch)**: described as coming out quickly to collect an injured young seagull and taking it to be seen by a vet. - **Reception/front-of-house staff**: described as helpful; one review notes good service “from front of house staff to the vet.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 165 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Wildlife help with quick action**: reviewers describe prompt response and collection of injured wildlife for veterinary attention (e.g., broken-wing seagull). - **Clear explanations during appointments**: multiple mentions of a vet taking time to explain and provide advice. - **Gentle handling of dogs**: specific mention of being gentle with small breeds (yorkies). - **Grooming and donations**: grooming is singled out for “value and care,” and one reviewer notes it as a good place to donate unwanted pet food. - **On-site practical touches for dogs**: a secured area for quick exercise and water bowls at the doors are mentioned.