Specialist Vets in Northern Ireland

Newtownards Vets4Pets is a corporate Vets4Pets practice in Newtownards offering routine care alongside more advanced diagnostics, surgery and emergency cover outside normal opening hours. The clinic’s facilities listed include in-house testing, imaging, hospitalisation and separate dog and cat wards. Recent reviews describe a friendly, calm team that is especially good with anxious pets and urgent appointments.

Pride Rock Vets is a family-run small-animal clinic in Banbridge. It presents itself as a modern practice with up-to-date diagnostic facilities. Recent feedback highlights gentle handling for nervous dogs, a clean clinic, and kind support through long-term care and end-of-life decisions.

Forestside Veterinary Clinic presents itself as a locally owned, independent practice in Belfast. It appears set up for routine preventive care, in-clinic diagnostics, and prompt treatment of day-to-day medical problems, with owners repeatedly mentioning short-notice appointments, clear explanations of options and costs, and quick follow-up on results. Recent reviews also point to experience with a wider range of small pets, including rabbits, turtles, sugar gliders, and rats.

Newry Veterinary Centre is a VetPartners practice in Newry, and its website presents it as a mixed practice for small and large animals that has been providing care since 2000. It offers routine pet care alongside farm-focused services, with reviews describing a busy clinic where owners still feel listened to. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, calm handling of nervous pets, and convenient booking and reception support.

Flynn Vets Ballynahinch is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Ballynahinch that is frequently chosen for both routine appointments and sensitive end-of-life care. Recent feedback continues to highlight kind communication, clear discussion of costs before treatment or admission, and calm handling of nervous pets. Owners also describe the team as helpful in stressful situations, including arranging euthanasia at short notice.

Bangor Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice provides general care for cats and dogs, including nurse appointments, diagnostics, and end-of-life support. Recent reviews consistently highlight compassionate bereavement care, thoughtful follow-up such as sympathy cards, and a financially sensitive approach that owners say avoids unnecessary treatment or pressure.

Campsie Veterinary Centre / MiNightVet Omagh is a CVS-owned small-animal practice offering routine care, surgery, and a 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff. The clinic lists endoscopy and keyhole surgery, along with orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery referrals. Recent feedback continues to praise the overnight team, clear explanations, and compassionate support at difficult appointments, though some reviewers also report concerns about costs, waiting times, and communication.

Companion Care (Lisburn Longstone) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets. The practice offers a broad small-animal service with in-house diagnostics including lab testing, digital X-ray and ultrasound, and it is also an International Cat Care Cat Friendly Clinic with separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, regular updates, and reassuring aftercare.

Parkview Veterinary Clinic in Strabane is a general veterinary practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe the clinic seeing both routine appointments and pets with more urgent problems, including injuries and seizures. Recent feedback is mostly positive for clear communication, availability and caring treatment, though there are also two serious complaints about diagnosis and handling in individual cases.

USPCA in Newry is an animal welfare charity established in 1836, combining veterinary services with wildlife rescue and cruelty investigations. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight help with injured wildlife, routine dog care, and a grooming service that owners describe as caring and good value.

Gortlands Veterinary Clinic in Belfast is part of VetPartners. Reviews describe a reliable, long-established practice with friendly reception staff, clear communication in consults, and practical touches such as text reminders for vaccinations and health checks. Owners also mention patient handling of anxious or reactive pets and good support around routine care and procedures.

Strule Veterinary Services in Omagh is set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic data. Reviews highlight support in serious situations, including a dog that ate a large amount of chocolate and a severe dog-attack injury involving the eye. Owners also describe clear explanations during exams and calm, hands-on handling with dogs.

Eastside Vet Clinic in Belfast offers a broad mix of routine and more advanced veterinary care, including surgery, dental work, diagnostics, imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, vaccinations, microchipping, wellness plans and emergency care. Recent feedback highlights reassuring vets who explain findings clearly and can fit in urgent concerns quickly, including a same-day visit for a dog with a red paw lump. Reviews are more mixed around continuity for longer-running issues, with one owner describing repeat visits for an ear problem without enough investigation into possible underlying causes, and another reporting a poor front-desk interaction.

Armagh Vet Station is an independently owned, family-run veterinary clinic in Armagh City. It presents itself as investing in advanced diagnostics and tailored care plans, and recent owner feedback continues to highlight quick access when pets are unwell, a calm atmosphere for nervous animals, and vets who take time to explain options clearly. Vaccinations and compassionate end-of-life care are both repeatedly reflected in owner experiences.

Knockanboy Veterinary Clinic Ltd in Coleraine is part of the IVC Evidensia group and offers both routine and more involved veterinary care for dogs and cats, including emergency cover. Reviews consistently describe a friendly, professional team that explains findings clearly and helps owners feel at ease. Named vets mentioned by clients include Danni and Hazel.

Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic in Belfast is a well-reviewed practice offering routine care alongside urgent treatment, surgery and end-of-life support. Recent feedback consistently highlights clear communication, thorough follow-up and calm handling of serious or fast-moving cases. Owners also describe a compassionate approach during difficult visits, with time and support given to families after a pet’s passing.

Downe Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice in Downpatrick, Down, offering routine and preventive care alongside medical and surgical treatment. Website information also lists keyhole surgery, emergency veterinary services, a Pet Health Club, and pet food orders. Recent reviews describe caring support across routine appointments, surgery, and end-of-life care, with examples involving dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Glenn Vet Clinic is a small-animal practice in Bangor offering routine pet care as well as surgery and inpatient support. Long-standing clients describe consistent care over many years, with Linda Glenn and the wider team often praised for being friendly, prepared and reassuring. Recent feedback also highlights thoughtful handling of difficult moments, including end-of-life appointments.

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.

Ashwood Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent primary-care practice in Belfast offering small animal medicine and surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedic work. Recent feedback regularly highlights careful communication around surgery, with WhatsApp updates during procedures, follow-up calls from nurses, and photos after treatment. Owners also mention diagnostic work such as x-rays, ultrasound and blood tests, and one reviewer says the clinic was able to see their tortoise quickly.

Corry & O'Hare Vets in Omagh is a multi-species practice caring for cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, with recent feedback also mentioning treatment for pet birds. It is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility, and reviews point to a practice handling both routine treatment and urgent appointments. Feedback regularly highlights calm handling, support with ongoing medical care, and compassionate end-of-life care. Reviewers also note that a previously praised cat quiet room is no longer available after a roof collapse.

Glenshane Veterinary Clinics in Maghera is part of IVC Evidensia. The clinic offers care for companion animals as well as equine and farm animals, with emergency cover listed as available 24/7 or on extended hours. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often highlighting gentle handling, clear advice, and a reassuring experience for nervous pets.

Stormont Veterinary Clinic is part of the Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic group. The clinic offers routine preventive care as well as help with urgent, same-day problems, with reviews describing quick access for issues such as an injured paw. Recent feedback remains very positive, with owners highlighting friendly service, clear communication, and patient handling of nervous pets.

Firmount Veterinary Clinic in Antrim is a mixed animal practice treating companion pets as well as farm and equine animals, with a history on its website dating back to 1940. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic’s website describes consultation rooms, kennels, a theatre/x-ray room and a large-animal pharmacy, while reviews also mention separate reception areas for small and large animals and a step-free, single-level client area.

Lurgan Veterinary Clinic in Craigavon provides care for both pets and farm animals, with its website listing routine services alongside emergency treatment. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with many owners praising the friendly reception team, gentle handling, and supportive care over repeated visits. There is, however, one sharp negative review centred on communication and options during a dog’s end-of-life case.

Voy Vet Clinic in Ballyclare operates a walk-in, first-come, first-seen open surgery system, with many owners waiting in their cars until called. It is used for both routine problems and more involved treatment, including surgery, and reviews repeatedly praise the standard of clinical care. The main drawbacks owners mention are queueing, limited phone availability, and an out-of-hours arrangement that some found expensive.

Clare Veterinary Group in Ballyclare is part of IVC Evidensia. Reviews describe a practice that handles both routine and urgent care for cats and dogs, with particular praise for responsive appointments, clear communication around surgery, and supportive aftercare. Owners also mention compassionate help in difficult situations, including end-of-life arrangements.

Jubilee Veterinary Centre in Newtownards offers 24/7 emergency care and is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to paint a strong picture for routine dog and cat care, with owners often highlighting calm handling, clear explanations, and a friendly team. The practice also sees birds and reptiles, with both very positive exotic-pet experiences and some serious criticisms in a small number of bird and snake cases.

Peninsula Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice where owners often describe being fitted in quickly for urgent problems and receiving practical, caring treatment. Reviews also mention support through serious illness and end-of-life situations, alongside helpful reception staff and long-standing praise for Michael. Recent feedback continues those themes and includes comments about polite service and fees some owners consider very reasonable.

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.

Castle Veterinary Group is a small veterinary centre in Downpatrick offering veterinary care from vets and nurses, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice presents a broad, general-care service, with reviews highlighting both routine preventive visits and more serious inpatient care. Recent feedback also points to a caring, communicative team that keeps owners updated and makes time to see pets when concerns arise.

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.

Craemill Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice treating dogs, cats and other small pets, and it also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Its website also states “Veterinary Practice of the Year 2016.”

Mourne Veterinary Clinic in Newry is part of VetPartners. The clinic offers routine preventative care, emergency veterinary services, and support for anxious or nervous pets. Recent reviews consistently highlight calm, friendly handling during vaccinations and boosters, with staff taking time to help pets settle and discuss concerns such as anxiety.

Advance Veterinary Care presents itself as an independent, modern veterinary practice in Lisburn. It treats a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and other exotic or small pets, and also offers a Pet Health Plan and nurse-led clinics. Recent reviews highlight caring support around surgery and follow-up, thoughtful handling of nervous pets, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Knockanboy Veterinary Clinic Ltd in Dervock is part of IVC Evidensia. The clinic offers general veterinary care, emergency services, a Pet Health Club preventative-care membership, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews consistently highlight a friendly, informative team, with examples ranging from annual boosters and clear X-ray explanations to more involved surgery with overnight inpatient care.

Braemar Veterinary Clinic is a Belfast practice offering a broad range of veterinary care, including emergency arrangements, surgery, breeding and puppy-related care, support for nervous pets, and home end-of-life visits. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often describing the team as caring, helpful and reassuring, especially during more difficult or sensitive appointments.

Coleraine Veterinary Practice in Coleraine is part of the IVC Evidensia group. The practice states that it offers 24-hour pet healthcare, alongside routine care and end-of-life support. Recent feedback consistently highlights a friendly team, thoughtful communication, and compassionate handling of older pets and bereavement.

Fenaghy Vets Clinic operates across more than one practice site and offers routine veterinary care alongside urgent support; the website also states that emergency care is available, although it does not give further details. It is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback highlights clear communication, caring follow-up after procedures, and compassionate support during serious illness and end-of-life care.

Belfast PDSA Pet Clinic is part of the PDSA organisation, a donation-supported pet charity. Recent feedback points to a clinic focused on everyday veterinary care, follow-up treatment, and ongoing conditions, with owners highlighting helpful communication, a caring approach, and examples of problems being identified after treatment elsewhere had not resolved them. Reviews also suggest the team is used to supporting anxious pets and their owners.

Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice in Derry City and is part of IVC Evidensia. It is listed as an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility, offering routine care, illness assessments, treatment for injuries and emergency veterinary services. Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s manner, speed of access and communication, although a small number of reviewers raise concerns about pricing and follow-up communication.

Hollygate Veterinary Clinic in Belfast is part of IVC Evidensia and offers routine pet care including consultations, vaccinations, neutering, dental care and nail clipping, with ultrasonography also listed. The practice says it sees cats, dogs and a range of small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters, and it is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s caring, knowledgeable approach, though some reviewers mention higher prices.

Barry's Vets Dromore is a veterinary practice in Dromore, Down, with purpose-built hospitalisation facilities, diagnostic imaging, an in-house laboratory, and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners repeatedly praising the clinic’s kindness, thorough care, surgical work, and support during difficult end-of-life decisions. Reviews also describe prompt help for urgent cases and attentive follow-through for older, unwell pets.

Companion Care (Lisburn) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is part of the Vets4Pets group. The clinic offers a wide range of surgical, diagnostic, medical and routine care for dogs, cats and rabbits, with facilities including an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. When the practice is closed, emergency cover is provided through Vets Now Belfast.

Donard Clinic Ltd appears to be an independent, vet-owned practice in Newcastle, County Down, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine pet healthcare alongside some surgical care, with 24/7 digital vet advice available through the VidiVet app. Recent owner feedback highlights clear communication, short-notice help when needed, and compassionate long-term support.

Medivet Ballymena Grove Road – Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group in Ballymena. It offers routine appointments as well as urgent short-notice care, with reviewers mentioning prompt help after accidents and for young pets needing quick assessment. End-of-life support is also a recurring theme in feedback, and the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Roe Valley Vet Clinic is a veterinary practice in Limavady and part of IVC Evidensia. Recent feedback paints a picture of a friendly, caring team that explains treatment clearly and handles pets calmly, particularly during routine visits. Long-standing clients also describe standards as remaining strong following a recent change from the former owner.

Ownership isn’t stated. Caddy Veterinary Clinic appears focused on general day-to-day pet care, with owners highlighting same-day appointments, thorough consultations, and prescriptions that improved symptoms within days. Recent feedback is consistently positive about the team being friendly, professional, efficient, and kind.

Cara Veterinary Clinic in Enniskillen provides small-animal care including routine preventative treatment, surgery, dental work, medical diagnosis and treatment, and advanced digital imaging. The clinic also offers emergency medical and surgical treatment, including out-of-hours care, as well as euthanasia. Recent feedback is largely very positive for compassion, professionalism, and clear guidance, with a small number of negative comments about treatment and billing.

Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic in Ballymena is set up for everyday primary-care work such as check-ups, vaccinations and treatment of common illnesses, alongside in-clinic procedures including dental work and surgery. The clinic also offers 24/7 online vet access via Pawsquad and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, continuity of care and calm handling of nervous pets.

Lisburn Veterinary Clinic is a long-established independent practice that says it has been caring for pets since 1942. Its website presents a team of 12 veterinary surgeons, supported by veterinary nurses, with facilities for a broad range of medical and surgical work including orthopaedics, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and anaesthesia. Recent reviews describe a friendly, professional service, with owners highlighting quick appointments, clear explanations, and supportive care during both routine concerns and more serious cases.

Millburn Veterinary Practice in Coleraine is part of IVC Evidensia and is set up for both routine care and more involved cases. Clinic information lists emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback most often highlights compassionate end-of-life support and ongoing care for long-term conditions, alongside routine appointments and some in-house procedures.

Abbey Veterinary Centre in Newtownabbey is part of Clare Vet Group and is RCVS-accredited. The practice offers routine consultations as well as support when pets need extra help, and it promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Recent feedback continues to highlight caring, professional communication, with particular praise for clear treatment discussions and sensitive end-of-life care.

Craemill Veterinary Clinic in Cookstown provides veterinary care for dogs, cats and other small animals, and the website notes consultations included with its Pet Health Club® Plus plan. Reviews consistently highlight thorough appointments, clear explanations and supportive handling of nervous pets. A small number of comments suggest that up-front information on services and costs can be limited before registration.

Glenburn Veterinary Surgeons operates as a group of three practices and provides routine care for cats, dogs and other small animals, alongside urgent appointments. The practice also offers preventative care through its Pet Health Club® Plus plan, which includes consultations. Recent feedback is mixed but leans positive overall, with repeated praise for fast access, calm handling and friendly reception staff, alongside some sharper complaints about costs, payment expectations and inconsistent diagnoses.

Vets4Pets Newtownabbey326 is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice presents itself as a modern, well-equipped clinic with an in-house lab, digital X-ray and ultrasound, plus a hospital ward, isolation unit and operating theatre. Recent feedback is largely positive, with repeated praise for clear communication, supportive handling of nervous cats, and compassionate care at difficult moments.

Oldstone Veterinary Clinic in Ballymena offers 24/7 emergency care alongside routine services including dental care, vaccinations and annual health checks. Reviews consistently describe a friendly, helpful team, with particular praise for quick out-of-hours support. Long-term clients also mention respectful end-of-life care and help with cremation arrangements.

Downe Vets in Newcastle, Down offers routine veterinary care alongside more advanced options including referrals for keyhole surgery, and it also serves as a veterinary nurse training facility. Its website-grounded services include preventive care, health plans, parasite treatment, microchipping, nutrition support and pet food ordering. Recent customer feedback points to a practice that handles both everyday appointments and more sensitive cases, including ongoing rabbit care and end-of-life support for dogs.

Noah Vet in Derry City is associated with advanced diagnostics and surgical work, with reviews repeatedly mentioning access to CT scanning and specialised surgery. Owners also describe a thorough, consultative approach, with clear explanations, helpful advice, and efforts to keep nervous pets comfortable. Feedback is mostly very positive, although one review reports a poor experience when seeking urgent help for a seriously ill rabbit.

Tullyraine Equine Clinic LLP is an equine-focused veterinary clinic in Banbridge, offering emergency veterinary care alongside planned treatment. It is used for routine work such as equine dentistry as well as more serious cases that may involve inpatient care and end-of-life support. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, regular updates during treatment, and a compassionate approach in difficult situations.

Ballygawley Vets in Dungannon, Tyrone appears to be a farm-focused practice, with routine work centred on cattle and sheep health. Website information also notes consultations for small animals belonging to farm clients, along with emergency and out-of-hours care. Recent feedback is very positive, with clients repeatedly describing the team as friendly, helpful and efficient.

Lagan Valley Vets is a long-established independent practice serving Dromore, with owners also referring to its Moira surgery. It offers routine veterinary care alongside urgent and out-of-hours support, including overnight inpatient care at Moira. Client feedback is consistently warm about the advice, access and handling of pets, though one long-term reviewer notes that changes in vets over the years can affect continuity for pets with a long history.

Medivet Randalstown – Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group. The clinic’s own information says it offers 24/7 emergency care. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often praising quick access when pets are unwell, friendly and informative support, and calm handling of nervous animals.

Islandview Veterinary Clinic in Larne is part of Gleno Veterinary Care and operates as a mixed practice, seeing both pets and farm animals. The clinic offers diagnostics, surgery, care plans, and 24-hour emergency care. Recent feedback highlights friendly, efficient reception staff and vets who adjust treatment to the individual animal, including calm handling in stressful situations.

Iveagh Veterinary Services in Banbridge offers routine veterinary care alongside 24-hour emergency treatment for registered clients. Recent feedback highlights clear explanations before treatment, strong aftercare guidance, and a friendly, professional manner. Examples mentioned by owners include dental work, cat spay/neuter and microchipping, and supportive end-of-life care.

Orchard Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, four-vet practice treating companion animals, equine, and farm species, and states that it offers a 24-hour emergency service. Recent feedback continues to highlight urgent appointments, overnight hospitalisation, and surgery, including emergency and weekend cases. Overall sentiment is mixed: many owners praise the practice for prompt care and reassurance, while a smaller number describe serious concerns about treatment outcomes and communication during emergencies.

Hillsborough Veterinary Referrals is a specialist-led, multidisciplinary small animal veterinary referral hospital in Hillsborough, Down. Recent reviews focus on referral surgery and case management, including BOAS surgery, orthopaedic treatment for a broken leg, and an urgent paralysis case that involved a scan and immediate surgery. Owners often mention detailed explanations, frequent updates during inpatient stays, and helpful support with insurance paperwork, though one repeated negative review reports a much poorer consultation experience.

The Oaks Veterinary Centre in Dundonald is a general veterinary practice and part of the IVC Evidensia group. Recent feedback centres on straightforward consult-based care, with owners highlighting focused examinations, clear advice, quick diagnosis of new problems, and thorough checks of longer-term conditions. Staff are often described as friendly, caring, and consistent over repeat visits.