By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Antrim
Antrim has 57 veterinary clinics, giving pet owners a moderately sized but well-evidenced county picture rather than a thin directory. Every one of its 15 towns has at least one clinic, and the review base is deep enough to show consistent local usage. A notable practical advantage is access, with many clinics open at weekends and emergency care available in the county.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This county is in Northern Ireland.
Top 3 clinics (current county ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flynn Vets Commons Brae | 63/100 | 11 | |
| Forestside Veterinary Clinic | 60/100 | 9 | |
| Companion Care (Lisburn Longstone) Ltd T/A Vets4Pets | 59/100 | — | 8 |
For pet owners comparing vets in Antrim, the county offers meaningful choice without being so large that nearby options become impossible to sort through. The review base is deep enough to make overall reputation a useful starting signal, while the service mix looks broad rather than narrowly specialised. In practical terms, that suggests many households should be able to cover routine care, ongoing treatment, and at least some more involved needs within Antrim rather than immediately looking outside the county.
Coverage looks county-wide rather than concentrated in only a few places, because all 15 towns have at least one clinic. That matters if convenience and travel time are part of the decision, especially for repeat visits, nervous pets, or households without flexible transport. What this snapshot does not show is how much choice sits within each town, so some residents will still have several nearby options to compare while others may mainly be deciding whether to stay local or travel for longer hours or a different fee structure.
The ranked comparison table above shows a short selection of Antrim clinics, along with verification status and Published prices. Across the county, verification is present for a minority of listings, so it is useful when available but should not be read as accreditation; it only shows that a registered user has confirmed the listing details. Pricing transparency is clearer than in many counties, but it is still not universal, which makes Published prices especially useful when you are comparing routine costs. Within the table, the displayed price bands run from below average to above average, which is more helpful for shortlisting than assuming one county-wide price level. Access also looks workable for busy owners, with many clinics open at weekends and a sizeable group open past 7pm. Emergency or out-of-hours help is available in Antrim, but full 24-hour cover should be checked directly before you rely on it.
When narrowing the field, start by matching the clinic to the way you actually use vet care. For routine prevention and predictable follow-up, nearby practices with Published prices and weekend or evening hours may be the most practical fit. For older pets, breeds with recurring problems, or animals likely to need same-day decisions, ask first about emergency arrangements, continuity between appointments, and how urgent cases are handled outside normal hours. Reviews can help you judge communication and reliability, but they are not a substitute for confirming the services and access you need.
One extra clue in Antrim is the number of VN training clinics. For owners, that can point to practices with broader team capacity for nurse-led checks, post-operative support, and ongoing monitoring, which is relevant if your pet needs repeated weigh-ins, medication reviews, or extra handling support. It is not a direct measure of clinical quality, but it can matter if you value continuity and day-to-day support as much as the main consultation itself.
Top Vets in Antrim
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Antrim, ranked for transparency, quality and customer reviews
Our Score (63/100)
Flynn Vets Commons Brae in Belfast is part of the Flynn Vets group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice handles routine care as well as more complex cases, with examples including orthopaedic, eye and...
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Our Score (60/100)
Forestside Veterinary Clinic presents itself as a locally owned, independent practice in Belfast. It offers routine preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment for everyday medical problems, with owners often mentioning...
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Our Score (59/100)
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...
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Our Score (58/100)
Flynn Vets Balmoral is a Belfast practice offering routine veterinary care for cats and dogs, alongside cat boarding at The Cat Loft and a veterinary nurse training facility. Clients regularly describe calm communication, thorough...
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Our Score (57/100)
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...
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Find Vets by Town in Antrim
Browse veterinary practices by town across Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim
2 clinics
- Title
- Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim - geograph.org.uk - 3342343
Ballycastle
1 clinic
- Title
- Ballycastle Northern Ireland
Ballyclare
2 clinics
- Title
- Ballyclare Town Hall
Ballymena
8 clinics
- Title
- Ballymena town hall
Ballymoney
2 clinics
- Title
- Ballymoney town hall
Belfast
22 clinics
- Title
- Harlandandwolffcranes
Bushmills
1 clinic
- Title
- Bushmills town centre
Carrickfergus
2 clinics
- Title
- Carrickfergus Castle, reflections at sunset - geograph.org.uk - 1098306
Crumlin
1 clinic
- Title
- Main Street, Crumlin - geograph.org.uk - 4983277
Glengormley
1 clinic
- Title
- The Hightown Road, Glengormley - geograph.org.uk - 596401
Larne
3 clinics
- Title
- Blackcave Tunnel, Larne - geograph.org.uk - 149046
Lisburn
4 clinics
- Title
- Lisburn Civic Centre 2021
Newtownabbey
5 clinics
- Title
- Cave Hill and Glengormley - geograph.org.uk - 1629199
Portglenone
1 clinic
- Title
- Portglenone Forest Bluebells - May 2008
Randalstown
2 clinics
- Title
- Former railway viaduct at Randalstown (1) - geograph.org.uk - 347159
