Riada Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Ballymoney
Clinic Overview
Riada Veterinary Clinic in Ballymoney treats both pets and farm animals, with in-house diagnostics and surgical facilities including X-ray, ultrasound, blood chemistry analysis, a dedicated operating theatre, and isolation facilities. The clinic says it provides a 24-hour emergency service, including emergency call-outs within a 20-mile radius. Recent feedback remains largely very positive, with clients highlighting emergency help, professional care, and a supportive team.
Services
- •Companion animal and farm animal care, with recent feedback mainly focused on dogs, including puppy visits and care for older pets.
- •24-hour emergency support, including the clinic’s stated emergency call-out service within a 20-mile radius. Recent reviewers mention being able to get help in emergencies and at any time of day or night.
- •Diagnostics and pre-operative testing, including X-ray, ultrasound scanning, and in-house blood chemistry analysis. One reviewer specifically mentions blood tests being carried out before sedation to check kidney and liver function.
- •Surgery and procedures, supported by a dedicated operating theatre and preparation room. Recent examples include dental treatment with scale and polish, tooth extractions, and X-rays of hips and hind legs.
- •Preventive and routine care, including microchipping, diabetes assessment, weight monitoring, and dental scaling.
- •Isolation facilities for animals needing separation from other patients.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Malcolm: praised by name for the care provided during a dog’s dental treatment and related tests.
- •Louise (veterinary nurse): previously highlighted positively by a client with several dogs registered at the practice.
- •Vets, reception, and wider team: commonly described as caring, friendly, professional, and helpful.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 104 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with many reviewers describing the vets and staff as caring, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.
- •Emergency and out-of-hours help remains a clear theme, with clients saying the practice has been there for them when urgent care was needed.
- •Reviewers also mention thoughtful day-to-day handling, including support for nervous dogs and small touches that help pets feel more settled during visits.
- •There is one recent very negative review describing an upsetting experience after a dog did not survive surgery, centred on how the situation was handled by reception.

