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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.
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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.
Flynn Vets Commons Brae is part of the Flynn Vets group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice is reviewed as handling both routine care and more complex cases, with examples including orthopaedic, eye and soft-tissue surgery, alongside structured aftercare. Recent feedback also highlights calm handling of anxious dogs, friendly front-desk support, and thoughtful end-of-life care.
- •Long-term loyalty stands out: several reviewers say they have been bringing pets here for many years, including over 20 to 25 years. - Staff manner is a major strength: reviewers repeatedly mention caring vets, helpful receptionists, and a warm welcome from the moment they arrive. - Consults are praised for clear communication and calm handling: owners mention vets explaining options well, discussing health clearly, and being patient with nervous or reactive dogs.
- •Recent positive feedback centres on clear explanations, reassurance and kind handling, including for nervous or uncomfortable pets. - Owners mention prompt help for urgent concerns, such as being told to come in the same evening for a dog with a large red lump on its paw. - A negative review raises concerns about continuity across repeat visits, describing a different vet each time for an ongoing ear infection and feeling the treatment plan did not look deeply enough at possible causes.
City Vets Shore Road is part of City Vets, an independent veterinary practice established in 2007 with multiple clinics. The clinic offers routine care including vaccinations, microchipping, neutering and dental treatment, alongside emergency care and health care plans. Recent reviews highlight compassionate support in urgent and end-of-life situations, while also noting some problems with appointment availability.
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.
Cavehill Veterinary Clinic is part of the Clare Vet Group and is RCVS-accredited. The clinic handles routine consultations and common problems, with recent reviews highlighting prompt appointments, friendly staff, and thorough checks. Feedback is mostly very positive, though one reviewer reported a poor eye-ulcer consultation and felt standards varied depending on which vet they saw.
- •Many positive reviews describe the team as caring, friendly and professional, with smooth booking and check-in and clear explanations during appointments. - Owners also mention staff being good with nervous pets and gentle in handling; one reviewer says their dog with several recent health issues has been looked after very well by the whole team. - Negative feedback centres on customer service inconsistency, especially around reception and phone manner during a euthanasia visit, although the vet involved in that same visit was described as kind and unhurried.
- •Owners regularly mention fast access when pets are unwell, including urgent appointments within the hour and being asked to come in shortly before closing. - Pat is the standout name in recent feedback, with repeated praise for being knowledgeable, attentive, and good at explaining conditions and next steps in a clear way. - Reviews describe kind, compassionate handling of difficult situations, especially euthanasia visits, with Joanne and Pat both thanked for support, time to talk things through, and a condolence card afterwards.