Emergency Vets in Antrim

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.

- Clients describe the practice as friendly, calming, and informative, including during a puppy’s first vaccination visit. - Several reviews highlight reassuring help in urgent situations, even for people not normally registered with the practice, with clear phone advice and out-of-hours guidance. - Cat boarding stands out strongly, with The Cat Loft praised for attentive care, updates during stays, and cats returning home settled and happy.

- Owners repeatedly praise the team’s manner, using words like friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and pet centred. - One detailed review highlights especially thoughtful care for a dog with behavioural issues, including video appointments, sedation when needed, and a home visit at the end of life. - A surgical case is described positively, with Shane and the rest of the team credited for reassurance and clear support when the owner was worried.

City Vets Ravenhill Road is part of City Vets, an independent veterinary practice established in 2007 with multiple branches. The clinic offers routine veterinary care alongside emergency care, health care plans, and a veterinary nurse training role. Recent feedback is mixed: some owners describe kind staff, clear explanations, and good outcomes, while others report problems with communication, follow-up, and consultation handling.

- Recent reviews are strongly positive about urgent care, including one account of a dog’s life being saved through prompt treatment and fast decision-making. - Barry is the most frequently praised named vet in recent feedback, especially for compassionate care and for building trust with both cats and more nervous dogs. - Owners highlight clear communication, with Becky praised for regular updates during treatment and Anna for explaining things in a calm, understandable way.

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.

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.

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.

- Friendly, approachable staff: Several reviewers describe the team as welcoming, helpful and professional. - Reliable out-of-hours support: Multiple reviews mention the clinic being open 24 hours and responding quickly in urgent situations. - Caring handling of pets: Owners say staff are gentle and attentive, especially with dogs, and that the clinic has a personal, compassionate feel.