Featured Clinic Overview
Ashwood Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent, primary-care practice offering small animal medicine and surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedic work. Recent reviews repeatedly mention surgical cases with detailed communication, including WhatsApp updates while pets are in surgery, follow-up phone calls from nurses, and even photos sent after procedures. Owners also reference specific procedures such as cruciate ligament surgery, molar extraction, and use of diagnostic imaging (x‑ray/ultrasound) and blood tests.
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Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic is set up for everyday primary-care work (check-ups, vaccinations/boosters, treating infections) alongside in-clinic procedures such as dental work and surgery. The clinic also states it provides 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic is set up for everyday primary-care work (check-ups, vaccinations/boosters, treating infections) alongside in-clinic procedures such as dental work and surgery. The clinic also states it provides 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Species listed on the website: dogs, cats, rabbits.
Species listed on the website: dogs, cats, rabbits.
Braemar Veterinary Clinic
Belfast
Our Score (79/100)
- •Adaptations for anxious/reactive dogs: video appointments and sedation were suggested to reduce stress; one owner says the team managed necessary care despite behavioural difficulties. - End-of-life support: an owner describes a home visit for euthanasia to keep their dog comfortable, plus a hand-written condolence card afterwards. - Positive experiences around procedures: one reviewer highlights a surgery outcome and says staff provided reassurance and explained things in a way that reduced worry.
- •Adaptations for anxious/reactive dogs: video appointments and sedation were suggested to reduce stress; one owner says the team managed necessary care despite behavioural difficulties. - End-of-life support: an owner describes a home visit for euthanasia to keep their dog comfortable, plus a hand-written condolence card afterwards. - Positive experiences around procedures: one reviewer highlights a surgery outcome and says staff provided reassurance and explained things in a way that reduced worry.
Lisburn Veterinary Clinic
Lisburn
Our Score (79/100)
Lisburn Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a long-established independent practice (serving pets since 1942) with a team of 12 veterinary surgeons supported by veterinary nurses. Based on the website, it’s set up for a wide range of medical and surgical cases, including orthopaedics, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and anaesthesia.
Lisburn Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a long-established independent practice (serving pets since 1942) with a team of 12 veterinary surgeons supported by veterinary nurses. Based on the website, it’s set up for a wide range of medical and surgical cases, including orthopaedics, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and anaesthesia.
Gortlands Veterinary Clinic
Belfast
Our Score (77/100)
Owners repeatedly mention practical touches that make visits smoother, including text reminders for vaccinations/health checks, and vets taking time to explain options clearly. Recent reviews also describe staff being patient with anxious or reactive behaviour during exams, and a “monthly cat plan” that one owner says reduced what they paid compared with paying ad hoc.
Owners repeatedly mention practical touches that make visits smoother, including text reminders for vaccinations/health checks, and vets taking time to explain options clearly. Recent reviews also describe staff being patient with anxious or reactive behaviour during exams, and a “monthly cat plan” that one owner says reduced what they paid compared with paying ad hoc.
Oldstone Veterinary Clinic
Ballymena
Our Score (77/100)
Oldstone Veterinary Clinic is a purpose-built practice that, according to its website, has over 20 years’ experience and offers 24-hour emergency care 7 days a week. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being able to reach a vet out of hours and getting help quickly (including for an injured kitten found at the roadside). Owners also describe a smaller-practice feel with “honest and realistic” discussions of treatment options, and one long-term client recounts support during end-of-life care including arranging cremation.
Oldstone Veterinary Clinic is a purpose-built practice that, according to its website, has over 20 years’ experience and offers 24-hour emergency care 7 days a week. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being able to reach a vet out of hours and getting help quickly (including for an injured kitten found at the roadside). Owners also describe a smaller-practice feel with “honest and realistic” discussions of treatment options, and one long-term client recounts support during end-of-life care including arranging cremation.
Glenburn Veterinary Surgeons
Newtownabbey
Our Score (72/100)
Glenburn Veterinary Surgeons is a group of three veterinary practices (as described on its website). The clinic is set up for routine small‑animal care (cats, dogs and other small animals) as well as urgent presentations: recent reviews describe being seen quickly for weekend emergencies, with diagnostics such as X‑rays used for a painful cat. The website also flags preventative care options via a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations.
Glenburn Veterinary Surgeons is a group of three veterinary practices (as described on its website). The clinic is set up for routine small‑animal care (cats, dogs and other small animals) as well as urgent presentations: recent reviews describe being seen quickly for weekend emergencies, with diagnostics such as X‑rays used for a painful cat. The website also flags preventative care options via a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations.
Flynn Vets Balmoral
Belfast
Our Score (71/100)
Flynn Vets Balmoral appears to be set up for routine care alongside support for urgent situations and cat boarding, and it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe first vaccinations for puppies, thorough in-consult exams (including staying calm when a dog had an accident in the room), and practical help when an owner phoned with what they considered an emergency—talking them through warning signs and providing a prescription. Several owners also mention a dedicated cat-boarding setup (“The Cat Loft”/“cat hotel”), with staff giving updates during longer stays.
Flynn Vets Balmoral appears to be set up for routine care alongside support for urgent situations and cat boarding, and it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe first vaccinations for puppies, thorough in-consult exams (including staying calm when a dog had an accident in the room), and practical help when an owner phoned with what they considered an emergency—talking them through warning signs and providing a prescription. Several owners also mention a dedicated cat-boarding setup (“The Cat Loft”/“cat hotel”), with staff giving updates during longer stays.
City Vets Ravenhill Road
Belfast
Our Score (60/100)
City Vets Ravenhill Road is part of City Vets, an independent veterinary practice established in 2007 with multiple branches. The website highlights routine care plus emergency care and health care plans. Recent reviews show a split experience: some owners describe smooth ongoing care and a good retail area (“large store with plenty stock”), while others report problems with follow-up, communication, and not being present during consultations (owners being asked to hand pets over to staff), including one account of a delayed planned hernia operation and another of an appointment not being recorded.
City Vets Ravenhill Road is part of City Vets, an independent veterinary practice established in 2007 with multiple branches. The website highlights routine care plus emergency care and health care plans. Recent reviews show a split experience: some owners describe smooth ongoing care and a good retail area (“large store with plenty stock”), while others report problems with follow-up, communication, and not being present during consultations (owners being asked to hand pets over to staff), including one account of a delayed planned hernia operation and another of an appointment not being recorded.