Patrick Grant T/A The Sheep Vet – Vets in Glengormley
Clinic Overview
- Owners repeatedly mention being fitted in quickly when worried about a pet, including same-hour care for a cat and a late Friday appointment for a dog shortly before closing. - Pat is often praised for explaining diagnoses and options in straightforward language, including support around complex problems such as severe hip dysplasia and serious decline in older pets. - Compassionate end-of-life care stands out strongly, with several families describing unhurried euthanasia appointments, sensitive support from Pat, Joanne and Michelle, and thoughtful gestures afterwards such as cards and paw prints.
Services
- •Sheep and livestock fertility work: Website-listed services include embryo collection, transfer and freezing; laparoscopic artificial insemination; semen collection, freezing and storage; ram fertility evaluation; bull fertility evaluation; and ram vasectomy.
- •Flock health and advisory work: The clinic website also lists disease control, health planning and flock performance advice, nutritional advice, lambing management, and educational training.
- •Companion-animal appointments: Reviews describe care for cats and dogs, including urgent appointments, routine boosters, and advice for ongoing health concerns. Recent examples include a cat seen within the hour, a dog seen after a call shortly before closing time, and advice for a cat named Tilly.
- •Medical treatment, surgery support and referrals: Earlier feedback mentions a dog’s knee or ligament operation and aftercare, while more recent reviews mention injections that helped stabilise an unwell dog and support after a puppy was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia, including Pat contacting a surgeon directly.
- •End-of-life care: This is a strong recurring theme in reviews, with owners describing time to say goodbye without being rushed, clear explanations of the process and options, and thoughtful follow-up such as cards and paw prints.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Patrick Grant (“Pat”): Named on the website as founder. Reviews regularly describe him as knowledgeable, calm and compassionate, with clear explanations and a practical approach to treatment and referrals.
- •Joanne: Frequently mentioned for kind, supportive help during difficult appointments, especially euthanasia visits.
- •Michelle: Mentioned in reviews and in earlier feedback as part of the front-of-house team, with owners highlighting a friendly and caring welcome.
Reviews
Google rating: 5.0/5 from 30 reviews. Recent written feedback is consistently very positive and centres mainly on the companion-animal side of the practice.
- •Owners repeatedly mention being fitted in quickly when worried about a pet, including same-hour care for a cat and a late Friday appointment for a dog shortly before closing.
- •Pat is often praised for explaining diagnoses and options in straightforward language, including support around complex problems such as severe hip dysplasia and serious decline in older pets.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care stands out strongly, with several families describing unhurried euthanasia appointments, sensitive support from Pat, Joanne and Michelle, and thoughtful gestures afterwards such as cards and paw prints.
- •A few reviewers also comment favourably on cost, describing visits as reasonably priced or affordable.
