Specialist Vets in Antrim

## Summary Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information available to us. Based on the latest reviews, Caddy Veterinary Clinic appears set up for general day-to-day pet care, with multiple owners mentioning **same-day appointments**, **thorough consultations**, and **prescriptions that improved symptoms within days**. Reviews also repeatedly mention the team being **friendly**, **efficient**, and **empathetic** during visits. ## Services Services and capabilities explicitly referenced in the available information include: - **Same-day new-patient registration and appointment** (one owner said they registered and were seen the same day). - **Veterinary consultation/examination described as “thorough.”** - **Prescribing medication** (one owner reported a prescription that made their dog feel better in a few days). ## People - **Joe** (role not specified): mentioned by name in a review praising “excellent service” from “Joe and the team” when treating a dog. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 15 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Speed of access:** one reviewer says they registered and were seen **the same day**. - **Clinical outcome noted:** a dog reportedly felt better **within days** after a prescription. - **How the visit felt:** multiple reviews describe the team as **friendly**, **helpful**, and **professional**, with one specifically noting **empathy**. - **Efficiency:** reviewers use terms like **quick** and **efficient** when describing service.

## Summary Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic is **RCVS-accredited** and is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. The website highlights **referral services**, **nurse clinics**, and a **Pet Health Club® Plus** plan where consultations are included, and they also accept **Klarna** for payment plans. Recent reviews describe both **urgent care** (a severely unwell cat treated “swiftly and thoroughly,” with ongoing medication monitoring) and **end-of-life support** (owners given time with their pet after passing, with clear guidance on what to expect next). Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - **Emergency presentation handled on-site**, including support during a rapidly deteriorating condition and time provided for owners to say goodbye afterwards. - **Ongoing follow-up and monitoring**, with one owner describing thorough follow-up and continued monitoring of a medication regime. - **Clear communication of options**, including for a guinea pig’s lump removal after it burst. - **Surgical cases referenced**, including tumour removal surgery and removal of a guinea pig lump. ## Services Services and capabilities explicitly mentioned across the website and reviews include: - **Consultations** (website notes these can be included with a Pet Health Club® Plus plan). - **Nurse clinics** (mentioned on the website). - **Referral services** (advertised on the website). - **Emergency/urgent presentations** (described by owners bringing pets in as emergencies). - **Surgery**, with examples in reviews including: - Tumour removal surgery in an elderly cat (outcome described as unsuccessful in that case). - Lump removal in a guinea pig after a burst lump. - Management of serious internal disease discussed in an emergency context (mass in spleen and liver—described in review narrative). - **End-of-life care** (multiple reviews describe euthanasia/last-visit support and aftercare gestures). - **Payment options:** **Klarna** is mentioned on the website as a way to spread vet bills. - **Pet travel discount:** the website states registered clients get **10% off** “trusted pet travel with PetAir.” ## Pricing Only explicit pricing mentioned on the website: - **Wellness screening:** **£60**. - **Six-month healthy pet check:** **£24.99**. - **Laparoscopic spay offer:** **£500** (stated as “All size,” during July–September). - **Pet Health Club® Plus:** consultations included (price not stated). - **Pet travel:** registered clients get **10% off** with PetAir. ## People Named individuals mentioned in reviews, with specific examples of what clients valued: - **Eamonn** (role not stated): praised for handling an emergency “kindly” while staying “professional and informative,” checking in during goodbye time, and guiding the owner through what to expect and what to do next. - **Richard** (role not stated): credited (with the team) for swift, thorough care when a cat became very unwell, plus clear communication and thorough follow-up with ongoing medication monitoring. - **Caitlin** (role not stated): thanked for helping a guinea pig (Lulu) with a burst lump requiring removal, and for clearly communicating available options. - **John** (role not stated): mentioned in two reviews—one owner said he “worked wonders” after a dog burst two discs in her back; another described him as consistently professional during end-of-life care. - **Allison** (role not stated): named alongside John as part of the team supporting an owner through a pet being put to rest. - **Reception team** (not named): specifically appreciated for staying calm and professional when owners were worried or grieving. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 483 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Handling of serious illness and emergencies:** owners describe pets being seen quickly when very unwell, with clear explanations and updates throughout. - **Follow-up after treatment:** one review highlights thorough follow-up and ongoing monitoring of a cat’s medication regime. - **Support around euthanasia and bereavement:** multiple owners mention being given time with their pet after passing, clear guidance on next steps, and thoughtful keepsakes (fur clippings and paw prints) and a condolence plant. - **Pets appearing comfortable at the clinic:** one long-term client said their dogs pulled on the lead to get inside and showed “no stress or fear.” - **Cost perceptions are mixed:** one owner explicitly says the clinic can feel “premium”/expensive, while still choosing them because of the care and support provided.

## Summary Companion Care (Lisburn) Ltd trades as **Vets4Pets** and is described on its website as a **locally owned practice** set up in **2012** by **Barry and Christina Palmer**. The clinic presents itself as equipped for both routine care and more complex work, with on-site imaging and a hospital ward/isolation unit, and it states it uses **“no fear handling”** to reduce stress during visits. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention **prompt decision-making in urgent cases**, **regular updates while a dog was hospitalised**, and **cost-conscious discussions** (including an example where a Sunday allergic-reaction visit totalled **£86** for an injection and swelling treatment, compared with a separate emergency quote of **£380** elsewhere). ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include: - **Orthopaedic surgery** (listed as a specialty), including **cruciate surgery** and **fracture repair** - **Soft tissue surgery** and **airway surgery** - **Endoscopy** and **arthroscopy** - **Dentistry** - **Ear surgery** - Diagnostics and monitoring: **digital X-ray**, **ultrasound**, **ECG**, **blood pressure monitoring** - **In-house laboratory** work including **haematology** and **biochemistry** - **Blood transfusions** - **Chemotherapy & cancer treatment** - Preventive/routine care: **microchipping**, **nurse consultations**, **weight clinic**, **prescriptions/medication** - Facilities: **operating theatre**, **hospital ward**, **isolation unit** Species listed on the website: **dogs, cats, rabbits**. Emergency/out-of-hours (as stated on the website): - Emergency cover is provided through **Vets Now Belfast** when the clinic is closed. ## Pricing - A reviewer reports paying **£86** on a Sunday visit for an **antibiotic injection** and treatment “for the swelling” for an allergic reaction, and says they were advised to buy **Piriton** for the following days. ## People - **Barry Palmer** (named on the website as a founder; appears in reviews as a vet): reviewers describe compassionate care for cats and note he works around challenging behaviour (one owner mentions their French bulldog can be “temperamental around unfamiliar faces” and that Barry handled this well). - **Christina Palmer** (named on the website as a founder). - **Becky** (vet, per reviews): credited with **prompt decisions/diagnosis** in a life-threatening situation and with giving **frequent updates** while a dog was in the clinic’s care; one owner also notes she considered **costs** when discussing treatment. - **Anna** (role not specified in reviews): repeatedly described as **calm** and **good at explaining options/next steps** in a way that keeps owners “on the same page.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 311 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Urgent care and fast action:** owners describe prompt treatment and quick decisions/diagnosis, including a report of a dog’s life being saved. - **Communication during in-clinic care:** one owner highlights **frequent updates** while their dog was being treated, which reduced worry at home. - **Cost transparency / avoiding unnecessary spend:** multiple reviews contrast this clinic with others they felt were money-driven; one reviewer gives a specific cost example for a Sunday allergic-reaction visit (**£86**) and describes it as “no nonsense.” - **Handling nervous or difficult pets:** an owner notes staff remembered their dog’s temperament and worked around it. - **Named staff repeatedly praised:** Barry, Becky, and Anna are each singled out for how they treat pets and explain decisions.

## Summary 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**. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - **Clear explanations of options and treatment plans**, including vets taking time to talk through symptoms and treatments. - **Handling anxious pets gently** (for example, staff helping with a nervous cat that became incontinent in the car, including cleaning the carrier while the pet was assessed). - **Follow-up/continuity** (return visits booked for check-ups and boosters; continuity of care specifically praised). - **Advance pricing transparency** (“prices are given in advance so never any unexpected surprises,” per one review). ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned by the clinic website/available data and recent reviews include: - **24/7 online vet access via Pawsquad** (as stated on the clinic website summary). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in structured clinic data). - **Surgery** (an owner describes a vet carrying out an operation on a large dog and providing updates during the procedure). - **Dental care** (a dog’s dental treatment resulting in noticeably cleaner teeth). - **Treatment of infections/wounds** (assessment and care for a cat with an abscess on its paw). - **Routine consultations and preventive care** (thorough examinations, review of medical records, and booking a booster and check-up). ## People - **Elaine (vet)** – described by one owner as operating on their dog, explaining everything “in great detail,” and providing reassurance and updates during the procedure. - **Sara and Lyndsey** – thanked by name for “professionalism” and “compassionate, dignified care” during a difficult period for an owner and their pet. - **Alice** – mentioned as welcoming a dog in for dental care and looking after him with the team. - **Nursing/reception team** – in one review, staff cleaned a pet carrier after a nervous accident and helped hold/pet the cat during assessment to keep things calm. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 375 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners frequently mention **staff taking time to explain treatments** and being reassuring during decision-making. - Several reviews describe **extra practical help** (e.g., cleaning a carrier after an anxious pet’s accident, and keeping pets calm during exams). - **Procedural care** comes up multiple times, including **surgery** with intra-procedure updates and **dental treatment** with visible results. - One reviewer notes **prices are given in advance**, reducing surprises on cost.

## Summary Firmount Veterinary Clinic is a mixed animal practice (treating companion pets as well as farm and equine animals) with a history on its website dating back to 1940. It’s also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. From the website, the clinic is set up with consultation rooms, kennels, a theatre/x-ray room, and a large-animal pharmacy; reviews add practical details like **separate reception areas for small vs large animals** and a **step-free, single-level client area**. Recent reviews highlight: - **Urgent care for a non-registered cat on Boxing Day**, handled “swiftly,” with the cat returning home the same day in improved condition. - **Routine preventative care** being commonly used (vaccinations, worming, microchipping). - **End-of-life support**, with one owner describing compassionate help with euthanasia despite not being a regular client. ## Services From the clinic website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Health checks and vaccinations** - **Medical treatment and surgery** (general mention on the website) - **X-ray/theatre facilities** (listed as a combined theatre/x-ray room) - **Diet and nutritional advice** - **Pet boarding** (described on the website as “compassionate pet boarding”) - **Microchipping and worming** (explicitly mentioned in reviews) - **End-of-life care/euthanasia** (described in a review) - **Care for a wide range of species**, including: - Companion pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, chinchillas - Equine: horses and donkeys - Farm animals: cattle, sheep, pigs - **Large animal pharmacy** (listed on the website) ## People - **Cathair (vet)**: Mentioned in a review for handling an emergency cat visit “swiftly and professionally,” and for being “knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.” - **John (vet)**: Praised for going “into detail” when discussing a pet’s care and for being reassuring. - **Front-desk/reception team**: Mentioned as friendly and helpful, with one review specifically noting “girls on the desk are so friendly.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 384 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast handling of urgent cases**, including an emergency visit for a cat on Boxing Day, with the pet reported to be well enough to go home the same day. - **Preventative care is commonly used here**, with owners mentioning vaccinations (“jabs”), worming and microchipping in a single visit. - **Clear explanations and reassurance**, especially from a named vet (John) who “goes into detail.” - **Compassionate end-of-life support**, including seeing a non-regular client late in the day for euthanasia. - **Facilities and layout noted as practical**, including being step-free/accessible and having separate reception areas for small and large animals.