Specialist Vets in Antrim

Abbey Veterinary Centre is part of the Clare Vet Group and is RCVS-accredited. The clinic promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations (pricing not stated). Recent reviews describe a practice set up for both routine care and “extra support” when needed, with owners repeatedly mentioning clear explanations and treatment options, a clean examination area, and sensitive end‑of‑life care.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

• •Vets listening and offering different treatment options, particularly for cats.
• •Appointments generally running on time, and occasionally being seen early if arriving ahead of schedule.
• •A clean, friendly examination area, with owners noting pets recovering well after visits.
• •Support at end of life, described as sensitive and caring.

Clare Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital and a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and urgent/surgical cases, with reviews describing same-day appointments, emergency surgery, and a clear post-op follow-up plan.

Concrete examples owners mention include

• •Fast escalation from assessment to surgery for a suspicious lump, including a same-day Saturday appointment and surgery booked within the week.
• •Thorough post-operative communication, such as a phone update from the surgeon immediately after theatre and ongoing aftercare planning.
• •Support with urgent access, including being squeezed in when something unexpected happens and even calling to bring an appointment forward to reduce a dog’s discomfort.
• •Transport being offered on the day of a procedure (as described by one owner).

Islandview Veterinary Clinic is part of Gleno Veterinary Care and operates as a mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals). The clinic promotes care plans, diagnostics, surgery, and 24-hour emergency care. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe friendly, efficient front-desk service and vets who adapt care to the individual animal—for example offering an injectable kennel cough vaccine when a dog wouldn’t tolerate the nasal spray, and treating a cat allergy flare-up with an injection while the cat remained calm in the carrier.

Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a general small-animal practice (ownership group not stated in the available data) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, owners describe a mix of routine and urgent situations being handled here—ranging from rabies vaccination for a dog passport to same-day help for an injured hedgehog, including an evening follow-up call with an update after the animal was transferred to a rescue place.

Feedback is sharply split: several reviewers praise Nigel and the team for being helpful and for working well with animals, while a small number of recent reviews describe serious concerns about communication and clinical decision-making, including allegations of being dismissed during a consult and dissatisfaction with how an animal was handled on lead.

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. One reviewer also reports being seen with a tortoise after initially being unsure the clinic could help.

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.

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.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention being able to get a quick appointment when a pet was unwell, and feeling supported through end-of-life care (one review describes help over an 18‑month period for a dog with cancer). Several reviews also mention staff taking time to answer questions.

Medivet Ballymena Grove Road – Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group. Reviews most often describe a practice geared to routine appointments plus urgent, short-notice problems—such as a dog seen after a fall on a busy Saturday morning and a kitten taken straight in after a phone call. Several owners also mention end-of-life care, describing staff being respectful during euthanasia and, in one case, sending a condolence card afterwards. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Voy Vet Clinic is described in recent reviews as a first-come, first-seen “open surgery” practice where owners often wait in their cars until called. People use it for both routine problems (for example, a dog’s ear infection treated the same day) and more involved care (one owner mentions their dog being supported through two operations over the years). Reviews repeatedly mention low or “reasonable” pricing for standard visits, alongside frustrations about long waits/queuing and limited phone availability. One reviewer also reports that the emergency number now redirects to a different company they found “extremely expensive,” leading them to wait until Voy reopened instead.

Fenaghy Vets Clinic runs more than one practice site and offers routine care alongside urgent support (the website states emergency care is available, but doesn’t give details). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during appointments (questions answered; being kept informed) and follow-up after procedures—one owner describes a next-day phone call after rabbit neutering to check recovery and invite questions. Several reviews also describe the team’s support during serious illness, including a recent cancer diagnosis and end-of-life care.

Vets4Pets Newtownabbey326 is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice describes itself as modern and well-equipped, with an in-house lab and imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound) alongside a hospital ward, isolation unit, and operating theatre. Reviewers most often mention specific clinicians (Arthur and Rebecca), with repeated examples of detailed explanations, regular updates during treatment, and efforts to reduce stress for nervous cats. A small number of reviews raise concerns about pricing communication (a vaccination quote changing due to “add ons”) and one owner’s account of repeated visits where the same treatment was recommended before they sought emergency care elsewhere.

Forestside Veterinary Clinic describes itself on its website as a locally owned, independent practice. Based on reviews, it seems set up for routine preventive care and in-clinic diagnostics, with owners repeatedly mentioning same-day/short-notice appointments, clear explanations of options and costs, and quick turnaround on results (including follow-up calls). Recent examples include a cat seen at short notice for a claw problem and treated within minutes, and another cat who had blood tests and x-rays done the same day, with results phoned through shortly after.

Advance Veterinary Care describes itself as an independent, modern veterinary practice. The website indicates it treats a wide range of species (including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and other exotic/small pets) and offers structured options like a Pet Health Plan and nurse-led clinics.

From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention

• •Surgery with follow-up care, including a cat with a fractured leg that needed surgery, with the clinic described as supportive throughout and “very reasonable” for the amount of work involved.
• •End-of-life care, with one owner describing being given time to say goodbye and that their pet was treated with dignity.
• •Practical handling of nervous pets, including a case where the vet came out to the car so a nervous dog didn’t have to wait inside.
• •A recurring downside from one long-term client: appointments can run late, and even drop-offs may involve waiting.

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 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.

Owners’ experiences in reviews are mostly positive about access and handling—getting appointments when needed, a “large reception area,” and staff taking time to keep a first visit low‑stress for a nervous dog—but there are also sharply negative accounts around cost and being asked to pay before treatment, and one detailed complaint about a rushed/unsupported diagnosis with no tests offered.

Dogs Trust Ballymena is a Dogs Trust rehoming centre (not a veterinary clinic) with capacity to care for up to 50 dogs at a time. The site describes facilities geared toward assessing and preparing dogs for adoption, including a training barn, woodland walks and a large field. Recent reviewers mainly talk about adopting dogs here and describe a structured adoption process where staff answer questions, check suitability, and provide support such as training guidance after adoption; several also comment that the dogs appear well looked after and the premises are bright, clean, and professional.

Braemar Veterinary Clinic is set up for both routine care and more involved support, including emergency veterinary services (stated as 24/7/extended-hours) and being a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention practical accommodations for anxious or reactive dogs—such as offering video appointments, using sedation when needed for in-person handling, and combining procedures (one owner describes a nail cut and tooth clean done while their dog was sedated). End-of-life support is also specifically described, including a home visit to keep a dog comfortable and a hand-written condolence card afterwards. One recent reviewer, however, reports “shocking service” and says a vet would not come to the phone, which conflicts with the overwhelmingly positive feedback elsewhere.

Gortlands Veterinary Clinic is a small-pet practice that states it has been caring for pets since 1968. Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine and preventative care (vaccinations, health checks, parasite treatment) as well as common procedures like neutering, with ongoing management for longer-term conditions (one owner describes a dog with a skin condition managed on steroids).

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.

Belfast PDSA Pet Clinic is part of the PDSA organisation (a donation-supported pet charity), with multiple recent reviewers encouraging others to donate after treatment. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for everyday veterinary care and ongoing conditions, with examples including diagnosing Addison’s disease after another practice hadn’t found the cause, and providing follow-up and medication dispensing.

Concrete examples owners mention include

• •Returning calls within a day after a message was left, followed by arranging medication collection.
• •Supporting nervous dogs: one owner said their dog is “terrified of vets” but was noticeably more relaxed here.
• •Investigation and diagnosis of a complex condition (Addison’s disease) after significant prior spend elsewhere without a diagnosis.
• •Repeated mentions of “very good price,” though no specific fees are stated.

Companion Care (Lisburn Longstone) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, and the practice is described on its website as locally owned. The clinic presents itself as a modern, well‑equipped practice (including an in‑house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and an International Cat Care “Cat Friendly Clinic”, with separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. Reviews repeatedly point to strong communication and aftercare, including owners describing regular updates after treatments, detailed explanations of treatment options, and specific mention of aftercare following major surgery. Owners also mention practical systems such as WhatsApp photo/questions and text reminders.

Stormont Veterinary Clinic is part of the Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic group (as shown on the clinic website and email domain). The clinic is set up for routine preventive care and urgent, same-day issues—reviews describe getting an appointment within 45 minutes for an injured paw, with the problem dealt with quickly. Owners also mention annual “head-to-tail” health checks with vaccinations/injections, clear explanations of findings and medication, and staff taking time with very nervous dogs so the visit is less stressful.

Hollygate Veterinary Clinic offers routine pet care (consultations, vaccinations, neutering, dental care and nail clipping) and has diagnostic imaging listed (ultrasonography). The clinic also states it handles a range of small pets beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters) and is a veterinary nurse training facility.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe long-term use of the practice and proactive care, alongside repeated concerns from a minority of reviewers about rising costs and medication pricing/markups (including one review linking this to insurance claims). One reviewer specifically describes being kept updated by phone “on every procedure” and being talked through options.

Eastside Vet Clinic is part of Ace Vets, described on the clinic website as an independent veterinary group. The website highlights core general-practice care (including surgery, dentistry, vaccinations, microchipping, and wellness care plans) and also lists dermatology, imaging, and ophthalmology as specialties.

Recent reviews describe same-day/near-term appointments for urgent concerns (e.g., being told to come in for a red lump on a dog’s paw and having a sample taken), and vets who explain findings in detail and are “very reassuring.” However, there are also accounts of ongoing issues feeling under-investigated—one owner reports multiple visits for a persistent ear infection, seeing a different vet each time, and feeling treatment focused on repeat medication rather than exploring causes (diet/allergies were specifically mentioned as not being discussed). A separate review mentions a rude front-desk interaction on one visit, contrasting with other visits where reception was described as efficient and professional.