Vets in Derry/Londonderry | Northern Ireland Veterinary Directory

Top-rated veterinary clinics in Derry/Londonderry

• •Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic
• •Glenshane Veterinary Clinics
• •Coleraine Veterinary Practice

There are 21 veterinary clinics in Derry/Londonderry, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. There are 2 clinics specifically listed as treating dogs and cats (small-animal clinics). There are 2 clinics offering farm or large-animal services (1 farm animal clinic and 1 equine clinic). There are 9 clinics offering emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour cover is explicitly stated by at least one provider in the county (Coleraine Veterinary Practice describes care as available 24 hours a day), but emergency/out-of-hours listings for other clinics should not be assumed to mean round-the-clock opening.

Geographic coverage across the county

The county includes 9 towns. Examples include Dungiven, Coleraine, Claudy, Magherafelt, Limavady, Maghera, Derry City, and Drumahoe. Availability and the mix of services can vary by town within the county, so checking what a specific branch offers (including out-of-hours arrangements) matters when choosing a local practice.

What services are visibly available county-wide

Across the county, clinics collectively cover routine consultations and examinations, preventive care such as vaccinations/boosters, and diagnostics/assessment for illness or injury (for example, practices describing diagnosis and treatment planning in reviews). Emergency or urgent treatment is available through the 9 clinics that list emergency/out-of-hours care. County-wide visibility is strong: the 21 clinics have 3423 total Google reviews between them, and 20 clinics list a website, which makes it easier to verify opening hours, contact routes, and any out-of-hours instructions before you need them.

Emergency/out-of-hours clinics vs routine-hours clinics

Emergency or out-of-hours care is offered by 9 clinics, while 12 clinics do not list emergency provision and are therefore more likely to operate as routine-hours providers. Practically, this affects how you plan for urgent problems: if your pet becomes unwell at night or over a weekend, choosing a practice with a stated out-of-hours pathway can reduce delays and limit the need to find a separate provider under time pressure. It also affects continuity, because a clinic that provides its own emergency cover (or clearly states how it is delivered) can be easier to coordinate with for follow-up appointments after an acute episode.

Veterinary nurse training clinics vs non-training clinics

Veterinary nurse (VN) training is listed by 12 clinics, with 9 clinics not listed as VN training providers. For pet owners, a training-linked practice can indicate a larger clinical team structure and a workflow that includes supervised nursing support, which can be relevant for inpatient monitoring, post-treatment communication, and structured follow-up. Clinics that are not involved in VN training can still deliver high-quality routine and urgent care, but the staffing model and how nursing support is delivered may differ, so it’s worth checking what services are handled in-house and how aftercare questions are managed.

How mid-ranked and routine-focused practices fit in locally

Beyond the best-known providers, many county clinics play a routine-first role: day-to-day health checks, vaccinations, and assessment of common illnesses and minor injuries are core reasons owners use local practices. These clinics can be the most practical choice for ongoing care because they are often closer to home and can support regular appointment scheduling. Where more intensive or time-critical care is needed, owners may prefer a clinic that advertises emergency/out-of-hours availability or explicitly states 24-hour cover.

Overall, the county shows strong depth, with key features like emergency cover and VN training spread across multiple providers rather than being limited to a single practice.

Animal focus (companion vs large-animal)

Based on the listed service distribution, the county is not purely farm-focused: it includes companion-animal provision (2 small-animal clinics and 1 specialist/exotic clinic) alongside large-animal options (1 farm animal clinic and 1 equine clinic). This mix means owners should confirm species coverage when booking, especially if you have non-standard pets or require large-animal visits.

To choose between vets in Derry/Londonderry, use the ranked clinic list above to match your needs to the most suitable option based on location, species coverage, and whether emergency or out-of-hours care is available.

Data last refreshed: January 2026.