By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Derry/Londonderry
Derry/Londonderry has 22 veterinary clinics, with strong review depth across 3,852 Google reviews and an average rating of 4.6/5. Coverage reaches all 10 towns in this snapshot, which matters for owners weighing convenience as well as choice. Weekend opening is also relatively common, giving the county a practical edge for routine appointments outside the working week.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This county is in Northern Ireland.
Top 3 clinics (current county ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published services |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elmo Veterinary Clinic | 76/100 | — | 12 |
| All Creatures Vets | 66/100 | — | 12 |
| Knockanboy Veterinary Clinic Ltd | 56/100 | — | — |
Vets in Derry/Londonderry offer a reasonably broad county picture rather than a huge field of choice. With 22 clinics spread across the county, the main takeaway for pet owners is that access exists in every town, but comparisons may still narrow quickly once you focus on travel time, species seen, or appointment times. The ranked comparison table above shows how selected clinics compare on position, verified status and Published prices. The overall service mix looks broad enough that many owners should be able to start locally for routine care and common medical needs.
Geographically, the snapshot suggests no obvious blank areas: all 10 towns have at least one clinic. That is useful for routine appointments and follow-up visits, where proximity often matters as much as reputation. At the same time, 22 clinics across 10 towns is still a limited pool, so owners in smaller towns may find they have only one or two practical options and may need to look toward larger centres for more choice or a second opinion.
Trust and transparency are more mixed. None of the clinics in this snapshot are verified, which means their listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user; it does not by itself say anything about standards of care. Published prices appear at only a small minority of clinics, so fee comparison is possible in some cases but not county-wide. Access is easier to judge: weekend opening is common, and emergency or out-of-hours help is available from several clinics, although this snapshot does not confirm 24-hour cover. The number of VN training clinics also suggests that nurse-led support is a meaningful part of care in the county.
For choosing between options in Derry/Londonderry, start with the practical points that affect day-to-day use: whether the practice sees your species, how weekend and evening cover works, and who handles emergencies overnight. Because pricing transparency is patchy, ask for estimates for routine services and common extras before registering. Where clinics are close on convenience, it is worth asking about continuity of vet, nurse support, and referral arrangements for more complex cases.
Top Vets in Derry/Londonderry
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Derry/Londonderry, ranked for transparency, quality and customer reviews
Our Score (76/100)
St Elmo Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice in Derry City, established in 2010 and part of CVS. It offers routine care alongside surgery and in-house diagnostics, including an in-house lab, ultrasound and X-ray, and provides...
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Our Score (66/100)
All Creatures Vets in Limavady is a CVS Group practice offering routine care, diagnostics, surgery and a wider range of support services for dogs, cats and small pets. It provides emergency support during normal opening hours, with...
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Our Score (56/100)
Knockanboy Veterinary Clinic Ltd in Coleraine is part of IVC Evidensia and provides both routine and more involved veterinary care for dogs and cats, including emergency cover. Reviews continue to describe a friendly, professional team...
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Our Score (54/100)
Glenshane Veterinary Clinics in Maghera is part of IVC Evidensia. The clinic offers care for companion animals as well as equine and farm animals, with emergency cover listed as available 24/7 or on extended hours. Recent feedback remains...
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Our Score (53/100)
Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice in Derry City and part of IVC Evidensia. It is listed as an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility, offering routine care, illness assessments, treatment for...
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Find Vets by Town in Derry/Londonderry
Browse veterinary practices by town across Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Claudy
1 clinic
- Title
- Claudy - geograph.org.uk - 473252
Coleraine
5 clinics
- Title
- Coleraine Bridge River Bann
Derry City
5 clinics
- Title
- Derry Girls mural, Derry - Londonderry - geograph.org.uk - 6159653
Dervock
1 clinic
- Title
- Dervock main Street as seen from a clock tower of the co-op community building - geograph.org.uk - 104482
Drumahoe
1 clinic
- Title
- Village of Drumahoe - geograph.org.uk - 909601
Dungiven
1 clinic
- Title
- Abbey of Dungiven, Tomb of Coo-ey-na-gall, in Dungiven Church, 1833 (IA jstor-30002802) (page 2 crop)
Limavady
2 clinics
- Title
- Main Street, Limavady - geograph.org.uk - 1455684
Maghera
2 clinics
- Title
- Galwilly Bridge Maghera
Magherafelt
3 clinics
- Title
- PXL 20210823 135009520.MP
