Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Derry City
Clinic Overview
- Many recent reviewers describe a friendly, professional team and a welcoming, homely atmosphere. - Several owners mention prompt access to care, including being seen quickly when a pet became suddenly unwell, with clear explanations and supportive discussion of treatment options. - Positive care examples include overnight monitoring with update calls, kindness shown to an injured stray cat, and compassionate support on a pet’s final day.
Services
- •Small animal care for dogs and cats, including general consultations, routine appointments and ongoing care.
- •Preventive care, with reviews specifically mentioning vaccinations and booster appointments.
- •Illness assessment and treatment, including prompt appointments for unwell pets, clear explanations of care options, and inpatient monitoring where needed.
- •Care for injuries, with reviews highlighting kind treatment of an injured stray cat and follow-up update calls.
- •End-of-life support, including a long-term client’s account of a calm and dignified home visit when it was time to say goodbye.
- •Emergency veterinary services.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, and recent reviews are mixed on cost, with some owners describing prices as high while others mention reasonable or good value.
People
- •Elaine Boyle (vet) is praised for being professional, calm and confident, and for helping both pet and owner feel at ease during a consultation.
- •The wider front-desk team, nurses and vets are often described as friendly, welcoming, competent and caring.
Reviews
Google shows 4.7 stars from 317 reviews.
- •Many recent reviewers describe a friendly, professional team and a welcoming, homely atmosphere.
- •Several owners mention prompt access to care, including being seen quickly when a pet became suddenly unwell, with clear explanations and supportive discussion of treatment options.
- •Positive care examples include overnight monitoring with update calls, kindness shown to an injured stray cat, and compassionate support on a pet’s final day.
- •A smaller number of reviewers report concerns about high costs, estimate changes, aftercare and missed follow-up communication.

