About Emergency Vets in Derry City
Pet owners seeking urgent care should be aware of the emergency services available in Derry City.
Three clinics in Derry City offer emergency or out-of-hours care, providing crucial support for pets requiring immediate attention. However, only one clinic is confirmed to offer 24-hour services, ensuring continuous care throughout the day and night. This 24-hour availability is vital for emergencies that occur outside regular business hours, allowing for timely intervention and treatment. The presence of clinics with emergency services ensures that urgent needs can be met swiftly, which is essential for pet owners who prioritize quick responses to unexpected health issues.
There are 4 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in Derry City.
Top Rated Emergency Vets in Derry City
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice that says it has been providing veterinary care since 1969. Reviews most often point to quick access to appointments (including getting in via cancellations), vets who explain and reassure without pushing treatment, and follow-up updates after an animal is admitted (one reviewer describes being phoned with progress updates after bringing in an injured stray cat). Several reviewers also mention the clinic being clean and note reasonable pricing (without giving specific figures).
Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice that says it has been providing veterinary care since 1969. Reviews most often point to quick access to appointments (including getting in via cancellations), vets who explain and reassure without pushing treatment, and follow-up updates after an animal is admitted (one reviewer describes being phoned with progress updates after bringing in an injured stray cat). Several reviewers also mention the clinic being clean and note reasonable pricing (without giving specific figures).

Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals) and states it provides emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year with a vet always available. Recent reviews mention vets handling issues like eye infections (conjunctivitis treated with antibiotic eye drops) and “intense” operations with a longer recovery period. Several owners describe small but specific touches around end-of-life care (a condolence card and an ink paw-print offered as a keepsake).
Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals) and states it provides emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year with a vet always available. Recent reviews mention vets handling issues like eye infections (conjunctivitis treated with antibiotic eye drops) and “intense” operations with a longer recovery period. Several owners describe small but specific touches around end-of-life care (a condolence card and an ink paw-print offered as a keepsake).

St Elmo Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 2010, offering routine care alongside surgery and in-house diagnostics (including an in-house lab, ultrasound and X‑ray). It also offers out-of-hours support via a shared on-call rota with five practices, with free telephone advice and emergency consultations if needed.
St Elmo Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 2010, offering routine care alongside surgery and in-house diagnostics (including an in-house lab, ultrasound and X‑ray). It also offers out-of-hours support via a shared on-call rota with five practices, with free telephone advice and emergency consultations if needed.
Our Score (67/100)
Foyleview Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice. It treats a range of species beyond dogs and cats (the website also mentions guinea pigs and reptiles). Reviews most often describe a friendly, knowledgeable team and include concrete examples such as emergency care for a guinea pig, spaying, and dental work including teeth removal.
Foyleview Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice. It treats a range of species beyond dogs and cats (the website also mentions guinea pigs and reptiles). Reviews most often describe a friendly, knowledgeable team and include concrete examples such as emergency care for a guinea pig, spaying, and dental work including teeth removal.
