There are 11 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Derry/Londonderry.
Top Rated Specialist Vets in Derry/Londonderry
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Glenshane Veterinary Clinics is a multi-branch practice (ownership group not stated in the sources we have) treating companion animals as well as horses and farm animals (website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data). Reviewers most often describe a low-stress experience where staff get to know pets over time (e.g., different dogs’ personalities remembered, helping reduce stress), and there’s a specific account of middle-of-the-night emergency surgery that “saved my dog’s life” (review). The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included (website).
Glenshane Veterinary Clinics is a multi-branch practice (ownership group not stated in the sources we have) treating companion animals as well as horses and farm animals (website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data). Reviewers most often describe a low-stress experience where staff get to know pets over time (e.g., different dogs’ personalities remembered, helping reduce stress), and there’s a specific account of middle-of-the-night emergency surgery that “saved my dog’s life” (review). The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included (website).
No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information. The practice promotes a preventative-care membership (“Pet Health Club”) and is described by reviewers as taking time to explain findings—one owner specifically mentions being shown X‑rays and having results talked through in detail. Reviews also reference more involved care (an elderly cat kept in overnight after complex surgery, with a vet calling back in the evening to check on progress). One recurring negative account describes a lack of privacy during a dog pregnancy scan and dissatisfaction with the information provided despite a £90 fee.
No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information. The practice promotes a preventative-care membership (“Pet Health Club”) and is described by reviewers as taking time to explain findings—one owner specifically mentions being shown X‑rays and having results talked through in detail. Reviews also reference more involved care (an elderly cat kept in overnight after complex surgery, with a vet calling back in the evening to check on progress). One recurring negative account describes a lack of privacy during a dog pregnancy scan and dissatisfaction with the information provided despite a £90 fee.
Coleraine Veterinary Practice describes itself as providing pet healthcare “24 hours a day” and treating a wide range of animals (“from the biggest farmyard beasts to the smallest of furry friends”). Reviews most often focus on long-term routine care (annual vaccinations and check-ups) and support during end-of-life decisions, with multiple owners describing sensitive euthanasia appointments and aftercare touches (including providing pawprint copies). A few practical details come up repeatedly: staff answering questions by phone before visits so owners can make informed choices, and a Tuesday discount for over-60s mentioned by a long-term client.
Coleraine Veterinary Practice describes itself as providing pet healthcare “24 hours a day” and treating a wide range of animals (“from the biggest farmyard beasts to the smallest of furry friends”). Reviews most often focus on long-term routine care (annual vaccinations and check-ups) and support during end-of-life decisions, with multiple owners describing sensitive euthanasia appointments and aftercare touches (including providing pawprint copies). A few practical details come up repeatedly: staff answering questions by phone before visits so owners can make informed choices, and a Tuesday discount for over-60s mentioned by a long-term client.
Craemill Veterinary Clinic is a small‑animal practice (dogs, cats and other small pets) that also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and states “Veterinary Practice of the Year 2016” (as written on the site). In reviews, owners most often describe a welcoming front‑of‑house experience and vets who take time with both pets and questions—examples include a vaccination visit where the vet helped a nervous dog relax, and comments about being thorough and patient during appointments.
Craemill Veterinary Clinic is a small‑animal practice (dogs, cats and other small pets) that also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and states “Veterinary Practice of the Year 2016” (as written on the site). In reviews, owners most often describe a welcoming front‑of‑house experience and vets who take time with both pets and questions—examples include a vaccination visit where the vet helped a nervous dog relax, and comments about being thorough and patient during appointments.
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).
More Specialist Vets in Derry/Londonderry
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Roe Valley Vet Clinic describes itself as a family-run practice with 70+ years providing veterinary care, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for day-to-day pet healthcare (including booster vaccinations and follow-up appointments), as well as more complex situations where diagnostic imaging (X‑ray/scan) and end-of-life decisions may be involved. Owners repeatedly mention being listened to, having conditions and treatment options explained, and being asked back for follow-ups; one review also highlights care for a hamster outside normal expectations (“taking the time out of your busy evening”). Pricing experiences are mixed: one owner alleges unnecessary add-ons and high costs during a serious illness.
Roe Valley Vet Clinic describes itself as a family-run practice with 70+ years providing veterinary care, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for day-to-day pet healthcare (including booster vaccinations and follow-up appointments), as well as more complex situations where diagnostic imaging (X‑ray/scan) and end-of-life decisions may be involved. Owners repeatedly mention being listened to, having conditions and treatment options explained, and being asked back for follow-ups; one review also highlights care for a hamster outside normal expectations (“taking the time out of your busy evening”). Pricing experiences are mixed: one owner alleges unnecessary add-ons and high costs during a serious illness.
No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved cases: reviews describe diagnostic imaging (x‑rays shown and explained), complex surgery with overnight monitoring, and pregnancy scanning. Several owners mention vets and nurses taking extra time to explain findings and provide reassurance, including a follow‑up call in the evening after an overnight stay. One recent reviewer reports the opposite experience around privacy and communication during a dog pregnancy scan (results discussed in front of other clients, and being told it was the scanner’s first time scanning a dog).
No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved cases: reviews describe diagnostic imaging (x‑rays shown and explained), complex surgery with overnight monitoring, and pregnancy scanning. Several owners mention vets and nurses taking extra time to explain findings and provide reassurance, including a follow‑up call in the evening after an overnight stay. One recent reviewer reports the opposite experience around privacy and communication during a dog pregnancy scan (results discussed in front of other clients, and being told it was the scanner’s first time scanning a dog).
Millburn Veterinary Practice is set up for both routine care and more involved cases, with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and a veterinary nurse training facility listed in the clinic information. In the latest reviews, owners most often describe support around end‑of‑life decisions (private time to say goodbye, calm euthanasia) and ongoing management for long‑term illness (one owner mentions monthly visits for Addison’s disease). There’s also evidence of in‑house procedures such as ear‑tip surgery and overnight stays, plus routine appointments that include vaccinations, claw clipping, and ear‑mite ear cleaning. Feedback is mixed on experience and costs: several reviews describe detailed, compassionate care, while a small number report poor bedside manner and unexpectedly higher bills than quoted.
Millburn Veterinary Practice is set up for both routine care and more involved cases, with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and a veterinary nurse training facility listed in the clinic information. In the latest reviews, owners most often describe support around end‑of‑life decisions (private time to say goodbye, calm euthanasia) and ongoing management for long‑term illness (one owner mentions monthly visits for Addison’s disease). There’s also evidence of in‑house procedures such as ear‑tip surgery and overnight stays, plus routine appointments that include vaccinations, claw clipping, and ear‑mite ear cleaning. Feedback is mixed on experience and costs: several reviews describe detailed, compassionate care, while a small number report poor bedside manner and unexpectedly higher bills than quoted.
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.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention calm handling during appointments (including for anxious dogs during vaccinations) and helpful front-desk guidance (for example, explaining insurance and health-cover options). However, one reviewer describes a dismissive manner from a vet during an appointment, and another describes a particularly negative out-of-hours phone interaction involving a high-cost surgery estimate and a statement about payment/euthanasia—so experiences appear mixed depending on the interaction and context.
Concrete specifics mentioned across sources include
- •Vaccinations given with a “thorough” check-up in the same visit (review).
- •Support for nervous/anxious dogs to reduce stress during exams and injections (review).
- •Out-of-hours care described as a shared rota with free phone advice (website).
- •In-house diagnostic capability (in-house lab, ultrasound, X‑ray) (website).
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.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention calm handling during appointments (including for anxious dogs during vaccinations) and helpful front-desk guidance (for example, explaining insurance and health-cover options). However, one reviewer describes a dismissive manner from a vet during an appointment, and another describes a particularly negative out-of-hours phone interaction involving a high-cost surgery estimate and a statement about payment/euthanasia—so experiences appear mixed depending on the interaction and context.
Concrete specifics mentioned across sources include
- •Vaccinations given with a “thorough” check-up in the same visit (review).
- •Support for nervous/anxious dogs to reduce stress during exams and injections (review).
- •Out-of-hours care described as a shared rota with free phone advice (website).
- •In-house diagnostic capability (in-house lab, ultrasound, X‑ray) (website).
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. There is also a clear conflict in experiences: while several reviewers say the vets don’t “upsell,” one reviewer reports a very poor experience around bereavement/ashes handling and felt money was prioritised over compassion.
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. There is also a clear conflict in experiences: while several reviewers say the vets don’t “upsell,” one reviewer reports a very poor experience around bereavement/ashes handling and felt money was prioritised over compassion.
Noah Vet is described in reviews as a clinic that can handle advanced diagnostics and surgical cases, with multiple owners specifically mentioning access to a CT scanner and “specialized surgery.” Several reviews point to a consultative approach (detailed explanations, health insights, time for questions), and one owner describes a named vet, William, phoning before and after surgery to talk through recommendations and outcomes.
At the same time, one review reports a poor experience when seeking urgent help for a very sick rabbit: the caller says they were told someone would contact them within 24 hours, no one did, and the rabbit later died—so responsiveness for urgent triage is described very differently depending on the case.
Noah Vet is described in reviews as a clinic that can handle advanced diagnostics and surgical cases, with multiple owners specifically mentioning access to a CT scanner and “specialized surgery.” Several reviews point to a consultative approach (detailed explanations, health insights, time for questions), and one owner describes a named vet, William, phoning before and after surgery to talk through recommendations and outcomes.
At the same time, one review reports a poor experience when seeking urgent help for a very sick rabbit: the caller says they were told someone would contact them within 24 hours, no one did, and the rabbit later died—so responsiveness for urgent triage is described very differently depending on the case.