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About Riverside Veterinary Clinic
Welcome to Riverside Veterinary Clinic, a friendly and reliable veterinary practice located in the picturesque town of Ballymoney in the Northern Ireland county of Causeway Coast and Glens. With a team of dedicated veterinarians, we aim to provide the best possible care for all your furry, feathered and hoofed friends.
Our clinic is available from 9 am to 7 pm, from Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 12 pm on Saturdays. We believe that accessibility is key to providing excellent veterinary care, and thus our client car park and disabled public access make it convenient for all to receive treatment. For added convenience, we are open on weekends and available for referrals and emergency cases.
The practice has a team of highly qualified veterinary surgeons led by Mr Nigel Johnston, who is a principal vet at the practice and has completed his MVB, CertVR and MRCVS qualifications. Our veterinary surgeons are dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets and are constantly updating their knowledge with new skills, techniques, and equipment, to stay at the forefront of their field.
At Riverside Veterinary Clinic, we understand that each animal is unique, and we tailor our treatment and facilities to accommodate any specific needs your pet may have. We provide expert care for a wide range of species, including birds, cats, cattle, dogs, equines, sheep, goats, and small mammals.
Our facilities include a range of surgical and diagnostic services, including in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Our priority is to provide a personalized and compassionate service, caring for your pets as if they were our own.
We value the relationship between pet owners and their companion animals and seek to make every visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Our friendly and dedicated team is committed to ensuring a positive experience, from the moment you enter our clinic to the time you leave.
At Riverside Veterinary Clinic, we believe in preventative care and provide a wide range of services to ensure that your pet remains healthy and active. Our practice has a keen interest in animal welfare and provides educational resources for pet owners to help them take care of their animal’s wellbeing.
In summary, our veterinary clinic is a modern, welcoming, and fully equipped facility that puts pet health and safety first. We recognize the bond between animals and their owners and seek to maintain this valuable relationship by providing the very best care and support. We are committed to every pet that visits our clinic, and our friendly and experienced team is always on hand to provide guidance and advice. We look forward to welcoming you and your pets to Riverside Veterinary Clinic soon!
Animals we care for
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Birds
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Cats
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Cattle
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Dogs
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Equines
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Goats
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Sheep
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Small Mammals
Facilities
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Client car park
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Disabled public access
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Open at weekends
Services
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Referral interests
Opening hours
- Monday
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- 9am – 7pm
- Tuesday
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- 9am – 7pm
- Wednesday
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- 9am – 7pm
- Thursday
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- 9am – 7pm
- Friday
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- 9am – 7pm
- Saturday
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- 9am – 10:30am
- Sunday
- Closed
Reviews of Riverside Veterinary Clinic
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Debbie Sloan
Google 4 January 2026
Was very surprised given the number of Positive reviews to find this vet dismissive, negligent, incompetent and egotistical. I’ve never raised a complaint before, but my experience in this practice left me wondering why the vet in question decided to treat me and my partner with disdain and disrespect from the moment we entered his practice. If he is the patient and attentive man ive read of in other reviews, I can only assume this was a terrible day or an inherent prejudice. I sought out support for an animal exhibiting pica behaviours who a number of weeks prior Nigel has stated may have digestive issue. He decided he couldn’t be bothered the day we arrived and instead decided to go on an irrelevant journey where he cosplayed as “the dog whisperer” and insisted her health concerns were nothing but a result of bad walking technique. He demonstrated this by using a slip lead on the neck of a Pomeranian and dragging her through a busy car park. I was horrified, issued a complaint and he responded telling me everyone else likes him And he works 100 hours a week. Also made a point of ramming home how he runs the practice so he won’t take any accountability. Needs to get off his high horse and go on holiday. Never taking my animal to him again. Second opinion sought, dietary change implemented and wouldn’t you know, the issue has been resolved. You might get him on a good day…but on a bad one he might take it out on your pet. Avoid.
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amcalonan303
Google 16 February 2025
Absolutely 100% do not bring your pets here. I have moved my own pets to riada who actually know what they are doing. Riverside spayed one of my own cats when she was just 8 weeks old (massive health risks with this) blamed us for their own mistake and they shouted at my wife saying it was our fault? Turned out they mixed up 2 different cats. It's good that a "professional vet" can't tell when a cat is too young for that type of operation. Yesterday my sister took her cat in because he was being sick. The vet berated my sister and accused her of "abusing the cat" and saying he was malnourished. My sister is obsessed with her cats and there is always food for them. Again he kept commenting on the cats weight and did nothing to actually check what was wrong. My sister then took him to radar and within an hour they had confirmed that the cat sadly has liver failure. Roada actually carried out a few tests and done what they should have. Riverside are a joke, and the staff there should know better. I don't make a habit of posting negative reviews u less they are really needed. However when people's pets which are basically members of the family are treated the way they they are there, no one should be taking their own pets to them. A disgrace what happened to my own cat and a disgrace what they said and done with my sister and her cat yesterday. DO NOT TAKE YOUR PETS THERE.
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Ragnar Ironspear
Google 14 June 2023
Brilliant Vets always helpful and doesn't break the bank
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Richard Green
Google 29 June 2021
A good experience. JJ was getting the Rabies Vaccine for her Dog's Passport. I felt a little guilty because I was taking up Nigel's time while he had so many sick pets to see. So I did apologise for taking up his time. But we can thank Brexit for Dogs now having to have Passports to cross boarders with these Iislands... Ted
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Sophie Noar
Google 11 February 2020
Friendly professional service. Can't speak highly enough. Happy dogs = happy owner
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- Where is Riverside Veterinary Clinic?
- Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice in Ballymoney, Antrim. The full address, phone number and opening hours are listed on this page.
- Which animals does Riverside Veterinary Clinic list care for?
- Riverside Veterinary Clinic lists care for Birds, Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Equines, Goats, Sheep and Small Mammals. Call the practice to confirm current clinician availability for your pet.
- Which services are listed for Riverside Veterinary Clinic?
- The Vet Verified listing includes Referral interests. Contact the practice to confirm the service is currently available and suitable for your pet.
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- Call the practice directly using the phone number on this page. Online booking through Vet Verified appears here when the practice switches it on.
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- Every practice on Vet Verified is cross-checked against the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' public register. Verified practices carry the verification mark beside their name.