58 practices in County Down
Prices from 27 practices · Google reviews for 48 practices · Ownership known for 34 practices · Updated 22 October 2026 · Data by Vet Verified
Lisburn Vets is a veterinary clinic in Ballynahinch that treats both pets and farm animals. The practice offers vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging.
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Consultation from £38
Flynn Vets is a veterinary practice in Ballynahinch, County Down, treating cats, dogs, birds and small mammals. The practice runs evening clinics three times weekly.
Castle Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland, treating pets, farm animals, and horses. The practice handles routine appointments, runs diagnostic tests, and operates a 24-hour emergency line.
Lisburn Vets is a veterinary practice in Saintfield, County Down, treating companion animals, farm animals, and horses. Services include dentistry, diagnostic imaging, and routine preventative care.
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Consultation from £54.90
Ashwood Vets in Saintfield, Down offers veterinary care for cats, dogs and small mammals.
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Consultation from £59
Cromlyn House Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary practice in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, that treats cats and dogs. The practice has staff on site 24 hours a day for emergencies.
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Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists is a referral-only veterinary hospital in County Down that treats cats and dogs. The practice runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Reception is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with emergency care available outside these hours.
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Shanaghan Veterinary Services is an equine veterinary practice in Katesbridge that treats horses across Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon. The practice sees patients at its clinic and makes yard visits. The vets also accept specialist referrals.
Lagan Valley Vets is a veterinary practice in Dromore, Down, treating cats, dogs, cattle, horses, sheep, goats and deer.
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Barry's Vets Dromore is a veterinary practice in Dromore providing care for dogs, cats, and rabbits. The practice operates an appointment-only system with clinics available throughout the week, and emergency services are available outside of usual opening hours.
Castle Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice on Church Street in Downpatrick that treats cats, dogs, cattle, horses and sheep. Services include dentistry, diagnostic imaging and 24-hour emergency care.
Down Vets is a veterinary practice in Downpatrick that treats both companion animals and farm animals. Services include dentistry, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care outside normal hours.
Kingsfield Equine Veterinary Services is a specialist equine veterinary practice in County Down offering mobile services and 24/7 emergency cover for horses.
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Consultation from £43
Vets for Pets operates inside the Pets at Home store at Sprucefield Centre in County Antrim. The practice treats cats, dogs, and other household pets. When the practice is closed, emergency cases are handled by Vets Now Belfast.
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Donard Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, treating cats, dogs, and small mammals. The clinic provides dentistry, diagnostic imaging, and neutering. Consultations run by appointment throughout the day.
Consultation from £54
Hollygate Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice in Carryduff, Co. Antrim, treating cats, dogs, and small mammals. Services include dentistry, diagnostic imaging, neutering, and vaccinations.
The Sheep Vet is a mobile veterinary practice in Kilcoo, County Down, that treats cattle, sheep, and goats.
Down Vets is a veterinary practice in Newcastle that treats cats, dogs, cattle and sheep. Services include dentistry, diagnostic imaging, neutering and vaccinations. The practice operates by appointment Monday to Friday.
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Tullyraine Equine Clinic is an equine veterinary practice in Banbridge, County Down that provides diagnostic services and 24-hour emergency care.
Rathfriland Veterinary Clinic in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon offers care for a wide range of animals, including cats, cattle, dogs, equines, and more, with convenient hours from Monday to Saturday and facilities such as a client car park and disabled access.
Balloo Vets Ltd is a reliable Newtownards-based vet practice in Northern Ireland.
Rooney Equine is a veterinary practice in Newcastle, County Down, that treats horses. The practice operates on a mobile basis, provides dental services, and runs a 24-hour emergency line.
Pride Rock Vets is a veterinary practice in Banbridge, County Down, treating cats, dogs, small mammals, and birds. Services include dentistry, diagnostic imaging, and routine preventative care.
Banbridge Pet Vets in Banbridge, Down treats cats, dogs and small mammals and offers weekend appointments and diagnostic imaging.
Vet Verified lists 58 veterinary practices in County Down. Filter by species, services, facilities or whether a practice is open now, then open a profile for contact details and more information.
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Typical published prices from the 27 practices in County Down that list them, set against the UK median. Each figure uses a practice's lowest listed price for the item.
£46 typical
£27.50–£66 across 26 practices
25% below the UK median (£61)Lowest: £27.50 at City Vets - Ravenhill
£49 typical
£30–£76 across 25 practices
35% below the UK median (£75)Lowest: £30 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£49 typical
£30–£76 across 24 practices
36% below the UK median (£76)Lowest: £30 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£330 typical
£160–£470 across 23 practices
10% below the UK median (£365)Lowest: £160 at USPCA Animal Hospital
£253 typical
£90–£339 across 24 practices
6% below the UK median (£270)Lowest: £90 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£133 typical
£60–£180 across 24 practices
14% below the UK median (£155)Lowest: £60 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£94 typical
£40–£130 across 24 practices
15% below the UK median (£110)Lowest: £40 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£76 typical
£30–£117 across 20 practices
24% below the UK median (£100)Lowest: £30 at Flynn Vets - Commons Brae
£83 typical
£30–£109 across 20 practices
20% below the UK median (£104)Lowest: £30 at Flynn Vets - Commons Brae
£22 typical
£10–£47 across 20 practices
27% below the UK median (£30)Lowest: £10 at Iveagh Veterinary Services
Source: Prices published on practices’ or their groups’ websites, gathered by Vet Verified, checked as recently as 19 October 2026. How we collect prices
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Typical listed prices and independent practices in 7 towns across County Down, so you can see how nearby areas compare before you choose where to look.
Lowest typical consultation
£44
Castlereagh · county typical £46
Most practices
5
Castlereagh · 5 with prices
Most independent (5+ classified practices)
20%
Castlereagh · 1 of 5 classified
Open on Sundays
6 practices
in 1 town listed here
| Town | Practices | Consultation | Dog booster | Dog spay | Cat spay | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vets in Castlereagh | 5 · 5 priced | Consultation £44 Lowest | Dog booster £48 Lowest | Dog spay £330 Lowest | Cat spay £110 Lowest | Independent: 1 of 5 classified |
| Vets in Bangor | 4 · 3 priced | Consultation £60 | Dog booster £49 | Dog spay £445 | Cat spay £175 | Independent: 0 of 3 classified |
| Vets in Newry | 4 · 2 priced | Consultation Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog booster Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Cat spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Independent: 0 of 2 classified |
| Vets in Newtownards | 4 · 3 priced | Consultation £45 | Dog booster £50 | Dog spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Cat spay £119 | Independent: 0 of 2 classified |
| Vets in Banbridge | 3 · 1 priced | Consultation Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog booster Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Cat spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | No practice's ownership classified yet |
| Vets in Downpatrick | 3 · 0 priced | Consultation Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog booster Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Cat spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Independent: 0 of 2 classified |
| Vets in Newcastle | 3 · 0 priced | Consultation Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog booster Fewer than 3 practices list this | Dog spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Cat spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Independent: 0 of 1 classified |
| County Down typical | Consultation £46 | Dog booster £49 | Dog spay £330 | Cat spay £133 | ||
| UK typical | Consultation £61 | Dog booster £75 | Dog spay £365 | Cat spay £155 | ||
Showing 7 of 7 towns.
Source: Prices and opening hours from practices’ and groups’ websites, and ownership recorded by Vet Verified.
Listed prices, not quotes. A town shows a typical price only when at least 3 of its practices list the item; each figure is the median of those practices' lowest standard prices, to the nearest pound. Independents are counted out of the practices whose ownership we have classified, as independent or part of a group.
Our directory currently lists 58 veterinary practices in County Down, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 23.3 vet practices per 1,000 sq km.
Directory information last updated 22 October 2026.
We have imported Google reviews for 48 of the 58 practices listed. Across those 309 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.7 out of 5.
5-star
278 (90%)
4-star
6 (2%)
3-star
3 (1%)
2-star
2 (1%)
1-star
20 (6%)
Source: Google reviews imported by Vet Verified, not each practice’s complete review history.
Open a practice profile to read the reviews we hold.
We have confirmed ownership information for 34 vet practices, either as independent practices or as members of a known group. We do not assume that an unclassified practice is independent.
Confirmed independent
Ownership type
1 vet practice · 2%
Known group affiliation
Ownership type
33 vet practices · 57%
Not yet classified
Ownership type
24 vet practices · 41%
Source: Ownership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.
“Not yet classified” means we do not have enough evidence to describe the practice as independent or group-owned.
The proportion of listed practices that list care for each species.
Cats
Species
52 vet practices · 90%
Dogs
Species
52 vet practices · 90%
Small Mammals
Species
37 vet practices · 64%
Cattle
Species
16 vet practices · 28%
Sheep
Species
16 vet practices · 28%
Equines
Species
13 vet practices · 22%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.
Companion animal coverage
Care area
52 vet practices · 90%
Farm and herd animal coverage
Care area
16 vet practices · 28%
Equine coverage
Care area
13 vet practices · 22%
Exotics and bird coverage
Care area
10 vet practices · 17%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.
Diagnostic imaging
Service
42 vet practices · 72%
Dentistry
Service
40 vet practices · 69%
Microchipping
Service
40 vet practices · 69%
Neutering
Service
40 vet practices · 69%
Vaccinations
Service
40 vet practices · 69%
Flea and worm treatments
Service
34 vet practices · 59%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
The opening-hours information listed by local practices.
Opening hours listed
Opening
49 vet practices · 84%
Weekend opening listed
Opening
36 vet practices · 62%
Late weekday opening listed
Opening
29 vet practices · 50%
Emergency periods listed
Opening
2 vet practices · 3%
Source: Practices’ and groups’ own websites, read by Vet Verified.
Veterinary groups with branches listed in this area. We do not assume that other practices are independent.
Inspiring Vet Care
Group
9 vet practices · 16%
Ace Vets
Group
4 vet practices · 7%
VetPartners
Group
4 vet practices · 7%
Vets for Pets
Group
3 vet practices · 5%
Ashwood Vets
Group
2 vet practices · 3%
Clanrye Vets
Group
2 vet practices · 3%
Source: Group membership recorded by Vet Verified from practice and group information.
How much contact and listing information is available for local practices.
Phone contact listed
Directory data
57 vet practices · 98%
Website listed
Directory data
57 vet practices · 98%
Email contact listed
Directory data
53 vet practices · 91%
Source: The Vet Verified directory.
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