56 practices in Down
Lisburn Vets is a veterinary clinic in Ballynahinch that treats both pets and farm animals. The practice offers vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging.
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.
Consultation from £54.90
Ashwood Vets in Saintfield, Down offers veterinary care for cats, dogs and small mammals.
Open now
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iveagh Veterinary Services is a veterinary practice in Banbridge, Down, treating cats, dogs, cattle, goats and sheep.
Vet Verified lists 56 veterinary practices in 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 26 practices in 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 25 practices
26% below the UK median (£62)Lowest: £27.50 at City Vets - Ravenhill
£49 typical
£30–£76 across 24 practices
35% below the UK median (£75)Lowest: £30 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£49 typical
£30–£76 across 22 practices
36% below the UK median (£76)Lowest: £30 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£333 typical
£160–£470 across 22 practices
10% below the UK median (£368)Lowest: £160 at USPCA Animal Hospital
£255 typical
£90–£339 across 23 practices
7% below the UK median (£273)Lowest: £90 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£134 typical
£60–£180 across 23 practices
14% below the UK median (£156)Lowest: £60 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£94 typical
£40–£130 across 23 practices
15% below the UK median (£110)Lowest: £40 at Mourne Veterinary Clinic
£75 typical
£30–£117 across 19 practices
25% below the UK median (£100)Lowest: £30 at Flynn Vets - Commons Brae
£85 typical
£30–£109 across 19 practices
18% below the UK median (£104)Lowest: £30 at Flynn Vets - Commons Brae
£22 typical
£10–£47 across 19 practices
27% below the UK median (£30)Lowest: £10 at Iveagh Veterinary Services
These are publicly listed fees, not quotes. Prices vary by pet, weight, clinical need and what is included. Typical figures are medians, to the nearest pound. For dogs, the typical figure is usually for the smallest size a practice lists. Confirm the current total with the practice. Prices checked as recently as 11 October 2026.
Typical listed prices and independent practices in 7 towns across Down, so you can see how nearby areas compare before you choose where to look.
Lowest typical consultation
£45
Newtownards · county typical £46
Most practices
7
Newtownards · 3 with prices
Open on Sundays
6 practices
in 2 towns listed here
| Town | Practices | Consultation | Dog booster | Dog spay | Cat spay | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vets in Newtownards | 7 · 3 priced | Consultation £45 Lowest | Dog booster £50 | Dog spay Fewer than 3 practices list this | Cat spay £119 Lowest | Independent: 0 of 2 classified |
| Vets in Newry | 6 · 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 3 classified |
| Vets in Bangor | 5 · 4 priced | Consultation £61 | Dog booster £50 | Dog spay £445 | Cat spay £175 | Independent: 0 of 4 classified |
| Vets in Banbridge | 4 · 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 Metropolitan Castlereagh | 4 · 4 priced | Consultation £48 | Dog booster £49 Lowest | Dog spay £333 Lowest | Cat spay £119 Lowest | Independent: 0 of 4 classified |
| 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 |
| Down typical | Consultation £46 | Dog booster £49 | Dog spay £333 | Cat spay £134 | ||
| UK typical | Consultation £62 | Dog booster £75 | Dog spay £368 | Cat spay £156 | ||
Showing 7 of 7 towns.
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 56 veterinary practices in Down, giving pet owners a wide choice locally. That is about 22.5 vet practices per 1,000 sq km.
Directory information last updated 12 October 2026.
We have imported Google reviews for 49 of the 56 practices listed. Across those 315 imported reviews, the average rating is 4.7 out of 5.
5-star
284 (90%)
4-star
6 (2%)
3-star
3 (1%)
2-star
2 (1%)
1-star
20 (6%)
These are the Google reviews imported into 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 33 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
0 vet practices · 0%
Known group affiliation
Ownership type
33 vet practices · 59%
Not yet classified
Ownership type
23 vet practices · 41%
We base these labels on confirmed practice information and known group relationships. “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
51 vet practices · 91%
Dogs
Species
51 vet practices · 91%
Small Mammals
Species
35 vet practices · 63%
Cattle
Species
16 vet practices · 29%
Sheep
Species
16 vet practices · 29%
Equines
Species
12 vet practices · 21%
The types of veterinary care listed by local practices.
Companion animal coverage
Care area
51 vet practices · 91%
Farm and herd animal coverage
Care area
16 vet practices · 29%
Equine coverage
Care area
12 vet practices · 21%
Exotics and bird coverage
Care area
9 vet practices · 16%
The services and facilities most often listed by local practices.
Diagnostic imaging
Service
41 vet practices · 73%
Dentistry
Service
40 vet practices · 71%
Microchipping
Service
40 vet practices · 71%
Neutering
Service
40 vet practices · 71%
Vaccinations
Service
40 vet practices · 71%
Flea and worm treatments
Service
34 vet practices · 61%
The opening-hours information listed by local practices.
Opening hours listed
Opening
47 vet practices · 84%
Weekend opening listed
Opening
33 vet practices · 59%
Late weekday opening listed
Opening
27 vet practices · 48%
Emergency periods listed
Opening
2 vet practices · 4%
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 · 4%
Clanrye Vets
Group
2 vet practices · 4%
How much contact and listing information is available for local practices.
Phone contact listed
Directory data
55 vet practices · 98%
Website listed
Directory data
55 vet practices · 98%
Email contact listed
Directory data
51 vet practices · 91%
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