Best Vets in Belfast – Complete Local Guide

Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic is RCVS-accredited and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights referral services, nurse clinics, and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included, and they also accept Klarna for payment plans. Recent reviews describe both urgent care (a severely unwell cat treated “swiftly and thoroughly,” with ongoing medication monitoring) and end-of-life support (owners given time with their pet after passing, with clear guidance on what to expect next). Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Emergency presentation handled on-site, including support during a rapidly deteriorating condition and time provided for owners to say goodbye afterwards. - Ongoing follow-up and monitoring, with one owner describing thorough follow-up and continued monitoring of a medication regime. - Clear communication of options, including for a guinea pig’s lump removal after it burst. - Surgical cases referenced, including tumour removal surgery and removal of a guinea pig lump.

Ashwood Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent, primary-care practice offering small animal medicine and surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedic work. Recent reviews repeatedly mention surgical cases with detailed communication, including WhatsApp updates while pets are in surgery, follow-up phone calls from nurses, and even photos sent after procedures. Owners also reference specific procedures such as cruciate ligament surgery, molar extraction, and use of diagnostic imaging (x‑ray/ultrasound) and blood tests. One reviewer also reports being seen with a tortoise after initially being unsure the clinic could help.

Forestside Veterinary Clinic describes itself on its website as a locally owned, independent practice. Based on reviews, it seems set up for routine preventive care and in-clinic diagnostics, with owners repeatedly mentioning same-day/short-notice appointments, clear explanations of options and costs, and quick turnaround on results (including follow-up calls). Recent examples include a cat seen at short notice for a claw problem and treated within minutes, and another cat who had blood tests and x-rays done the same day, with results phoned through shortly after.

Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic treats dogs, cats and “other family pets,” and says it offers both primary and urgent care. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly describe a team-based experience (reception, nurses and vets) and mention support for complex, ongoing conditions—one owner describes cancer care “every step… right to the end,” and another highlights detailed, ongoing management for a diabetic dog with clear explanations of the care plan. Concrete specifics owners mention include staff helping pets feel at ease during appointments (especially cats), continuity/familiarity with long-term patients (“the whole staff knows [the dog] so well”), and help with pet passport vaccinations described as “easy and painless.”

Cavehill Veterinary Clinic is part of the Clare Vet Group and is RCVS-accredited (per the clinic website). Reviews describe a practice that handles everyday problems and minor procedures—examples mentioned include same‑day appointments for itchy/sore ears, assessment and treatment for an eye ulcer, and full examinations for multiple pets with “several small procedures” done in the consult. Experiences appear vet-dependent: several owners describe prompt, helpful care, while one review describes feeling judged during an ulcer visit and concerns about treatment and pricing consistency.