Best Vets in Ballymena – Complete Local Guide

Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic is set up for everyday primary-care work (check-ups, vaccinations/boosters, treating infections) alongside in-clinic procedures such as dental work and surgery. The clinic also states it provides 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention

• •Clear explanations of options and treatment plans, including vets taking time to talk through symptoms and treatments.
• •Handling anxious pets gently (for example, staff helping with a nervous cat that became incontinent in the car, including cleaning the carrier while the pet was assessed).
• •Follow-up/continuity (return visits booked for check-ups and boosters; continuity of care specifically praised).
• •Advance pricing transparency (“prices are given in advance so never any unexpected surprises,” per one review).

Medivet Ballymena Grove Road – Grove Vets is part of the Medivet group. Reviews most often describe a practice geared to routine appointments plus urgent, short-notice problems—such as a dog seen after a fall on a busy Saturday morning and a kitten taken straight in after a phone call. Several owners also mention end-of-life care, describing staff being respectful during euthanasia and, in one case, sending a condolence card afterwards. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Oldstone Veterinary Clinic is a purpose-built practice that, according to its website, has over 20 years’ experience and offers 24-hour emergency care 7 days a week. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being able to reach a vet out of hours and getting help quickly (including for an injured kitten found at the roadside). Owners also describe a smaller-practice feel with “honest and realistic” discussions of treatment options, and one long-term client recounts support during end-of-life care including arranging cremation.

Ballymena Pet Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary practice established September 2019, and it says it is one of the few practices that openly publishes its prices on its website. Based on its own service list, it’s set up for routine care (vaccinations, consultations, parasite prevention, microchipping), common procedures (neutering, dental treatment), and emergency care.

From the latest reviews, owners most often mention

• •Clear communication (including from “emails to appointment”) and vets who explain things in an “informative” way.
• •Dogs being handled in a way that leaves them comfortable enough to return excited after previous procedures (one owner describes this as their “absolute testament” of the clinic’s handling).
• •A serious negative account alleging delayed surgery and unnecessary medication costs—which conflicts with the predominantly positive experiences described elsewhere.

Dogs Trust Ballymena is a Dogs Trust rehoming centre (not a veterinary clinic) with capacity to care for up to 50 dogs at a time. The site describes facilities geared toward assessing and preparing dogs for adoption, including a training barn, woodland walks and a large field. Recent reviewers mainly talk about adopting dogs here and describe a structured adoption process where staff answer questions, check suitability, and provide support such as training guidance after adoption; several also comment that the dogs appear well looked after and the premises are bright, clean, and professional.