My Dog Tiffany and I were lucky to have 15 years together. Tiffany was a tiny Yorkshire terrier…read morethat I brought here from New York when I moved to Donaghadee. I knew the day would come when I would have to say goodbye to her and I dreaded that day. When Tiffany got ill I brought her to Dr Michael Watts and he immediately made a connection with her and with me. He is not the "white coat" vet I'm used to and I felt he was the most genuine, honest and down to earth vet I ever met. He was soft spoken, kind and caring. For a week I came every day to his clinic and he watched over Tiffany, evaluated her and gave her medication to ease her pain. When a week went by and her condition started to spiral downwards, Dr Watts was honest and softly told me, " it's time to say good bye" - words I knew were coming but did not want to hear. Although I took her home one last time, I realized I could not let her suffer any more and I called Dr Watts. He immediately cleared his schedule and I came to his clinic. He gave me the time to spend with her and when the moment was right he gave her pain relief and she went to sleep in my arms, like she always loved to do and had done for the past 15 years. I know the passing of Tiffany was unavoidable, however I felt lucky that her last moments were in the hands of Dr Watts. I will never forget his kind, professional and gentle ways and the sense he gave me that my dog was in good hands and I couldn't ask for a better ending to the most beautiful and loving dog, Tiffany. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU Dr Michael Watts.

From the owner: Veterinary care for pets in Kircubbinread more

We take our little pooch here when she is feeling poorly, and they've looked after her from when…read moreshe was a little pup, making sure she gets her injections and inoculations. What I do like about them is they have several branches, and you can visit any of them, but what I don't like is you never see the same vet twice. I would imagine, like a doctor, if they get to know the patient they have a better understanding of their health? Maybe that's just me. Anyway, I usually go to the Cavehill Road branch and we always get an appointment very quickly. The girl on reception knows all the pets and takes a real interest in them, which is always nice. It's a tiny wee place though, so if you're afraid of any other animals, you could be surrounded by them at close quarters! They have operated on our dog twice and have always taken good care of her. The emergency vet is great too, they ring you straight back and will talk you through any issues on the phone. I would recommend Clare Vet group to look after any pet.

This is a fantastic vet group. They take really good care of the animals and keep you up to date…read morewith there progress. they also have a 24 hr emergency line which you can phone if you have concerns about your pet. I bring my dog here and although he is a big wimp they really put him at ease - then stick a big needle in him!!! I had him neutered here and they really took good care of him, he was back home in a day and i was able to phone the on call vet for advice later that night. They have special deals for people who are unemployed so they can get animals neutered for free.

We have been here many times now with our little dog. I wanted to wait for a few visits to pass…read morebefore I left a review in case the excellent service was a one off. We have been to many vets before we moved to the area. I always felt like the vets didn't care it was all a money racket. They pumped our dog full of expensive medication hoping something would work. This is not the case at this practice. Every vet we have seen managed to keep the dog calm while injecting her or prodding at her. They explain why they are doing what they are doing. They don't jump straight to every medication that could be used to treat similar symptoms. Like you would diagnose a human, they proceed with a process of elimination. We (and our bank balance) like this approach. I highly recommend this practice if you are looking for excellent care for your pet.

Called the vet for an appointment, no bother, seen dog promptly and did not cost the earth ,unlike…read moresome vets. Very well pleased. Stephen Hardy

have been using this practice for nearly 20years,well run,very caring vets and not forgetting the…read morenurses and all at reception.i wouldn,t go any where else.

Top vets surgery. All the staff are wonderful, polite & friendly, cheery, & very knowledgeable…read more They are very respectful to their animal clients, and we have used them from anything from our dogs and cats, to a cockatiel, our horses and our stud guinea pigs. They have modern up to date equipment, decent sized waiting room, nice dispensary. Reasonably priced, and very trustworthy. The best vetinary service we have had, and we have tried other practices locally. Cant fault them and the staff all make a potentially very distressing time, easier to deal with. We have our full confidence in all the team of vets, vet nurses, receptionists etc, and highly recommend them.

ive been to see the vets right from age of 7wks,i was a very poorlypuppy and early died.if alan…read morecochrane and everyone else hdnt been so good i dnt think my mummy wold be doing this now.i saw alan every week till i was 3montshs old.he checked me thouroghly every time ,i even gt special baths,when i saw him i got very excited and happy cos he was very kind.the nurss always greeted me withkises and hugs,what more does a puppy need.my big bro goes thee too and hes not scared either and hes a wimp.now im a big boy (6months),i am so well and happy and i ow it all to these guys.best vets ever.and do you know my cousin down southgoes to see her vet and she pys £45 just to seesreven o double bonus,s academy vets are vry wel priced,well so my mummy and daddy say.THAN YOU GUYS ,SPC ALAN C, XXXXXXXX jakey galloway xxxxxx

Unfortunately I've had to come here a few times with my 2 pups because they were unwell and I have…read moreto say it's amazing!!!! They are brilliant with all pets large and small and they have amazing friendly staff who are always more than happy to help and answer any questions I may have had. I always recommend here to everyone because I always get an appointment with in a few days and if I needed one asap in an emergency they always fitted me in. They also have a dog grooming parlour in this building.

Cedar grove has been my families favourite place to take our pets to and usually only for routine…read moreimmunizations. Last year id spotted a cat in the neighbourhood that looked like a stray and it was shaking and fitting and I picked it up and drove it straight to the vets, it turned out it had been poisoned and wasn't chipped , it was a male cat and didn't need neutered. It pulled through and the vets told me to take it back to where I found it and let it go. I see it sometimes about the place and it looks like its looked after. Relived I didn't end up getting a bill for it , they know me from being in every year though with my mums cat. There's a small shop with pet accessories and foods and my last time there was a cat asleep in one of the pet beds in the shop bit, I thought it was a teddy for a while but it is apparently the resident cat.

I'm sure if you're reading this you own a pet, or you're thinking about one. Whether it be a cat,…read moredog, horse, hamster, snake, we love them all individually. We all want the best quality, affordable care for our animals. So I send my dog (a 12 yr old, golden Labrador called Nikki) to Doherty's Vets in Carrickfergus. I have and always will trust them completely. Nikki is always very well looked after, I used to have a moggy cat called Sooty, who during his long life was treated brilliantly too. Unfortunately it was here where Sooty passed away, in my dads arms, very sad :( , but Mr Doherty was brilliant and kind and compassionate. I'll never forget him for that. All the staff are very caring, gentle with the animals and seem very kind, they're patient and from what I've seen they're all very knowledgeable. Mr Doherty offers a range of services including treating small animals and pets, offers morning, afternoon & evening consultations, a 24 hour emergency call out service, vaccination & neutering, and a clean, sterile veterinary surgery with fully equipped facilities.