About Veterinary Care in Derry/Londonderry
This guide to veterinary clinics in Derry/Londonderry helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what’s available across Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland and highlights the highest-rated providers using verified public review data.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Derry/Londonderry
There are 21 veterinary clinics in Derry/Londonderry, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. There are 2 clinics specifically listed as treating dogs and cats (small-animal clinics). There are 2 clinics offering farm or large-animal services (1 farm animal clinic and 1 equine clinic). There are 9 clinics offering emergency or out-of-hours care. 24-hour cover is explicitly stated by at least one provider in the county (Coleraine Veterinary Practice describes care as available 24 hours a day), but emergency/out-of-hours listings for other clinics should not be assumed to mean round-the-clock opening.
Geographic coverage across the county
The county includes 9 towns. Examples include Dungiven, Coleraine, Claudy, Magherafelt, Limavady, Maghera, Derry City, and Drumahoe. Availability and the mix of services can vary by town within the county, so checking what a specific branch offers (including out-of-hours arrangements) matters when choosing a local practice.
What services are visibly available county-wide
Across the county, clinics collectively cover routine consultations and examinations, preventive care such as vaccinations/boosters, and diagnostics/assessment for illness or injury (for example, practices describing diagnosis and treatment planning in reviews). Emergency or urgent treatment is available through the 9 clinics that list emergency/out-of-hours care. County-wide visibility is strong: the 21 clinics have 3423 total Google reviews between them, and 20 clinics list a website, which makes it easier to verify opening hours, contact routes, and any out-of-hours instructions before you need them.
Emergency/out-of-hours clinics vs routine-hours clinics
Emergency or out-of-hours care is offered by 9 clinics, while 12 clinics do not list emergency provision and are therefore more likely to operate as routine-hours providers. Practically, this affects how you plan for urgent problems: if your pet becomes unwell at night or over a weekend, choosing a practice with a stated out-of-hours pathway can reduce delays and limit the need to find a separate provider under time pressure. It also affects continuity, because a clinic that provides its own emergency cover (or clearly states how it is delivered) can be easier to coordinate with for follow-up appointments after an acute episode.
Veterinary nurse training clinics vs non-training clinics
Veterinary nurse (VN) training is listed by 12 clinics, with 9 clinics not listed as VN training providers. For pet owners, a training-linked practice can indicate a larger clinical team structure and a workflow that includes supervised nursing support, which can be relevant for inpatient monitoring, post-treatment communication, and structured follow-up. Clinics that are not involved in VN training can still deliver high-quality routine and urgent care, but the staffing model and how nursing support is delivered may differ, so it’s worth checking what services are handled in-house and how aftercare questions are managed.
How mid-ranked and routine-focused practices fit in locally
Beyond the best-known providers, many county clinics play a routine-first role: day-to-day health checks, vaccinations, and assessment of common illnesses and minor injuries are core reasons owners use local practices. These clinics can be the most practical choice for ongoing care because they are often closer to home and can support regular appointment scheduling. Where more intensive or time-critical care is needed, owners may prefer a clinic that advertises emergency/out-of-hours availability or explicitly states 24-hour cover.
Overall, the county shows strong depth, with key features like emergency cover and VN training spread across multiple providers rather than being limited to a single practice.
Animal focus (companion vs large-animal)
Based on the listed service distribution, the county is not purely farm-focused: it includes companion-animal provision (2 small-animal clinics and 1 specialist/exotic clinic) alongside large-animal options (1 farm animal clinic and 1 equine clinic). This mix means owners should confirm species coverage when booking, especially if you have non-standard pets or require large-animal visits.
To choose between vets in Derry/Londonderry, use the ranked clinic list above to match your needs to the most suitable option based on location, species coverage, and whether emergency or out-of-hours care is available.
Data last refreshed: January 2026.
Top Vets in Derry/Londonderry
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Derry/Londonderry, ranked by service quality and reviews
Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice that says it has been providing veterinary care since 1969. Reviews most often point to quick access to appointments (including getting in via cancellations), vets who explain and reassure without pushing treatment, and follow-up updates after an animal is admitted (one reviewer describes being phoned with progress updates after bringing in an injured stray cat). Several reviewers also mention the clinic being clean and note reasonable pricing (without giving specific figures).
Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice that says it has been providing veterinary care since 1969. Reviews most often point to quick access to appointments (including getting in via cancellations), vets who explain and reassure without pushing treatment, and follow-up updates after an animal is admitted (one reviewer describes being phoned with progress updates after bringing in an injured stray cat). Several reviewers also mention the clinic being clean and note reasonable pricing (without giving specific figures).
Glenshane Veterinary Clinics is a multi-branch practice (ownership group not stated in the sources we have) treating companion animals as well as horses and farm animals (website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data). Reviewers most often describe a low-stress experience where staff get to know pets over time (e.g., different dogs’ personalities remembered, helping reduce stress), and there’s a specific account of middle-of-the-night emergency surgery that “saved my dog’s life” (review). The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included (website).
Glenshane Veterinary Clinics is a multi-branch practice (ownership group not stated in the sources we have) treating companion animals as well as horses and farm animals (website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data). Reviewers most often describe a low-stress experience where staff get to know pets over time (e.g., different dogs’ personalities remembered, helping reduce stress), and there’s a specific account of middle-of-the-night emergency surgery that “saved my dog’s life” (review). The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included (website).
Coleraine Veterinary Practice describes itself as providing pet healthcare “24 hours a day” and treating a wide range of animals (“from the biggest farmyard beasts to the smallest of furry friends”). Reviews most often focus on long-term routine care (annual vaccinations and check-ups) and support during end-of-life decisions, with multiple owners describing sensitive euthanasia appointments and aftercare touches (including providing pawprint copies). A few practical details come up repeatedly: staff answering questions by phone before visits so owners can make informed choices, and a Tuesday discount for over-60s mentioned by a long-term client.
Coleraine Veterinary Practice describes itself as providing pet healthcare “24 hours a day” and treating a wide range of animals (“from the biggest farmyard beasts to the smallest of furry friends”). Reviews most often focus on long-term routine care (annual vaccinations and check-ups) and support during end-of-life decisions, with multiple owners describing sensitive euthanasia appointments and aftercare touches (including providing pawprint copies). A few practical details come up repeatedly: staff answering questions by phone before visits so owners can make informed choices, and a Tuesday discount for over-60s mentioned by a long-term client.
Craemill Veterinary Clinic
Magherafelt
Our Score (78/100)
Craemill Veterinary Clinic is a small‑animal practice (dogs, cats and other small pets) that also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and states “Veterinary Practice of the Year 2016” (as written on the site). In reviews, owners most often describe a welcoming front‑of‑house experience and vets who take time with both pets and questions—examples include a vaccination visit where the vet helped a nervous dog relax, and comments about being thorough and patient during appointments.
Craemill Veterinary Clinic is a small‑animal practice (dogs, cats and other small pets) that also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic website promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and states “Veterinary Practice of the Year 2016” (as written on the site). In reviews, owners most often describe a welcoming front‑of‑house experience and vets who take time with both pets and questions—examples include a vaccination visit where the vet helped a nervous dog relax, and comments about being thorough and patient during appointments.
Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic
Derry City
Our Score (76/100)
Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals) and states it provides emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year with a vet always available. Recent reviews mention vets handling issues like eye infections (conjunctivitis treated with antibiotic eye drops) and “intense” operations with a longer recovery period. Several owners describe small but specific touches around end-of-life care (a condolence card and an ink paw-print offered as a keepsake). One owner reports a serious billing/administration dispute (a demand for payment for medication they say they only enquired about) that ended with the practice asking them to go elsewhere, so checking invoices and clarifying charges is a recurring decision point in the feedback.
Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals) and states it provides emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year with a vet always available. Recent reviews mention vets handling issues like eye infections (conjunctivitis treated with antibiotic eye drops) and “intense” operations with a longer recovery period. Several owners describe small but specific touches around end-of-life care (a condolence card and an ink paw-print offered as a keepsake). One owner reports a serious billing/administration dispute (a demand for payment for medication they say they only enquired about) that ended with the practice asking them to go elsewhere, so checking invoices and clarifying charges is a recurring decision point in the feedback.
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