List of best vets around Derry and Strabane
Three practices across Derry city, Claudy and Strabane, checked against the RCVS’s official register of UK vet practices, with addresses, phone numbers and opening hours. If you’re weighing up whether a symptom is worth a call, our sick dog symptoms guide is a useful read, though your vet is the one to ask.
1. St Elmo Veterinary Centre – Skeoge, Derry
Address: Unit 2, Northwest Business Complex, Skeoge Industrial Estate, Beraghmore Road, Derry/Londonderry BT48 8SE
Phone: 028 7135 3538
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, closed Sunday
Accreditation: RCVS Practice Standards Scheme, Core Standards (Small Animal); RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice
2. Cumber House Veterinary Surgery – Claudy
Address: 56a Cumber Road, Claudy, Co Londonderry BT47 4JA
Phone: 028 7133 8777
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, closed Sunday
3. Parkview Veterinary Clinic – Strabane
Address: Unit 46, Orchard Road Industrial Estate, Orchard Road, Strabane BT82 9FR
Phone: 028 7138 2636
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm (daily 1–2pm by appointment only), closed Sunday
Accreditation: RCVS Practice Standards Scheme – Core Standards (Equine), Farm Animal General Practice and Small Animal General Practice
Tips for Choosing a Vet in Derry and Strabane
- Claudy and Strabane are a drive rather than a walk from most of Derry city, so factor that in if something urgent comes up.
- Ask your own practice who covers out of hours, and save the number before you need it.
- Check whether a practice takes walk-ins or needs a booking.
- Keep vaccination and microchip records together. If you like everyday extras such as dog supplements and vitamins, Calmshops has a range, but speak to your vet before changing anything.
- A quick, calm visit just to say hello can make later appointments easier for a nervous dog.
Conclusion
The best vet is the one you trust and can reach easily. For more local help, see our Derry and Strabane dog services hub. Addresses and phone numbers come from the RCVS’s official practice register and can change, so please confirm with the practice before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a vet in Strabane itself?
Yes, Parkview Veterinary Clinic on Orchard Road, which also holds RCVS Practice Standards Scheme accreditation across several animal categories.
Which vet is closest to Derry city centre?
St Elmo Veterinary Centre, at the Skeoge Industrial Estate, is the practice within Derry city itself. Cumber House and Parkview are a drive out, in Claudy and Strabane.
Where do these listings come from?
From the RCVS’s official register of UK vet practices. Details can change, so confirm opening hours and services with the practice before you travel.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
