Eastside Vet Clinic – Vets in Belfast
Clinic Overview
Eastside Vet Clinic is part of Ace Vets, described on the clinic website as an independent veterinary group. The website highlights core general-practice care (including surgery, dentistry, vaccinations, microchipping, and wellness care plans) and also lists dermatology, imaging, and ophthalmology as specialties.
Recent reviews describe same-day/near-term appointments for urgent concerns (e.g., being told to come in for a red lump on a dog’s paw and having a sample taken), and vets who explain findings in detail and are “very reassuring.” However, there are also accounts of ongoing issues feeling under-investigated—one owner reports multiple visits for a persistent ear infection, seeing a different vet each time, and feeling treatment focused on repeat medication rather than exploring causes (diet/allergies were specifically mentioned as not being discussed). A separate review mentions a rude front-desk interaction on one visit, contrasting with other visits where reception was described as efficient and professional.
Services
Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services referenced include
- •Surgery, including spaying (mentioned in a review).
- •Dental care (listed on the website).
- •Vaccinations (listed on the website).
- •Microchipping (listed on the website).
- •Wellness care plans (listed on the website).
- •Emergency care services (stated on the website; no further details provided).
- •Dermatology (listed on the website; ear infection work-up and discussion of allergies is raised in reviews, with mixed experiences).
- •Imaging (listed on the website).
- •Ophthalmology (listed on the website).
- •Diagnostics/sampling, e.g., a sample taken from a lump on a paw, and ear cytology for an ear infection (both from reviews).
People
No individual vets are named in the provided material. What’s said about the team
- •Vets: Multiple reviewers describe vets as compassionate and reassuring, and say they explained everything in detail. One owner reports a vet quickly offered a possible diagnosis for a paw lump and took a sample, with handling that worked well for a dog who “can get a bit grumpy.”
- •Nursing support: In one review, a nurse helped hold and pet a nervous/grumpy dog during sampling.
- •Reception: Experiences conflict. Some reviews describe reception as lovely, efficient, and professional, while another describes a different receptionist as rude and making the client feel unwelcome.
Reviews
4.7 stars from 87 reviews. “”
- •Clear explanations and reassurance: owners mention vets who “explained everything in detail” and helped them feel at ease.
- •Handling during procedures/diagnostics: a dog with a painful/grumpy hind leg still had a sample taken, with the nurse supporting and calming the pet.
- •Mixed reports on continuity and longer-term problem solving: one owner describes four visits for the same ear infection, a different vet each time, and feeling the approach was repetitive (medication changes) rather than investigating underlying causes; another review set is very positive about vets “knowing exactly what was wrong straight away.”
- •Front-desk experience varies: one report of a rude receptionist contrasts with others praising reception as efficient and professional.
- •Cost mentioned but not quantified: one reviewer described pricing as “very reasonable,” while another felt they were repeatedly given “more expensive meds” for an ongoing issue (no amounts provided).
Animals Treated at Eastside Vet Clinic
Animals We Treat
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Reviews for Eastside Vet Clinic
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 87 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Adam Cheung
4 months ago
Rita Arr
5 months ago
Usually, I'm very happy with this place's staff and vets. every time I was attending an appointment the blue hair's girl was there. Yesterday (friday) other girl was at the desk. Very rude, with the ability to make you feel you're not welcome and, somehow, that you're asking for free things. People that don't enjoy their jobs should leave the charge to someone who does it.
Rita Arr
3 months ago
Usually, I'm very happy with this place's staff and vets. every time I was attending an appointment the blue hair's girl was there. Yesterday (friday) other girl was at the desk. Very rude, with the ability to make you feel you're not welcome and, somehow, that you're asking for free things. People that don't enjoy their jobs should leave the charge to someone who does it.
michelle b
4 months ago
Honestly one of the best vet practices I've ever been to and I have been to many Have been down twice in the last few days with my two kittens, receptionist was lovely, efficient & professional & both vets i seen were super compassionate, friendly, knowlegeble Knew exactly what was wrong straight away, very reassuring and explained everything in detail. And very reasonable price too which is always a bonus. Appreciate this little gem on our doorstep.
michelle b
7 months ago
Honestly one of the best vet practices I've ever been to and I have been to many Have been down twice in the last few days with my two kittens, receptionist was lovely, efficient & professional & both vets i seen were super compassionate, friendly, knowlegeble Knew exactly what was wrong straight away, very reassuring and explained everything in detail. And very reasonable price too which is always a bonus. Appreciate this little gem on our doorstep.
Becky Robinson
5 months ago
We noticed today that Buddy who is nearly 9 years old had a large red lump on his hind paw, I called was told to come in at 6.30, straightaway the vet made us feel at ease and quickly helped with a possible diagnosis, a sample was taken even though buddy can get a bit grumpy of touching his hind legs but the vet was fantastic and the nurse held and petted Buddy through it. Highly recommended Vet for your fur babies
Becky Robinson
7 months ago
We noticed today that Buddy who is nearly 9 years old had a large red lump on his hind paw, I called was told to come in at 6.30, straightaway the vet made us feel at ease and quickly helped with a possible diagnosis, a sample was taken even though buddy can get a bit grumpy of touching his hind legs but the vet was fantastic and the nurse held and petted Buddy through it. Highly recommended Vet for your fur babies
Samuel
5 months ago
There’s a lot I liked about this vet practice at first, and as a first-time dog owner, I really trusted that I was doing the right thing. But after four visits for the same ear infection. seeing a different vet each time and being sent away with more expensive meds, I started to feel like we were just going in circles. So I decided to try a different vet. Yes, an ear cytology was done, but that was pretty much it. No one ever asked about his diet or explained how food allergies might be different from environmental ones. Gut health was never brought up, and there was no deeper investigation into what could actually be causing the problem. It just felt like a short-term fix each time, rather than trying to get to the bottom of it. At the new practice, my dog had a proper assessment, and for the first time, things actually made sense. I got useful info, a clear plan, and felt like someone was finally looking at the bigger picture. There needs to be more joined-up thinking, especially for ongoing issues. People trust vets with their pets, please take the time to look a little deeper.
Samuel
7 months ago
There’s a lot I liked about this vet practice at first, and as a first-time dog owner, I really trusted that I was doing the right thing. But after four visits for the same ear infection. seeing a different vet each time and being sent away with more expensive meds, I started to feel like we were just going in circles. So I decided to try a different vet. Yes, an ear cytology was done, but that was pretty much it. No one ever asked about his diet or explained how food allergies might be different from environmental ones. Gut health was never brought up, and there was no deeper investigation into what could actually be causing the problem. It just felt like a short-term fix each time, rather than trying to get to the bottom of it. At the new practice, my dog had a proper assessment, and for the first time, things actually made sense. I got useful info, a clear plan, and felt like someone was finally looking at the bigger picture. There needs to be more joined-up thinking, especially for ongoing issues. People trust vets with their pets, please take the time to look a little deeper.
Nella Alakarhu
3 years ago
Daft Punk has been super well looked after by these lovely vets! She Got spayed today, is full of energy after a good nap after the surgery. Thank you! So happy to have a veterinary literally across the street ❤️ Highly recommended!
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