Flynn Vets Commons Brae – Vets in Belfast
Clinic Overview
Flynn Vets Commons Brae in Belfast is part of the Flynn Vets group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice handles routine care as well as more complex cases, with examples including orthopaedic, eye and soft-tissue surgery alongside structured aftercare. Recent feedback highlights a friendly, efficient team, calm handling of anxious pets, and thoughtful support during serious illness and end-of-life care.
Services
- •Routine veterinary care: Reviews mention check-ups, annual vaccinations, boosters, injections, medication collection, and practical advice given during appointments.
- •Support for nervous or anxious pets: Several owners describe patient, low-stress handling, including taking extra time, getting down to the dog’s level, and using treats, reassurance, and clear explanations during visits.
- •Surgery and follow-up care: Review examples include TPLO surgery with good recovery and post-op support via the Pet Smart app, eye-ulcer surgery with healing reported afterwards, and splenic tumour removal after a second-opinion consultation.
- •Cancer support and palliative care: One family describes the team helping ease a dog’s pain and discomfort to allow more comfortable time at home before euthanasia.
- •End-of-life and bereavement support: Feedback mentions euthanasia handled with dignity, along with memorial touches such as paw prints, a hair cutting, and a sympathy card.
- •Extra practical help: Reviews also mention help outside the main reason for the visit, including grooming advice and quick assistance when a cat became tangled in a collar.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits below average relative to similar practices. Reviews also describe it as reasonably priced, good value for money, and not prone to overcharging or pushy selling.
People
- •Ciara: Praised for a calm, patient approach with an anxious dog during a check-up and annual vaccinations, including practical advice around behavioural changes.
- •Dan: Mentioned for explaining the risks and benefits of surgery for a splenic tumour, and in connection with TPLO surgery followed by a good recovery.
- •Terry: Thanked for care around a dog’s eye-ulcer surgery, with the owner reporting successful healing afterwards.
- •Michelle: Appreciated for end-of-life support and memorial touches, including paw prints, a hair cutting, and a sympathy card.
- •Reception team and wider staff: Recent reviews repeatedly mention friendly front-desk support, quick appointments, and a helpful manner with both pets and owners.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 43 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall.
- •Reviewers frequently mention friendly vets and receptionists, with several saying they feel their pets are in good hands.
- •Appointments appear easy to arrange, and some owners specifically mention being seen quickly or having smooth medication collection.
- •There is continued praise for calm handling of anxious dogs, with vets taking time, explaining treatment clearly, and helping pets settle.
- •Owners also highlight successful treatment and practical support, including eye surgery follow-up, booster visits, help with a tangled collar, and fees described as reasonable or good value.

