You are in the best position to look for the subtle changes in behavior that may indicate your pet is suffering. It is important to stay alert to these signs, because the sooner your pet’s pain is diagnosed and treated, the sooner he or she can heal and resume a normal, happy life. How can […]
Home dental care is vital to keep your pet healthy and pain free. The best method is toothbrushing. Most pets can be trained to enjoy having their teeth brushed, especially if this is started with puppies and kittens. Diet also plays an improtant role.
Prices will vary depending on the care or treatment required by your pet.
Charity Spays and Neuters
We have teamed-up with the Dogs Trust and Cats Protection to carry out spays…
Please click here to view or download our advice sheet on keeping your pet at a healthy weight. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT IN DOGS https://www.hillspet.co.uk/health-conditions/dog/weight-management#panel-5 IS YOUR DOG OVERWEIGHT? DON’T TAKE IT LIGHTLY Did you know that 1 in 3 pets in the UK are overweight or obese?* Many of us don’t realize that our dog is […]
Bridget Davidson A.N.A. M.B.V.N.A. is our animal behaviourist. Bridget has attended Animal Behaviour courses at Liverpool University, and she has completed the Think Dog Intermediate and Advanced Courses on-line. Bridget is able to give advice about all behaviour problems including: destructive behaviour house soiling separation problems fears and phobias Bridget can be contacted at the […]
You can order repeat prescriptions by e-mail and get 5% discount on all prescriptions. Email the following details to: info@rathgaelvets.com 1. Name of Pet 2. Your Surname and first line of address 3. Name of drug and strength,usually in mg 4. Quantity required. Please Note: The law requires us to re-assess your pet at least […]
Diabetic Clinic It is important to monitor your diabetic pet regularly to assess the evolution and control of their diabetes and thus determine changes in their insulin requirements. The goal of treatment of diabetes mellitus is to minimise: the clinical signs of diabetes the risk of hypoglycaemia the development of long term complications This clinic […]
Socialise your puppy with our helpful, free puppy party meetings At Rathgael Vets, we realise how important it is to socialise your puppy with other dogs. And so, every month we run Puppy Parties. By helping them to become familiar with all shapes and sizes of dogs from a young age, you’re taking a big […]
Based in Brook Lane, Bangor, County Down, the entire Rathgael Vets team is dedicated to providing top quality treatment and care for your dogs, cats and rabbits. We understand that your pets can be as important as members of your family and we always treat them with the respect they deserve.
We're a very well established vets in Northern Ireland, with the BBC's "The Pet Set" series recently highlighting our top level work in pet dentistry. Indeed, our own Richard Kelly is one of the leading pet dental specialists in the North and South of Ireland.
Emma started working at Rathgael Vets in 2017. She is a 2nd year trainee vet nurse but has been working in veterinary practice for over 10 years. Emma loves being back home in Bangor and she brings with her years of experience from working in various practices in the province.She has a keen interest in […]
Rachel qualified from Liverpool University in 2009 and began locum work at Rathgael in 2010. She was given a permanent position at Rathgael in 2010 and she is a valued member of the team.
Jazmine started working at Rathgael Vets in 2015. She studied at CAFRE Greenmount and qualified as an Animal Nursing Assistant in 2017. Jazmine runs our Fat Fighters clinic and is keen to provide healthy nutrition advice to all pets to help provide a longer healthier life. Jazmine is a self confessed ”Crazy Cat Lady” and […]
Sarah graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2016. She completed an internship in 2017, at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, in Hampshire and moved back to Bangor in August that year. Sarah has a particular interest in Neurology, Anaesthesia and Imaging. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, roller derby and frisbee.
Karen has been a member of staff at Rathgael Veterinary Clinic for ten years.
Dawn joined the practice in 1990 as trainee nurse and became professionally qualifed in 1993.
