Lisburn Vets4Pets
Inside Pets at HomeSprucefield Shopping Centre
Hillsborough Road
Lisburn
Country Antrim
BT27 5UN
Telephone: 028 9262 8088
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Meet the team
Barry qualified from University College, Dublin in 2003 and has worked in mixed practice, both north and south of the border until finally opening up his own clinic, along with wife Christina, here in 2012. He has a passion for all aspects of small animal practice with a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery. At home, he is busy with son Fox and looking after his two rescue goats. He is also allowed to share his home with 4 cats and a dog. He is also a keen reader and enjoys cycling and painting.
Becky graduated from University of Liverpool in 2019. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice with a particular interest in surgery and loves seeing border collies. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, drawing, socialising and training/walking her border collies Jaffa and Paddy.
Sarah McGivern
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS
Christina is a qualified Vet Nurse who trained at the University College Dublin. She has over 20 years experience in nursing and has worked in both small animal and mixed practice before opening up the Lisburn surgery with husband Barry in 2012. She loves all aspects of her job but has a particular interest in behaviour, welfare and rehoming. She has fostered and rehomed many animals in the past. Outside of work, she is kept busy with her son Fox and her own pets, which includes 4 cats, 2 goats and of course, Brian the dog!
In 2007 she graduated from University College, Dublin with a BSc in Zoology, following this she went on and achieved a MSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Queens University Belfast. She has extensive experience working with animals and has volunteered in rescue centres across the country. She has been with the practice since opening in 2012 and became a qualified nurse in 2016. She enjoys socialising and going to the gym and has a cat called Smokey.
Vicki joined Vets4Pets in 2018 as a student nurse. She has previously worked in numerous veterinary clinics which allowed her to complete her Animal Nursing Assistant course at Greenmount in 2016. She qualifed as a registered Veterinary Nurse in 2021. She enjoys socialising and has two dogs called and Pippa and Archie.
Ruth studied veterinary nursing in Dundalk and qualified in 2019. She has worked in Vets4Pets Lisburn part time as a student nurse since 2017, after carrying out work experience in the practice. She enjoys working with exotic animals, especially rabbits. Outside of work she enjoys socialising and travelling.
Chloe worked as an animal nursing assistant for 4 years before starting her veterinary nursing course. She has now finished her final year of veterinary nursing at greenmount and is a fully qualified Veterinary nurse. She loves being involved in orthopaedic surgery and being able to help nurse an animal back to full health. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and walking her Labradoodle Poppy.
Liz has been a receptionist with Vets4Pets Lisburn since opening in 2012. She joined the surgery as she has a real love for animals and wants to make a difference in their and their owner’s lives. At home she has a wonderful little boy Corey and two step children Adam and Holly. She also has a rescue dog called Dexter. Outside work, she loves walking and socialising and spending time with her family.
Nicola trained and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse many years ago and moved to the role of receptionist after having her children. She joined the team at the start of 2022.
Outside of work, Nicola enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with 2 cats Winnie and Dennis.
Elizabeth Ponticelli
Receptionist
Vets4Pets Lisburn is locally owned by husband and wife team Barry and Christina Palmer. They opened up the practice together in 2012 after spending many years gaining experience in both mixed and small animal clinics.
Since then, we have had the pleasure of welcoming thousands of pets to the clinic.
We have a very friendly and close knit team of genuine animal lovers who will provide the very best of care to your pets. We take pride in providing a no fear approach when handling our patients, ensuring each visit is as stress free as possible.
Our vets and nurses are all highly qualified with a vast range of experience. We offer a wide range of services alongside our routine consultations and surgery. This includes orthopaedic surgery such as hip replacements, fracture repairs and knee surgery, endoscopy, athroscopy, digital X Ray, Ultrasound, inhouse laboratory, visiting MRI scanner, nurse consultations/clinics and much much more!
We look forward to welcoming you and your pets.
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Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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Open 7 Days a WeekWe are open 7 days a week.
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Airway SurgeryAirway Surgery
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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ArthroscopyArthroscopy (also called arthroscopic or keyhole surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope, an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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Blood TransfusionTreats many critically ill cats and dogs and our pioneering blood donor programme helps keep them alive.
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Chemotherapy & Cancer TreatmentDogs and cats that receive chemotherapy feel normal the day they are given the drug.
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Cruciate SurgerySurgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Ear SurgeryEar Surgery service is available to keep your pet free from any infections.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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EndoscopyEnables us to capture real-time images of internal organs and structures using an endoscope.
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Fracture RepairOrthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In house blood transfusionsIn house blood transfusions
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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Locally OwnedThis practice is locally owned.
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MedicationMedication
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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OrthopaedicsSurgery of joints and bones.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
Health Plans
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Complete Care Junior
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Complete Care Senior
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Out of hours
193 Belmont Road
Belfast
BT4 2AE
Tel: Telephone: 028 9065 1729
Standard consultation fees start from £276
Referral Service
For all vet referrals, please complete the referral form