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Cherryvale Playing Fields
A little fresh air before or after your visit.
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Forestside Veterinary Clinic, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
+442890184317
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Find themBelfast, Northern Ireland
Listing updated24 Sept 2026
In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.
About this practice
Forestside Veterinary Clinic is a first-opinion veterinary practice in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It's located at 4 Saintfield Rd, Belfast BT8 6AA. Their site lists services such as birds, exotic animals, dogs and anaesthesia and surgical. Reach the practice by phone on +442890184317, or check their website for details. Details here are community-sourced, so please confirm services and opening hours with the practice directly. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Cherryvale Playing Fields is around 0.86 km away. There's also a dog-friendly café in our directory nearby — Causeway Cafe, about 2.96 km away.
Services offered
Practice services
- Birds
- Exotic animals
- Dogs
- Anaesthesia And Surgical
- Animal Vet
- Annual Vaccine
- Blood Samples
- Cat Dental
- Cat Neutering
- Complex Surgeries
- Critical Care
- Dental Checks
- Dental Disease
- Dental Health
- Dental Issues
- Dental Procedures
- Dental Treatment
- Dog Dental
- Dog Neutering
- Dog Vaccine
- Emergency Treatment
- Exotic Pet
- Flea And Worming Prevention
- General Pet Care Health
- In-House Laboratory
- Kennel Cough Vaccine
- Kitten Vaccination Pack
- Nail Clips
- Nurse Consultation
- Pain Management
- Parasite Prevention
- Personalised Service
- Pet Dental Care
- Pet Food
- Pet Health Insurance
- Pet Surgery
- Pet Walks
- Preventative Healthcare
- Puppy Vaccination Pack
- Repeat Prescription
- Routine Checkups
- Routine Consultations
- Routine Health Checks
- Surgical Procedures
- Ultrasound Scans
- Vaccinations And Preventative Medicine
- Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Physiotherapy
- Weight Management
- X Rays & Ultrasound
- Yearly Vaccinations
Pets treated
Ask Forestside Veterinary Clinic which animals they treat before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.
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Frequently asked questions
A little more information before your visit.
Does Forestside Veterinary Clinic take on new clients?
Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Forestside Veterinary Clinic on +442890184317 and ask whether they're taking on new patients in Belfast.
What if my pet has an emergency near Belfast?
The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Terms & Conditions - Clare Vet Group, about 3.45 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.
Can I walk my dog near Forestside Veterinary Clinic?
Yes — Cherryvale Playing Fields is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 0.86 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.
Where can I park at Forestside Veterinary Clinic?
Forestside Veterinary Clinic is at 4 Saintfield Rd, Belfast BT8 6AA. Parking varies by site — some practices have their own spaces, others rely on nearby on-street or public car parks — so allow a little extra time, and call ahead if your pet is unwell or hard to move.
Can Forestside Veterinary Clinic see rabbits or small animals?
Forestside Veterinary Clinic's own service list mentions small or exotic pets, so they should be able to help — phone to confirm they can see your specific pet.
Nearby emergency vets
Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:
Flynn Vets Balmoral
Emergency
140 Stockmans Ln, Belfast BT9 7JE· 4.2 km
Ashwood Vets — Dundonald
24-hour
69-71 Comber Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2AE· 7.2 km
397 Old Holywood Rd, Holywood BT18 9QH· 8.4 km
Getting ready for the vet
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Pet owners in Belfast
If it’s an emergency
The nearest practice listing emergency or out-of-hours care is Terms & Conditions - Clare Vet Group (about 3.45 km away). Always phone before you travel.
Nearest 24-hour hospital: Terms & Conditions - Clare Vet Group (about 3.45 km).
Nearest vet practices
The closest practices to Forestside Veterinary Clinic by distance:
- Flynn Veterinary Centre1.24 km · directions
- Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic2.08 km · directions
- Ormeau Veterinary Clinic2.09 km · directions
- Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic2.56 km · directions
- City Vets Ravenhill Road3.02 km · directions
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