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Forestside Veterinary Clinic

Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Details checked19 Jul 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

✓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

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Forestside Veterinary Clinic before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

Glenburn Vet

Emergency

384 Antrim Road, BT36 5EJ· 12.3 km

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Jubilee Veterinary Centre

Emergency

Jubilee Road, Newtownards· 13.9 km

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Glenburn Vets

Emergency

7 Nutts Corner Road, Crumlin, BT29 4BW· 20.2 km

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Academy Veterinary Centre

Emergency

6 Academy Street, Stranraer, DG9 7DR· 68.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

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 Glenburn Vet, about 12.32 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.