Medivet Ballymena Grove Rd

Grove Vets Limited

028 2565 6023

4.8 /5
224 reviews

17 Grove Rd, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6UB

Get directions

Please call us to book an appointment.

Garden, Disability Friendly, Cattery, There is plenty of parking available

Please ask in practice about our healthcare plan

Contact us
Mon  -  Open now
Tue  -  Open now
Wed  -  Open now
Thu  -  Open now
Fri  -  Open now
Sat  -  Open now

Our opening hours are subject to change.

Mon  - 
Tue  - 
Wed  - 
Thu  - 
Fri  - 
Sat  - 

Our opening hours are subject to change.

Out of hours practice

Vets Now Belfast

028 9508 2126

193 Belmont Rd, Belfast, BT4 2AE

Consult fee from £211.50 inc VAT. Prices are subject to change.

Meet the team

Richard

Veterinary Surgeon


View bio

Richard

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from Glasgow vet school in 2008 and have worked in this veterinary practices since. i am married to Clarie and have 4 children my main interest outside of work are my family, faith and farming

Heather

Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Manager


View bio

Heather

Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Manager

My name is Heather. I graduated from UCD in Dublin in 2002. I have worked in Ballymena since I graduated with a certificate in small animal medicine in 2015. My main interest is in small animal medicine. Outside of veterinary I am partner in Carncome Farm.

James

Branch Partner and Veterinary Surgeon


View bio

James

Branch Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

Hi my names is James. I graduated from Glasgow university in 1997. I worked in a mixed practice in north Antrim for a year before settling at Ballymena. I became branch partner. My main interest now is small animals surgery. Outside veterinary I am partner in Carncome Farms, a large mixed farming enterprise.

Mark

Branch Partner and Veterinary Surgeon


View bio

Mark

Branch Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from Bristol university in 1997 , immediately returning to Northern Ireland to begin work in Ballymena and have remained here ever since. From an early age I knew veterinary was the only career for me. I consider it a great privilege to be part of the excellent team here at Medivet Ballymena as we work together everyday. Outside of work I enjoy reading, music, cycling and spending time with my family and our dog Tilly.

Alina

Veterinary Surgeon


View bio

Alina

Veterinary Surgeon

My name is Elena Alina Sandu, I'm from Romania but I have lived in Northern Ireland since 2015 with my husband and our two daughters. I finished University of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 in my hometown. I have been enrolled with the RCVS since November 2016. I love walking in the evenings with my dog Pufy, I also like to travel and listen to music.

Lynn

Student Veterinary Nurse (Head Patient Care Assistant)


View bio

Lynn

Student Veterinary Nurse (Head Patient Care Assistant)

Hi, my name is Lynn, I am currently attending Greenmount college studying Level 3 Veterinary Nursing. I have worked here since 2005, after gaining employment after work experience.

Tammy

Patient Care Assistant


View bio

Tammy

Patient Care Assistant

Hi, my name is Tammy, I am a Patient Care Assistant, I started her in 2007, I attended Greenmount College in 2009 to study the Animal Nursing Assistant course. I love to care for sick animals & watch their journey to recovery, I also have a keen interest in kittens & puppies & observing their growth into adulthood. I have 2 cats called Arthur & Frank who I adopted from the practice & a Gecko called Betty.

Emma

Patient Care Assistant


View bio

Emma

Patient Care Assistant

Hi, my name is Emma, I am a Patient Care Assistant, I started here in September 2021 during placement from West Regional college while studying the Veterinary Care Assistant course, during this time I gained employment. I have 3 dogs & 1 tortoise as pets. My favourite thing in practice is observing interesting surgical procedures & caring for all our clients' pets.

Gillian

Pet Groomer


View bio

Gillian

Pet Groomer

I've worked here as a groomed since 2016. I have my own fur babies - I have 2 Kerry blues called Kerry and Grace and a cat called Tom and in my spare time I enjoy baking and cooking .

Elizabeth

Office Manager


View bio

Elizabeth

Office Manager

I have worked here since 2007 on reception then from 2022 as office manger. I enjoy walks, going out for food and spending time with my family.

Robin

Practice Coordinator


View bio

Robin

Practice Coordinator

Hi I my name is Robin. I am practice coordinator. I began working here as a PCA and have took other opportunities since. I have enthusiasm for technology and animals.

Helen

Client Care Assistant


View bio

Helen

Client Care Assistant

I have worked here for 13years, I love animals and coffee and the sea

Jack

Client Care Assistant


View bio

Jack

Client Care Assistant

Hi i'm Jack, I am working here as a summer full time job. My interests are farming & rugby.

Tracey

Client Care Assistant


View bio

Tracey

Client Care Assistant

I have worked here for 5 years. I love going out for coffee and my favorite place is Portsweart

  • Your vet in Ballymena

    Welcome to Medivet Ballymena Grove Rd, we provide a wide range of veterinary services and facilities. We're a kind and caring team in Ballymena who aim to provide exceptional care to you and your pet. We aim to ensure your beloved companion leads a happy and healthy life.

    We look forward to welcoming you and your pet.

Pet Advice You Can Trust

Vaccinations

Protect your pet from a number of serious illnesses by making sure their vaccinations are all up to date.

View all services

Parasite Care

Keep your pet - and house - free from parasites with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

View all services

Pet Neutering

Neutering is a medical procedure that prevents pets from being able to reproduce, and comes with a host of other health benefits.

View all services

Microchipping

Microchipping is an easy and pain-free way of keeping track of your precious pets should they wander or get lost.

View all services

15 Minute Consultations

With our 15-minute consultations, you have enough time to ask our expert vets any - and every - question you might have regarding your pet’s health and lifestyle.

24 Hour Emergency Vet Care

Receive exceptional care, day or night, at our pioneering 24-hour emergency pet care centres.

Animal Health Certificate (for pet travel)

Your local Medivet practice will be able to issue an Animal Health Certificate for EU travel.

Cat Friendly Vet Clinics

Some of our practices have been awarded cat-friendly clinic status by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).

View all services

Dentistry

Caring for all aspects of your pet’s oral health is easy with our excellent dental facilities.

View all services

In-house Laboratory

Quick and efficient testing at our state-of-the-art in-house laboratories is just one aspect of the exceptional care we offer.

Ultrasound

A pet ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to view your pet's internal organs and identify potential issues.

View all services

X-Rays

We use x-ray machines to quickly diagnose issues that might affect your pet.

View all services

24 Hour Intensive Care

Our 24 hour practices and external out-of-hours providers offer exceptional, around-the-clock intensive care to critically ill pets.

Acupuncture

Some of our practices use acupuncture to give pets a gentle yet effective pain relief for a number of conditions.

View all services

CT Imaging

Our Computed Tomography (CT) technology allows us to create detailed 3D images of your pet to help diagnoses and create effective treatment plans.

View all services

ECG

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, non-invasive test used to detect certain defects in your pet’s heart.

View all services

Endoscopy

Using a tiny, flexible camera, we’re able to view internal body parts with little surgical intervention.

View all services

Home Visits

We know that sometimes it just isn’t possible for you or your pet to travel into one of our practices to receive care. At times like this, our capable and compassionate veterinary teams often offer at home visits.

View all services

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is used to treat and prevent conditions related to mobility and comfort. These can be caused by ageing, illness or injury.

View all services

Keyhole Surgery

At Medivet, we’re proud to offer keyhole surgery as an option at many of our practices.

View all services

Laser Surgery

We use cutting-edge laser technology in our soft-tissue surgeries to ensure your pet achieves the best results.

View all services

Laser Treatment

Pet laser treatment can be used to help promote healing and reduce inflammation and pain, from chronic arthritis to post surgical wound treatment. The treatment is pain free and non-invasive.

View all services

Medivet Labs

Medivet Labs is dedicated to providing a quality diagnostic laboratory service to the veterinary profession using modern technology combined with professional excellence and personal care.

View all services

MRI Scans

We use cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to help us diagnose a range of problems.

View all services

Nurse Clinics

Receive expert advice from our experienced nurses on keeping your pet healthy and happy.

View all services

Online Appointment Booking

We’re excited to share with you that Medivet clients* can now book appointments online.

View all services

Orthopaedic Theatre

Our specialist orthopaedic theatres mean we can confidently treat conditions that affect your pet’s musculoskeletal system.

Pet Cremation

Cremation offers a way to help you remember your pet should the worst happen. Find out more about what happens and the support available.

View all services

Pet Euthanasia

Find out what pet euthanasia means and what to expect.

View all services

Radioactive Iodine

Radioactive Iodine is a treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats.

Vet Blood Supplies

Vet Blood Supplies is part of the Medivet community, and together we work to save the lives of dogs across the country.

View all services