
Jubilee Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice with 24/7 emergency care listed in its services, and it’s also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the latest reviews, owners most often talk about dogs and cats, but there are also multiple recent accounts involving reptiles and birds (tortoises, bearded dragon, macaw, snake). Experiences appear mixed for exotic pets: some owners credit the practice with solving long-running reptile issues and supporting recovery after illness, while others report serious concerns about decision-making and handling in exotic cases (including complaints about imaging quality, antibiotics/oxygen decisions, and euthanasia advice).
Concrete details mentioned by owners include: a treatment plan created for a tortoise after a year of unresolved issues elsewhere, a report of appointments obtained for a bearded dragon, and emergency/urgent capability referenced as “24/7 on-site emergency care” by a reviewer. One negative bird review specifically describes an unclear X-ray and a perceived delay in providing oxygen for respiratory symptoms.
Georgia (vet, per reviews)
Praised in some reviews for being “thorough and friendly” during a macaw visit and for helping with a tortoise’s recovery after a hibernation-related illness.
Criticised in another review concerning a macaw with respiratory issues, where the reviewer alleges oxygen should have been given immediately and disputes the treatment approach.
Michael (vet, per reviews)
Mentioned by long-term bird owners as the vet who “looked after” their macaw for many years, and another review describes him as dealing with birds at a zoo (as stated by the reviewer).
Noted in one negative review in the context of a perceived decline in bird care after he was no longer the main vet involved.
4.7 stars from 388 reviews. The latest written reviews describe long-term client use and a clean, friendly environment, with a clear split between strong routine-dog/cat experiences and more variable exotic-pet experiences. “”
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Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 388 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
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EDITED TO ADD UPDATE. My mums macaw sadly passed away in her arms 6 days after his visit to Jubilee vets. They wasted 2 days of his life when GEORGIA should have put him straight on to oxygen. But instead gave him a stupid 12 hour antibiotic shot. So well done Georgia on your stellar job of not acting correctly, a macaw is supposed to live 60+ years. My mums bird was never ill in the 18 years he was alive and he visited Michael all those years. Georgia takes over, does his beak trimming and all of a sudden he is ill weeks later. Birds mask illness, so he was ill for god knows how long before he presented with symptoms, as a vet, oxygen should have been the first port of call for respiratory issues. Now my mum has to look at a box with his ashes. Thanks again Don't bother bringing anything other than a cat or dog here. Looked over my mums parrot, gave him an antibiotic shot that only lasts 12 hours , took a very unclear xray with his wings in the way and sent him home, £200 later. 2 days later he collapsed and is now in an oxygen tank with another vets, which should have been done with jubilee, should have been given oxygen immediately, and as a vets they should know respiratory issues and birds do not go well. Honestly not surprised as they all seem to be interested in money and money alone. Disgusted in the way they have handled this. It was good when Michael was there to specifically look after him as they have had their macaw for 18 years and never any issues until now.
2 weeks ago
Great vets, friendly and helpful staff. Had ongoing health issues with a tortoise I adopted for over a year and this vet helped me get to the bottom of it and sorted a treatment plan where previous ones could not. I'm extremely greatful and would recommend to other reptile owners.
3 weeks ago
Very clean area for all pets. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Prices competitive
2 months ago
positive experiences with dogs and cats, however i do not recommend going for exotic vets. was told my snake (who was very badly injured with an internal spinal injury) would be seeing an exotic vet last week, however was not in when i arrived (could’ve phoned and let me know) , when being seen by standard vet he was picked up, and his limp half quite literally flicked ?? so he was dangling and his limp part swinging(could’ve injured him further) and very dismissively said “well that’s not good”. he got an x ray and messages were passed on to jubilee’s so called exotic vet. the next day, i received a phone call from the “exotic” vet who had not consulted or seen my snake, who cold heartedly said to have him euthanised, as he was “immobile” very much not true i immediately went to ring another exotic vet for a second opinion, and jubilee sent over x ray’s. the vet i then saw immediately rejected the idea that he was paralysed, or that his spinal cord was severed (as he clearly had control over movement in his tail) however couldn’t properly diagnose the internal injury as the x ray file was not good enough. he expressed his concern that Jubilee had not immediately given my snake a course of antibiotics (for external injuries), instead a singular dose, only when i asked myself, and by the next day was encouraging putting him down. hopefully there is a healthy future for my snake, as i have been told by multiple other opinions that there is hope for him. however the neglect and dismissiveness from Jubilee’s exotic department may have hindered his recovery. once again this is soley in terms of exotic vets, i have had positive experiences when taking my dog/cats here.
2 months ago
We've been coming here for many years, our dogs have received exceptional care at Jubilee Vets in Newtownards, and we wholeheartedly recommend them. The staff's remarkable friendliness and caring nature create a comforting atmosphere, easing anxieties from the moment you walk in. Vets and nurses display genuine affection for animals, handling them gently and empathizing with owners. Their professionalism is equally impressive. Highly skilled, they provide thorough examinations and clearly explain treatment plans. Jubilee Vets offers comprehensive services, from routine check-ups to complex surgeries and 24/7 on-site emergency care, a huge reassurance.
4 months ago
Georgia was amazing today for our new pet macaw, as we're all the receptionists here, very through and friendly. Thanks again will definitely be back.
6 months ago
My cherished female spur thighed tortoise had a bad hibernation related illness and Georgia helped me with her recovery. I have been with this veterinary centre since 2000 and am delighted with the professionalism and care of the animals by the team. 🐢
2 years ago
Best vet in the country for birds!! They help me keep all of my parrots healthy. Michael is also the vet who deals with all the birds at the Belfast Zoo so can definitely be trusted 100%. Their staff are the best of the best.
2 years ago
Fabulous vets. I couldn't find anywhere in Belfast to see our bearded dragon but promptly got an appointment here and he is now a healthy happy reptile. The friendly staff are a credit and made me feel most welcome. The vet was extremely caring, considerate and informative. Highly recommended.
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