22/10/2025
We receive a lot of similar questions, so I wanted to take a moment to answer some of the most common ones here:
📆Appointment availability📆
If possible, please try to give us a day or two’s notice when arranging an appointment. Occasionally, we can accommodate same-day visits, but this isn’t always possible. Our schedule can vary greatly, some weeks are extremely busy while others are quieter, so a little notice really helps us plan and ensure we can be there for you.
🌙Out of hours🌙
We do offer evening and weekend appointments, as we know these times often suit families best. However, these slots tend to book up quickly. Please note that we are not an emergency service, so we’re unable to attend calls in the middle of the night.
📍Area📍
We have a team on 8 vets who cover all of Northern Ireland. So no matter where you are in NI, we can come to you with a few days notice.
💵Costs💵
Our fees vary depending on your location and your pet’s weight. If you send us these details, we’ll be happy to provide a clear breakdown of the costs involved.
❤️Cremation❤️
We work closely with Millwood Crematorium, who provide private, individual cremation. This means you can be assured that your pet’s ashes will be returned to you, usually within 10–14 days. There are several options for how ashes can be returned — either collected from Millwood or delivered to your veterinary practice. There are different costs depending on whether you want your pets ashes in a scatter tube or casket. If you want further information, send me your pets weights and I can send the options and costs involved.
🩺Assessments before euthanasia🩺
We are unable to provide in-person assessments, as your regular veterinary practice is best placed to examine your pet and advise on their condition. However, I am always happy to speak over the phone to discuss your pet’s quality of life and help you with any difficult decisions. You may also find our Quality of Life Questionnaire helpful:
👉 https://homevetni.com/quality-of-life/ 👈
If there’s anything I haven’t covered here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, I’m always happy to help ❤️