About Dock Street Vets
We know what your pet means to you. As pet owners ourselves we understand the special place our pets occupy in our hearts and home.
At Dock Street Vets, your pets are our pets.
Meet The Team
Brian McLaughlin MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Brian is the founding director of Dock Street Vets. His vision for the clinic builds on many years of experience in veterinary practice and a passion to provide excellent care for the local community. Brian enjoys all aspects of being a small animal vet & has a keen interest in small animal surgery and feline medicine.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys helping out on the family farm. He can also be found spending his spare time hiking in the Mournes with his two border terriers Elsie & Kosci.
Gráinne Baxter MVB CertAVP MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Gráinne graduated from University College Dublin in 2010. After working in rural Ireland as a mixed vet she then ventured to America & Australia gaining her wealth of experience as a small animal vet. However, her love for her horses brought her home!
A Rostrevor local, Gráinne enjoys horse-riding, mountain running and a good book.
She shares her home with 2 Kerry Blue Terriers, an Australian Terrier, her trusty barn cat and her four horses!
At work Gráinne enjoys dermatology, soft tissue surgery and loves helping out our older patients. In 2020 she completed her AVP (Advanced Veterinary Practitioner) Certificate from University of Liverpool.
Shari Smith RVN ISFMDipFN
Veterinary Nurse
Shari started veterinary nursing in Australia in 2011. After meeting Brian in her hometown she followed him half way around the world for a life in the Mournes. She has a wealth of experience after working in referral hospitals, emergency clinics and mixed animal practice.
In 2017 she gained her ISFM Diploma in Feline Nursing.
Shari takes pride in helping to provide the best possible care for her patients.
She shares her home with her Australian cat, two border terriers and her new baby Mary May.
Our Facilities
Our Values
A love of animals
First and foremost your pet is our number one priority. We absolutely love working with animals and have dedicated our lives to providing the best possible care for your pet.
A dedicated team
We are proud to have a dedicated and talented team. At Dock Street Vets our ambition is to provide the best service and care for our patients & clients. We do this as a team. A team who respects, trusts and supports one another; And we wouldn’t have it any other way!
A strive for excellence
At Dock Street Vets we can tailor treatments to best suit your pets needs. Our experienced team practices evidence based medicine and will ensure that your pet will receive the best possible care.