Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, (centre) officially opening Northwest Vets at Moness, Burt, during their open day on Saturday afternoon.  Photo: George Sweeneyplaceholder image
Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, (centre) officially opening Northwest Vets at Moness, Burt, during their open day on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

In Pictures: Official opening of Northwest Vets in Burt in Donegal

A new locally owned veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet services from farmers in North Donegal and its Derry-Tyrone border region.

Northwest Vets, located in Burt, has been founded by experienced veterinary practice manager Maria Barron and veterinary surgeon Niall McSharry, both of whom are former long-term colleagues at Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic in Derry and hail from farming families.

With almost 30 years’ experience in local veterinary practice management, Burnfoot native Maria is well known in the north west’s livestock and equine circles. Niall, from Sligo, has become a familiar face on local farms in recent years and is highly regarded for his dedication to livestock and equine care.

Joining the team after almost 10 years at Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic is Armagh native Michael Doherty, a highly experienced mixed veterinary practitioner who brings a sterling track record in caring for livestock and horses as well as smaller animals.

The official opening took place on Saturday. Pictures by George Sweeney.

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