Brown dog being examined at vet

Dog & Cat Vets in Ireland

Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

## Summary Assisi Veterinary Clinic describes itself as providing a wide range of medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic and emergency care, including out-of-hours emergency cover for clients. Based on both the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for complex cases as well as routine care: owners describe urgent admissions after accidents, pre‑anaesthetic checks (including heart checks and tests in an older cat), and major procedures including amputation and urgent surgery. Reviews also repeatedly mention hands-on follow-up and communication, including being “always in touch,” quick responses, and one account of home visits after surgery. Concrete examples owners mention include: a dog treated for stage three liver and kidney failure; a cat given pain relief, X‑rays, and then paw amputation after trauma; dental descaling; and staff helping identify a found cat’s owner. ## Services From the clinic website and recent reviews, services mentioned include: - Emergency and critical care, including out-of-hours emergency availability for clients (as stated on the website). - Surgery, including: - Spay/neuter - Soft tissue surgery - Orthopedic surgery - Dental surgery - Reviews specifically mention urgent surgery for a dog and limb amputation for a cat following a road-traffic injury. - Dental care, with reviews mentioning teeth descaling. - Internal medicine, including gastrointestinal disease management (website). - Diagnostic services, with on-site capabilities listed as: - Laboratory testing - Radiology (X-ray) (also referenced in a trauma case review) - Endoscopy - Preventive care (website). - Pain management (website), with a review describing a painkiller injection given during an emergency visit. - Nutritional counselling (website). ## People - Dr George (vet): Multiple owners describe him managing serious, high-stakes cases (e.g., stage three liver and kidney failure in a dog; trauma work-up with tests and heart checks prior to anaesthesia; post-op support after amputation). Reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations, being available for questions, and staying in touch during recovery. - Dr Radu (vet): Mentioned in reviews for urgent surgery and notable aftercare, including one account describing home visits and frequent check-ins during the first week post-op, plus clear explanation of the process. - Tudor (role not specified in reviews): Described as understanding and helpful, with flexibility mentioned. - Staff generally: One review highlights staff responding quickly and assisting in finding the owner of a found cat. ## Reviews 5.0 stars from 122 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly describe the clinic handling serious illness and emergencies, including kidney/liver failure, major trauma, urgent surgery, and amputation. - Communication and availability are recurring specifics: explaining options and processes clearly, answering follow-up questions, and staying in touch during recovery. - Aftercare is a standout theme in the recent reviews, including one account of home visits after surgery and regular check-ins. - Several reviews mention speed of access (being admitted right away; quick responses), and one notes the clinic being open when others weren’t. - Dental care is specifically referenced via a positive report of teeth descaling, with “reasonable” pricing noted (no amounts provided).

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (93/100)

4.9(384 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

The Village Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal practice where recent reviewers describe both routine care (check-ups and vaccinations) and more complex treatment (including cancer surgery) with ongoing follow-up. Practical access and continuity come up repeatedly: one owner reports getting an immediate appointment on Christmas Eve, and another mentions being able to message the clinic via WhatsApp for questions and emergencies. Multiple reviews also point to pets becoming comfortable with specific staff over time (for example, a dog “bounces in” to see named team members), suggesting an emphasis on familiar handling and repeat visits.

#3 Ranking

Village Vets Stillorgan

South Dublin City

Our Score (96/100)

4.9(349 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Village Vets Stillorgan is part of the Village Vets group. Based on recent client experiences, the practice handles routine care (like puppy health checks and worming) as well as more complex cases including surgery and ongoing follow-up appointments. Owners also mention practical processes such as online booking with email confirmation, and a “pet plan” option (no pricing/details stated). Reviewers repeatedly describe a welcoming arrival experience, including staff interacting with dogs to help them settle.

#4

Our Score (96/100)

5.0(319 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Bull Wall Veterinary Clinic is presented on its website as aiming for a compassionate standard of care, and the latest reviews describe a practice that handles day-to-day pet care as well as more complex situations. Owners mention long-term support over many years (including end-of-life care for a dog), and also describe the clinic treating species some other practices declined—such as a guinea pig. Several reviews give concrete examples of decision-making that prioritised the pet’s needs over rushing into procedures (trying home management first, then proceeding to surgery when needed) and fitting patients in quickly when the situation changed.

#5

Dundrum Veterinary Clinic

South Dublin City

Our Score (95/100)

4.9(276 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Dundrum Veterinary Clinic is part of the South Dublin Vets group. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine day-to-day veterinary care with responsive advice between visits (including photo-based triage and a vet call-back), plus support for ongoing needs like prescription renewals and diet management (owners mention a “great selection of specialty food for all types of issues”). Reviewers also describe the team successfully handling difficult-to-examine cats and being consistently friendly with dogs over multiple years of visits.

Our Score (95/100)

4.9(654 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Cottage Veterinary Clinic is described on its website as an independently owned practice that has been caring for pets for over 20 years. Consultations are by appointment only, and the clinic states that 24/7 emergency cover is available via EMERGE (Veterinary Specialists Ireland) and MiNightVet. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention staff taking time to explain what’s happening, efforts to keep anxious dogs calm (including treats and a gentler approach), and smooth surgical experiences such as a cat castration with a “spotless, well-organized” clinic environment noted.

#7

Our Score (95/100)

4.7(617 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Clontarf Veterinary Clinic is part of Anicare Vets and is certified by the Practice Accreditation Board of the Irish Veterinary Council. Based on the information available, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems: reviewers mention being accommodated at short notice, stabilisation for a serious injury (bandaging and medication), and referral onwards when needed. Owners also describe specific practical touches such as a separate side-door option for dogs that struggle around other animals, and follow-up contact after an urgent visit to check how a pet was doing.

Our Score (93/100)

4.8(353 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

DSPCA Veterinary Clinic appears to operate under the Village Vets name (the clinic website and multiple reviewers refer to “Village Vets / Village Vets DSPCA”). Based on what owners describe, the practice handles a mix of routine care (annual vaccinations, regular injections and check-ups) and urgent cases (e.g., an injured cat seen quickly). Reviewers repeatedly mention clear explanations during consultations, pets being handled gently (especially cats), and staff working through busy periods that include emergencies. One recurring concern is consistency: a long-term client notes a high staff turnover, making it harder for pets to see familiar vets on regular visits.

#9

Village Vets

Rathfarnham

Our Score (93/100)

4.8(353 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Village Vets is a small-animal practice that owners describe using for both routine care and more urgent problems. Recent reviews mention quick attention for an injured cat, annual vaccinations handled efficiently, and regular injections/examinations with case-specific advice. Several owners also note the team will try to fit in appointments when a concern comes up, though one long-term client flags high staff turnover, which can make continuity with the same vet difficult.

#10

Village Vets Cabra

North Dublin City

Our Score (91/100)

4.6(785 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Village Vets Cabra operates under the “Village Vets” brand, with reviews describing a clinic used for everything from routine preventative care to urgent pain cases and end-of-life support. Recent reviewers give concrete examples of quick pain relief and a “watch and wait” approach for a dog that had collapsed, annual cat vaccinations with extra questions addressed (diet and a minor injury checked in the same visit), and staff helping owners through euthanasia. Owners also mention a recently renovated, brighter waiting area with the option to sit separately from dogs.

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