Dog & Cat Vets in Ireland

DSPCA Mobile Unit is part of the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, operating as a charity rather than a corporate vet group. It is set up as a mobile vet clinic within a wider animal-care organisation in Rathfarnham, with services extending beyond veterinary work into rehoming and pet support facilities. Recent feedback is mixed: many reviewers praise helpful, caring staff, while others raise concerns about communication and transparency around adoptions.

• •Recent visitors consistently describe it as a lovely place for short walks and trails, with plenty of chances to spend time outdoors around the donkeys. - Reviews often call it a strong family outing, especially for children, with comments about learning more about donkeys as part of the visit. - The animals’ welfare and calm temperament stand out in feedback, with people describing the donkeys as happy, playful, curious, and clearly well looked after.

• •Many positive reviews come from long-standing clients who say they have brought cats and dogs here for years and value the practice’s kindness, professionalism and continuity of care. - Several reviewers praise the staff for being welcoming and informative, and one first-time visitor says their dog was seen straight away and a plan was made. - One detailed positive review highlights thoughtful handling of an anxious rescue cat, including repeat blood pressure checks in different circumstances and a note added to the pet’s file about stress when left alone.

Crowes Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice in Carrick-on-Shannon, with reviews repeatedly mentioning care for dogs and cats across routine appointments, senior pet care, second-opinion assessments, medication continuity, and surgery including spaying. Owners often describe clear explanations, helpful aftercare advice, and a friendly front desk team. Feedback is mixed overall, with strong praise from many clients alongside some serious complaints about post-operative wound checks, handling, and occasional long waits.

Vetcare Carlow is part of the Vet Care group, which describes itself as four Vet Care practices, and consultations are included within its Pet Health Club® Plus plan. Owner feedback consistently highlights the clinic’s willingness to help with urgent problems, including injured pets that struggled to get seen elsewhere. Recent comments also point to dental care, thoughtful handling of reactive dogs, and a spacious clinic with pet products on site.

• •Written feedback is very positive overall, with several owners describing Bob as one of the best vets they have used and praising his manner with both pets and owners. - A recurring theme is that the clinic feels focused on the animal’s welfare rather than the bill, with one owner also describing the service as very fairly priced. - Specific examples include a skin check and skin scrape for a dog, which one reviewer felt was more thorough than they had experienced elsewhere.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s manner, with words such as welcoming, kind, caring, considerate, and professional appearing repeatedly. - Several reviews highlight helpful, practical communication, including honest advice that avoided an unnecessary visit and follow-up contact during a worrying jaw issue in a cat. - Emergency support stands out in newer feedback, with one owner saying their dog was seen at 2:30 am and that the clinic has become their regular practice since.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the clinic’s overall manner, with owners describing the team as caring, kind, compassionate, and reassuring. - Con is the standout name in written reviews, with repeated praise for gentle, thorough care and for listening carefully to owners’ concerns. - Emergency care is a clear theme: one reviewer describes a cat being stabilised quickly, then referred promptly for CT and echo testing, followed by a check-in call a few days later.

• •Several reviewers describe the team as efficient, professional, kind, and reliable, with one long-term client praising John, Sue, Jennie, and the wider staff. - Urgent care is a clear positive theme: one owner says the vet was wonderful during an emergency visit and helped both them and their dog feel at ease. - A detailed review of a pancreatitis case praises the clinic’s multi-day in-patient care, overnight monitoring, regular updates, and detailed aftercare advice.

• •Kind, reassuring staff is the strongest recurring theme, with several reviewers praising the team’s friendly manner and gentle handling of pets. - Quick access for unexpected illness stands out, with reports of same-day appointments and an immediate early-morning visit for an elderly dog. - Calm, low-stress care is mentioned more than once, including a puppy that stayed relaxed during the visit and a cat that was handled patiently and at its own pace.