Dog & Cat Vets in Ireland

• •Several owners praise the team’s manner with animals, including keeping a cat calm during neutering and handling a shy, nervous cat gently. - Positive comments also mention helpful, friendly staff, good before-and-after care, and strong diagnostic ability. - One owner gives especially warm feedback about the support they received during euthanasia, thanking Rachel, Miriam, and the wider team for many years of care.

• •Recent reviewers describe the service as excellent, with a clear passion for animals and a team that looks after both pets and their owners. - Clients mention genuine, practical advice and a sense that care is prioritised over unnecessary charges. - One long-term client praised the team’s professionalism over many visits and procedures, and especially appreciated the sympathy card sent after a pet’s death.

McCourt Veterinary Practice in Strokestown is a long-established clinic, with over 30 years noted on its website, treating both small animals and large animals. It is a member of XLVETS and advertises a 24-hour emergency call-out service, alongside high-spec diagnostic equipment and an on-site shop for large and small animal products. Recent feedback points to a friendly, accommodating team, with owners highlighting calm routine care, honest advice, and support in urgent situations.

• •Owners repeatedly mention being accommodated quickly for urgent problems, including near closing time, on surgery days, and in one case through a call-out/home visit. - Reviews highlight clear explanations and reassurance, whether during puppy appointments, general health discussions, or over the phone when an owner was worried about coughing and froth in a dog with a heart murmur. - Several reviews describe attentive handling of pets, including walking a dog before collection, comforting a dog after surgery, and taking time to help pets leave calm and settled.

Ormonde Veterinary Hospital is a mixed practice in Middleknock, Kilkenny, treating both pets and farm animals. Its website says it operates from modern premises, has a team of 25+, is accredited at the highest level by the Veterinary Council of Ireland, and provides 24/7 emergency care for pets. Reviews reflect strong long-term loyalty and compassionate handling of difficult situations, although one recent review reports a late surgery cancellation and dissatisfaction with customer care.

• •Positive feedback describes the team as warm, welcoming, kind and professional, with one first-time visitor thanking staff for looking after their dog, Daisy. - Several reviewers talk about long-term use of the clinic, including owners who brought their dogs there for 4 years and 14 years. - A recurring positive theme is patient handling of difficult or nervous dogs, with Nicola specifically thanked for taking time with a dog that was “not the most compliant patient.”
• •Negative feedback centres on one cat consultation, where a reviewer disagreed with the vet’s judgement around neuter status and a proposed exploratory surgery, and on one complaint about front-desk behaviour.

Egmont Veterinary Clinic in Kanturk appears to be a small practice centred around John, with reviews consistently highlighting routine pet care and a willingness to help when urgent problems arise. Recent feedback describes the clinic as professional, friendly and caring, with especially positive comments about calm handling of nervous cats and confident handling of dogs. Dog grooming is also mentioned by reviewers.