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Best Vets in Ireland

#1 Ranking
5.0

Our Score (97/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

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.

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#2 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).

#3 Ranking

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.

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.

#5

Our Score (95/100)

4.7(617 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
  • Clear explanations and time in the consult: owners mention staff talking through options and answering questions in detail. - Handling and reassurance, including being gentle with older dogs and helping owners feel calmer about what’s happening. - Urgent help and continuity: one review describes short-notice care for a significant injury/seizure with bandaging, medication, referral, and a later check-in call.
#6

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 (93/100)

4.8(1256 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Raheny Veterinary Hospital is a long-running small-animal practice used by some owners for decades, with reviews describing both routine care (annual check-ups, vaccinations/medications) and quicker-turnaround visits for sudden concerns (for example, being fitted in the same morning for a dog with balance issues). Several owners mention supportive end-of-life gestures (a candle lit in reception when it was time to say goodbye) and practical help beyond booked clients (taking in a very sick stray cat, with one reviewer saying they weren’t charged).

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.

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.

#10

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.

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