Specialist Vets in Bailieborough

## Summary Borora Veterinary Clinic is a mixed-practice clinic (small animals and horses are both mentioned in reviews). Owners describe specific care such as dog dental scale-and-polish procedures, support for “unusual” problems (a dog tail issue), and clear, step-by-step explanations of diagnosis and next actions. Multiple reviewers also mention follow-ups to check how pets are doing, and one reviewer states there are staff available “24/7” (this is a client claim rather than a published policy). ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - **Dog dentistry:** dental **scale and polish** for small dogs (specifically named). - **Horse care:** advice and help for **horses**, with reviewers highlighting practical guidance and reliability. - **General vet care for small animals and large animals:** questions answered for both, and treatment planning discussed. - **Case follow-up:** at least one owner reports the clinic **checked in afterwards** to see how their dog was getting on. - **Availability:** one reviewer says they have **staff on 24/7** (not independently confirmed in the provided data). ## People - **Dr Martina** (vet): repeatedly credited for a dog’s **dental scale and polish**, with owners noting calm “bedside manner” and clear advice during the procedure. - **Shane**: described as **knowledgeable** and **clear about diagnosis and plan of action**, including for horses and small animals; another owner mentions he provides **honest, helpful advice** for horses. - **Niamh / “Neaf”** (phone/reception): mentioned as **helpful on the phone**; also named alongside Shane in a review praising professionalism during a dog’s unusual tail problem. - **Team follow-up:** one owner specifically notes the clinic **followed up** after treating their dog’s tail issue. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 23 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Dental care is specifically praised:** multiple reviews name a **dog dental scale and polish** and describe good handling and advice around it. - **Clear explanations and planning:** owners mention being kept informed about **diagnosis and the plan of action**, including for both horses and small animals. - **Support beyond the appointment:** follow-up contact (“always following up to see how he is getting on”) is mentioned after a dog’s unusual tail issue. - **Responsiveness/availability:** one reviewer states there is **staff “on 24/7.”** - **Front-desk experience noted:** phone support is called out as particularly helpful by name.

## Summary Vets & Pets appears to be a general-practice veterinary clinic (no ownership/group details are stated in the information provided) that sees a wide range of pets and day-to-day medical problems. Reviews describe thorough consultations (including taking time with anxious animals), clear explanations, and practical follow-up—one owner mentions the vet researching a human medication for a dog’s kidney issues and then providing a detailed phone call. Several reviewers also mention an on-site range of pet supplies and toys, and one notes being given leftover specialised food free of charge. ## Services Based on the written reviews available: - **General veterinary consultations for multiple species**, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and an “odd snake.” - **Illness assessment and treatment**, with examples including a puppy with diarrhoea. - **Support for ongoing/chronic issues**, with one case involving **kidney problems** and discussion of medication options (including research into a human drug used for dogs). - **Handling nervous/anxious pets**: owners describe staff giving pets time to relax and not rushing examinations. - **Pet supplies sold on-site**, with a “good range” of supplies and toys mentioned; specialised diets/food are also referenced. ## People - **Claudia (vet)**: described as *thorough* and someone who “takes the time to explain everything.” One owner reports she researched a medication option in her own time for a dog with kidney issues and followed up with a detailed phone call. - **Receptionist and wider team**: mentioned as helpful; one review describes staff providing a bag of leftover specialised food at no charge. Staff are also described as patient when examining an anxious dog (allowing time to settle rather than rushing). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 152 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Repeated reports of **thorough examinations** and **clear explanations** during appointments. - **Extra effort and follow-up** are mentioned (e.g., researching medication options and calling with detailed information). - **Good handling of nervous pets**, with owners noting staff patience and a calm approach. - **Value and practical help** come up in a few reviews (e.g., “reasonable” prices mentioned without figures; leftover specialised food provided free). - While most visible written reviews are positive, the overall rating includes at least one **1-star** and one **3-star** rating in the recent set provided, without written detail here to explain why.