Derryginney Veterinary Clinic

- Fast help in urgent situations: Reviews mention pets being seen straight away first thing in the morning and the clinic helping at unsociable hours. - Caring, professional approach: Owners describe the team as kind, compassionate, courteous, and friendly, with several comments praising how well animals were looked after. - Persistence with treatment: Specific examples include recovery after treatment for suspected pneumonia and prolonged care for parvovirus, with euthanasia described in one review as a last resort rather than a quick decision.

Derryginney Veterinary Clinic in Ballyconnell is a general practice caring for both small and large animals. Owners most often highlight rapid help when pets are acutely unwell, including being seen straight away first thing in the morning or accommodated at unsociable hours. Reviews also describe longer in-clinic care when needed, alongside routine vaccinations and thoughtful end-of-life support.

Services

•General care for small and large animals: Reviews explicitly mention the clinic treating both companion animals and larger animals.
•Urgent and out-of-hours help: Owners describe being seen immediately for breathing problems and being accommodated outside normal hours when help was needed urgently.
•Medical treatment and inpatient care: Examples mentioned include suspected pneumonia treated with antibiotics and steroids, and parvovirus care involving a 10-day stay in the clinic.
•Preventive care: Routine vaccinations are mentioned in reviews.
•End-of-life support: One owner describes euthanasia being treated as a last resort, with the option of having it carried out at home for the pet’s comfort.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Ferghal (vet): Praised for going above and beyond in the care of a seriously ill Jack Russell.
•Michal / Michael (vet): Described as persistent in trying treatment options before recommending euthanasia; one owner credits him with saving dogs with parvovirus and providing extended in-clinic care.
•Gerard McGovern (vet): Named by reviewers as part of the veterinary team.
•Linda (secretary): Remembered as empathetic, supportive, and helpful during difficult visits.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 47 reviews. Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with most comments focusing on responsiveness, compassion, and committed treatment.

•Fast help in urgent situations: Reviews mention pets being seen straight away first thing in the morning and the clinic helping at unsociable hours.
•Caring, professional approach: Owners describe the team as kind, compassionate, courteous, and friendly, with several comments praising how well animals were looked after.
•Persistence with treatment: Specific examples include recovery after treatment for suspected pneumonia and prolonged care for parvovirus, with euthanasia described in one review as a last resort rather than a quick decision.
•Positive comments on value: Some reviewers describe fees as reasonable or cost efficient, and one mentions being able to pay off a bill.

Reviews for Derryginney Veterinary Clinic

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 47 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Aine Farrell

3 months ago

Can’t thank Ferghal enough for the care he gave to my Jack Russell who we thought wouldn’t make it. Goes above and beyond for his patients !!

Alan Lynch

7 months ago

I came here with my Yorkshire Terrier who was really poorly. I’d been up with him all night, he was struggling breathing and we arrived first thing in the morning. My dog was seen straight away and I was told it was likely pneumonia. He was prescribed antibiotics and steroid treatments and now he’s back to himself bouncing around and is a happy pooch again. I found this veterinarians completely professional, kind, compassionate, courteous and friendly. Also, I noted they were very cost efficient. I highly recommend this vets. Thank you so so much for making my pooch better. 10/10 from me. The best vets in Cavan.

noreen maguire

9 months ago

Richy Murphy

10 months ago

Twice I've needed these guys at an unsociable hour and both times they dropped everything to accommodate me. Absolutely immense service

Marek Mientki

1 year ago

Jan England

An amazing team of caring people … our dogs were well cared for … we’ve moved and can only hope our new vets are as good!

Chloé Dolan

McGovern's Vet Clinic is by far the best around. Michal, the vet, genuinely cares about the animals in his care. There is nothing he won't do to try and help his patients. Euthanasia is always a last resort for him...he will try every possible treatment before he decides that putting the animal to sleep is the best option. He remembers his clients as well, which is a nice touch. If we have a dog in for vaccinations, he always asks how our other animals are getting on. He saved our 2 dogs from the Parvovirus. Unfortunately one died of cancer at 6yo (Michal tried everything for her before we had to pull the plug...he even offered to come to our house to euthanise her so she'd be in her comfort zone), but the other dog who was in worse condition is still alive and well at 9 years of age. Many vets would have given up, but Michal kept her for 10 days and did his best for her. On top of that, the bill was very reasonable, and we were able to pay it off. The secretary, Linda, is wonderful as well. She really loves her animals, and she's always full of chat. Going to the vets is oftentimes not a pleasant experience, but Linda is very empathetic and that helps when you're recieving some not-so-good news. McGovern's of Derryginny is a vet clinic worth travelling to. The animals' welfare is their number 1 priority, and if there's even a 1% chance the animal can be saved, they will do whatever it takes to try and make them better. I can't express how grateful I am to them for all they've done for my fur-babies over the years. 10/10

bugs green

3 years ago

Fantastic Vets with both Gerard McGovern & Michael. They look after both large & small animals and really know their stuff. The girls in the office couldn't be nicer or more helpful either... Gerard has a great Instagram account & well worth following!!!! Highly recommend these vets.