Featured Clinic Overview
From the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed: several owners describe thorough routine appointments (e.g., a dog receiving an annual booster with an exam and bloods taken), while a small number describe serious concerns, including alleged missed/delayed diagnosis and feeling their pet should have received urgent surgery sooner.
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- •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.
- •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.
Clerkin Vets describes itself as a “Veterinary Hospitals” service covering large animals and small animals, plus equine and “some exotics.” The website also highlights that it supplies a range of animal dosing products (including oral doses, drenches, pour-ons and injections). Reviews mention diagnostics and surgery (including an ultrasound booking and emergency/out-of-hours surgery), with one owner describing successful surgery for a hamster.
Clerkin Vets describes itself as a “Veterinary Hospitals” service covering large animals and small animals, plus equine and “some exotics.” The website also highlights that it supplies a range of animal dosing products (including oral doses, drenches, pour-ons and injections). Reviews mention diagnostics and surgery (including an ultrasound booking and emergency/out-of-hours surgery), with one owner describing successful surgery for a hamster.
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.
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.
Virginia Veterinary Hospital is part of Clerkin Veterinary Hospitals (as stated on the clinic website) and offers care for small animals, large animals, equine, and some exotic animals. The website also highlights that the practice supplies multiple types of animal dosing (oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention vets explaining problems and next steps clearly (including a dog treated for a yeast ear infection) and one review describes the clinic accommodating a last‑minute appointment for a cat.
Virginia Veterinary Hospital is part of Clerkin Veterinary Hospitals (as stated on the clinic website) and offers care for small animals, large animals, equine, and some exotic animals. The website also highlights that the practice supplies multiple types of animal dosing (oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention vets explaining problems and next steps clearly (including a dog treated for a yeast ear infection) and one review describes the clinic accommodating a last‑minute appointment for a cat.
Sean O'Reilly Veterinary Surgeons appears to be a general veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided). Recent reviews point to practical, day-to-day care including same-day urgent appointments, dental work, and compassionate support when pets are at end of life. Owners specifically mention an emergency appointment being provided the same evening, staff taking extra care with a very nervous dog, and help making a senior dog’s passing “so comfortable” for both pet and family.
Sean O'Reilly Veterinary Surgeons appears to be a general veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated in the information provided). Recent reviews point to practical, day-to-day care including same-day urgent appointments, dental work, and compassionate support when pets are at end of life. Owners specifically mention an emergency appointment being provided the same evening, staff taking extra care with a very nervous dog, and help making a senior dog’s passing “so comfortable” for both pet and family.
Derryginney Veterinary Clinic
Ballyconnell
Our Score (63/100)
Derryginney Veterinary Clinic is a general practice for both small and large animals (as described in reviews). Owners most often mention urgent, same-day help (including being seen “straight away” first thing in the morning and being accommodated at “an unsociable hour”), alongside longer, intensive care when needed (one owner describes a dog being kept for 10 days during parvovirus treatment). Treatment examples in the reviews include managing breathing problems thought to be pneumonia with antibiotics and steroids, routine vaccinations, and end-of-life care where euthanasia is described as a last resort (including an offer to carry it out at the pet’s home for comfort).
Derryginney Veterinary Clinic is a general practice for both small and large animals (as described in reviews). Owners most often mention urgent, same-day help (including being seen “straight away” first thing in the morning and being accommodated at “an unsociable hour”), alongside longer, intensive care when needed (one owner describes a dog being kept for 10 days during parvovirus treatment). Treatment examples in the reviews include managing breathing problems thought to be pneumonia with antibiotics and steroids, routine vaccinations, and end-of-life care where euthanasia is described as a last resort (including an offer to carry it out at the pet’s home for comfort).
Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include
- •Out-of-hours help described at 4am and on a bank holiday. - Dog neutering, including support through post-op complications. - Mixed experiences with clinical assessment of ongoing issues (some owners report “told the dog was OK” before another vet found a serious issue).
Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include
- •Out-of-hours help described at 4am and on a bank holiday. - Dog neutering, including support through post-op complications. - Mixed experiences with clinical assessment of ongoing issues (some owners report “told the dog was OK” before another vet found a serious issue).
Just Care Veterinary appears to be a small practice centred around one vet (named “Michael” in reviews), with no information provided on whether it’s independent or part of a corporate group. Based on the latest reviews, it’s commonly used for general medical visits and skin issues, with owners repeatedly highlighting clear explanations and a calm, gentle approach during exams.
Just Care Veterinary appears to be a small practice centred around one vet (named “Michael” in reviews), with no information provided on whether it’s independent or part of a corporate group. Based on the latest reviews, it’s commonly used for general medical visits and skin issues, with owners repeatedly highlighting clear explanations and a calm, gentle approach during exams.
Sheelin Veterinary Practice
Ballyjamesduff
Our Score (43/100)
Sheelin Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic mentioned in reviews for treating cats and dogs, including end-of-life care. Owners describe situations ranging from routine assessment and diagnosis to a home visit and euthanasia. Review feedback is mixed: several people say animals were “thoroughly assessed” with “sound diagnosis,” while a repeated 1‑star review describes poor communication around a sick kitten’s condition and death (including the body being kept frozen before the owner was informed).
Sheelin Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic mentioned in reviews for treating cats and dogs, including end-of-life care. Owners describe situations ranging from routine assessment and diagnosis to a home visit and euthanasia. Review feedback is mixed: several people say animals were “thoroughly assessed” with “sound diagnosis,” while a repeated 1‑star review describes poor communication around a sick kitten’s condition and death (including the body being kept frozen before the owner was informed).