Clerkin Vets – Vets in Cootehill
Clinic Overview
Clerkin Vets in Cootehill presents itself as a veterinary hospital serving large and small animals, with equine work and some exotic pet care also noted. The clinic also supplies animal dosing products including oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections. Reviews point to diagnostics, surgery, and emergency or out-of-hours treatment, with recent feedback mixing strong praise for kindness and communication with some concerns about follow-up and record handling.
Services
- •Large and small animal care, with the clinic also highlighting equine services.
- •Exotic pet care for some species; reviews specifically mention a hamster receiving surgery and recovering well.
- •Diagnostics and procedures, including an ultrasound appointment mentioned by a reviewer.
- •Routine and emergency surgery, with reviews describing emergency surgery for a dog as well as hamster surgery with a reported full recovery after seven days.
- •Out-of-hours and emergency care, which reviewers have praised for quick access and urgent treatment.
- •Animal health products and dosing supplies, including oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Lydia Doyle (vet): named repeatedly in reviews over several years, with owners praising her professionalism, empathy, and support in difficult cases.
- •Nicole: thanked in a recent review for her kindness to a family and their cat in its final hours.
- •James: mentioned positively by a reviewer involved in animal rescue, who highlights his advice, flexibility, and approach to care.
- •Frank: thanked alongside Lydia for handling a traumatic situation with professionalism and compassion.
- •The wider team: reviews also refer positively to the vets, reception, and support staff for clear explanations, helpfulness, and care during urgent situations.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.3/5 from 63 reviews.
- •Recent positive reviews describe kind, compassionate care, including support during a pet’s final hours and clear explanations during treatment.
- •One owner says the team rang exactly when promised, were easy to deal with, and even helped carry their pet to the car.
- •Longer-term reviews also praise emergency and out-of-hours care, including quick action for a dog needing surgery and a successful hamster operation.
- •Negative feedback focuses on communication and follow-up: one reviewer describes missed call-backs and difficulty getting records sent on, while another detailed review makes a serious allegation about a past surgical case and says the family struggled to get clarity and records afterward.

