Dog & Cat Vets in Ennis

## Summary Ennis Veterinary Clinic is a pet-only practice established in July 2014 by vets Dennis and Meghan Ryan (BVMS). The clinic is set up for both routine consults and in-clinic investigation/treatment, with facilities listed on its site including an operating theatre, a diagnostic imaging suite (x‑ray and ultrasound), separate dog and cat kennels, and an isolation ward. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe the clinic as strong on diagnostics and follow-up communication—for example, urgent examinations leading to a serious liver failure diagnosis within a week, and a late-evening call to confirm blood test results after a poisoning scare. There is also a sharply negative account alleging a prolonged misdiagnosis (ear infection vs. mast cell tumour) with repeated antibiotics and delayed referral. ## Services Based on the website summary and recent reviews, the clinic is associated with: - **Diagnostics and investigations** - Diagnostic imaging on-site: **x‑ray and ultrasound** (website) - **Blood tests** discussed in follow-up communication after a toxic exposure case (review) - **In-patient care / hospitalisation** - **Separate dog and cat kennels** and an **isolation ward** (website) - A cat kept in for **two days** for monitoring/treatment after toxic flower exposure (review) - **Surgery and procedures (facility-supported)** - **Operating theatre** and **prep room** listed (website) - One review mentions referral for surgical removal of a mast cell tumour elsewhere after diagnosis concerns (review) - **Second opinions and re-assessment** - Owners describe coming for a **second opinion** or **transfer from another vet**, with re-assessment and diagnostic work-up (reviews) ## People - **Meghan Ryan (vet, co-founder)**: Mentioned repeatedly for direct communication and follow-up—e.g., a **late-evening call** to confirm blood tests were clear after a cat’s toxic exposure, and being part of a team described as acting “quickly and decisively” during urgent diagnostics (reviews). - **Dennis Ryan (vet, co-founder)**: Named alongside Meghan in a case where owners valued the **urgency of examinations** and clear communication while managing a dog later diagnosed with severe liver failure (review). - **Adam (role not stated)**: Credited with being “absolutely brilliant” during a re-assessment of an older dog with an ongoing infection, with note that the dog was **anxious** and improved after care (review). - **Nurses (not individually named)**: Mentioned for caring for a cat over a **two-day stay** during an emergency toxic exposure case (review). ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 286 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Fast, decisive diagnostics and second opinions:** One owner reports an urgent work-up that led to a **severe liver failure diagnosis within a week** after switching for a second opinion. - **Proactive updates:** A specific example is a **late-evening callback** from a vet to confirm **blood test results** after a poisoning scare. - **Hospital care for acute cases:** A cat stayed in for **two days** following exposure to a toxic flower. - **Mixed experiences on diagnostic accuracy and referral timing:** One review alleges a **misdiagnosis** (treated as an ear infection with repeated antibiotics for nearly two months) before a **mast cell tumour** was identified and referral made, which the reviewer says affected prognosis.

## Summary Summerhill Veterinary Hospital is a general veterinary practice (no corporate/group ownership is mentioned in the information provided). Reviews describe both routine and urgent care for dogs, including weekend contact for an injury/abscess situation, and support around end-of-life decisions. Specific experiences mentioned include a vet keeping a dog in after anaesthetic until they were confident it had fully worn off, step-by-step guidance during euthanasia, and (in one negative review) repeated follow-up calls focused on payment after a short consultation. ## Services Based on the website/clinic data provided here, no specific service list is stated. Services mentioned in the written reviews include: - **Urgent consultations**: weekend care described for a paw cut on glass and for an elderly dog with a burst abscess. - **Anaesthesia/sedation monitoring**: one reviewer says their dog was kept in until the vet was sure the anaesthetic was out of the system. - **Nail clipping**: one long-term client mentions their dog only allows this clinic to do his nails. - **End-of-life care (euthanasia)**: multiple reviews describe being talked through the process step by step, with empathy and professionalism. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being charged **€75** for what they felt was a very short visit (they estimate 4–5 minutes) for an elderly dog with an abscess. ## People - **Sarah (vet)**: thanked by a family for “kindness, sensitivity, patience” during a dog’s final visit (end-of-life appointment). - **Leanne (vet)**: described as chatting through the appointment, keeping the owner fully informed, and sharing practical tips they found valuable. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 100 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **End-of-life support is repeatedly highlighted**: owners mention being talked through euthanasia step by step and feeling the team handled it with empathy and professionalism. - **Handling of anxious/fussy dogs in routine care**: one owner notes their dog won’t let anyone else clip his nails. - **Caution/aftercare around anaesthetic**: a reviewer describes the vet keeping their dog in until they were satisfied the anaesthetic had fully worn off. - **A clear negative about communication and payment chasing**: one long-term client describes delays and uncertainty around being seen on a Sunday, then multiple calls about payment shortly after, which they found abrupt and unnecessary, alongside feeling the fee (€75) was high for the time spent.

## Summary O'Connor's Ennis Veterinary Surgery provides consultations for companion animals and also runs a mobile ambulatory service for farm and equine clients (as stated on its website). The website also states a 24/7, 365-day on-call emergency service; however, multiple reviews describe not getting a response when calling late at night for an emergency, so expectations around out-of-hours access may be worth clarifying. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention: - vets taking time to assess and discuss options rather than “automatically jumping to expensive procedures” - support around end-of-life decisions, including time spent talking through options for an older dog - willingness to help in difficult situations (e.g., assessing and treating a stray cat when others were “unhelpful”) ## Services Based on the clinic website and reviews, services mentioned include: - Consultations for companion animals - Mobile ambulatory service for farm and equine clients - On-call emergency service (website states 24/7, 365 days) - Assessment and treatment for cats and dogs (examples in reviews include an injured cat and a stray cat needing assessment/treatment) - End-of-life discussions and euthanasia support (review describes time taken to discuss options and support with the decision) ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 16 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Decision-making and cost:** several owners say the vets didn’t push unnecessary or expensive treatments and instead explained their reasoning and assessed needs first. - **Time and communication:** reviews mention staff spending time discussing options and conditions rather than rushing. - **End-of-life care:** one owner describes being supported through letting their elderly dog “sleep,” with options discussed. - **Emergency access is disputed:** more than one reviewer reports calling after 10pm for an emergency and getting no reply despite the clinic being described as “24 hours,” while the website states 24/7 on-call emergency cover.