Specialist 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.