Summerhill Veterinary Hospital

Summerhill Veterinary Hospital is a general veterinary practice in Ennis, Clare, with no corporate or group ownership stated. Client feedback points to both routine and urgent care for dogs, including weekend attention for injuries and abscesses, as well as support around end-of-life decisions. Reviews particularly highlight careful post-anaesthetic monitoring and a calm, compassionate approach during difficult final visits.

Services

•General and urgent veterinary care for dogs: Reviews mention routine appointments as well as weekend consultations for issues including a paw cut on glass and an elderly dog with a burst abscess.
•Procedures and aftercare: One long-term client describes their dog being kept in after anaesthetic until the vet was satisfied it had fully worn off. Nail clipping is also specifically mentioned by a long-standing owner.
•End-of-life care: Several reviewers describe being talked through euthanasia step by step, with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
•Ongoing care for long-term patients: Reviews include owners who have used the practice for many years, including care for rescue dogs and support through a pet’s later life.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Sarah (vet): Thanked by one family for her kindness, sensitivity, patience, humanity, and professionalism during their dog’s final visit.
•Leanne (vet): Praised for keeping an owner fully informed during an appointment, chatting things through clearly, and sharing helpful practical tips.
•Reviewers also speak warmly about the wider team, describing caring staff and thoughtful support over many years.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6/5 from 99 reviews.

•A strong recurring theme is compassionate end-of-life support, with owners saying they were guided through the process step by step and treated with empathy and professionalism.
•Reviews also describe long-term trust and continuity of care, including owners who have stayed with the practice for many years and speak highly of the vets and wider team.
•Some feedback highlights careful handling and aftercare, including weekend treatment for an injured dog and a vet keeping a dog in until the effects of anaesthetic had worn off.
•The clearest negative review concerns Sunday communication and payment follow-up, with one long-standing client unhappy about delays, repeated calls about payment, and a €75 charge they felt was high for a very short visit.

Reviews for Summerhill Veterinary Hospital

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 99 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

dani

5 months ago

Disappointed with this practice. I rang on Sunday for my elderly dog who had what ended up being a burst abcess. I was told the vet had a few calls to make and that he’d call me back. He did and I explained we were in a show but could come in whenever he could see us he advised to come in by a certain time. As we were on the way I rang and was told he’d to go on another call but would ring us after so we proceeded to travel there as we were already half way. We didnt hear back for nearly two hours again and as we had two small children and the dog in the car and it was nearing 6pm (first call was made 11.30 that morning(we drove over and he happened to be there but was running out again. He quickly examined the dog for probably a total of no more than 5 minutes. On 1pm Tuesday a receptionist rang me about payment, asking me would I “be in today with it” - I explained I’d be in town the next day, Wednesday (as I don’t live there) and would pay it then. I did not get to town Wednesday and now Thursday morning at 10am she is calling me again about payment. The pressure exerted is totally unnecessary I feel. I explained I didn’t get to town as I have tow small children and one wasn’t well but it would be in this week. I asked were things that bad off in there that they can’t give someone a day to get in with a payment! Also the cost of which was €75 for a probably 4 minute visit! She said she was told to “chase” it I said it hardly requires chasing one day later surely you would be chasing unpaid debtors a few weeks later at the earliest! Bear in mind I’ve been a customer there and have never had any issues over the 15 years my dog is alive regarding payments. This has totally put me off using this vets again which is unfortunate as there a some good vets there but the abrupt and rude communication I received on both phone calls was enough for me to use one of many other vets in town going forward

Karen Griffey

8 months ago

We had to put our beautiful dog Bella to sleep on monday after 12.5 years, the empathy and professionalism in this vets went way beyond and talked us through everything step by step.

Claire O'Brien

Wendy Roberts

9 months ago

They look after our two rescue dog now and one who passed sometime ago now . Fantastic service great vets . Great team

Bernard Mc Namee

1 year ago

We first used this practice 12 years ago when our newly arrived rescue dog cut his paw on glass. It was a weekend and as my first experience going to a vet. It was excellent not just in how our dog was treated but how having two young children at home the vet kept him in until he was sure the anesthetic was out of his system. In the intervening years we have kept going and continued to find excellent service and very caring staff. Last week was unfortunately his final visit and we went with him as a family. I just want to take the opportunity to thank the vet whose name if I remember correctly was Sarah for her kindness, sensitivity, patience, humanity and professionalism. It's a difficult and emotional event so on behalf of all the family. Thanks, keep up the good work and mind yourselves.

Georgina Knowles-Doran

2 years ago

I attended this Clinic with my cocker spaniel and was blown away by the experience I had! I am new to the area and was looking for a new vet and I’m delighted I found summerhill Vets! From the moment we entered the establishment I felt at ease and welcome. My dog was treated with such love and kindness. The Vet Leanne chatted with me and kept me fully informed at all times! Gave me lots of great tips and I felt I left with lots of helpful and valuable information! I’ve never been treated so well in any vet I’ve ever been to! For this I thank them and highly recommend these vets as they really seem to genuinely care!

Pam

4 years ago

The staff of summerhill vets are absolutely excellent, we have been with them for years. And wouldn't go anywhere else. My Gibbs won't let anyone else do he's nails & loves the attention & love he gets from the staff (along with a treat too 😂) Took excellent care of our Chara,(red setter) throughout her life. A beautiful touch to receive a card from the staff on her passing. Exceptional & genuinely caring team.