Dog & Cat Vets in Kilrush

## Summary Shannonside Veterinary Clinic is a general practice that, based on recent reviews, handles both routine care and urgent problems—owners mention getting a **same-day appointment** when their dog needed to be seen quickly. The clinic is also described as providing **surgical neutering** (with a dog neutered there) and helping with **end‑of‑life arrangements**, including guidance around **cat cremation** even for people not yet registered. One long-term client also reports the team **came out on short notice** when a dog was in trouble, suggesting they can support urgent situations beyond a standard in-clinic visit. Several reviews also reference an on-site **pet supplies/store area**, with staff giving product advice. ## Services Services and support mentioned in the available information include: - **Same-day appointments** for sick/injured pets (urgent visit for a dog). - **Neutering** (dog neutered at the clinic). - **Help arranging cremation** after a pet’s death (cat cremation support discussed by phone). - **Call-out/visit on short notice** in an urgent situation (one owner reports the clinic came out when their dog was in trouble). - **Pet supplies retail** and advice from staff in the store/office area (products described as “high end and durable” by one reviewer). ## People - **Elaine (vet)**: Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe her as **kind and professional**, and one review notes she was **friendly, caring and efficient** during a first visit where there had been earlier appointment-time confusion. - **Reception/store/office team**: Repeatedly described as **helpful and polite**, including supporting a non-registered caller arranging cremation, and providing **advice** in the store/office area. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 85 reviews.** Comments focus on access (including same-day care), how staff handle stressful situations, and practical help beyond routine consults. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access when needed:** same-day appointment mentioned for a dog that needed to be seen quickly. - **Clear professionalism during procedures and emergencies:** a dog’s **neuter** is described as handled “very professional[ly],” and one owner reports a **short-notice call-out** when their dog was in trouble. - **Supportive in difficult moments:** helpful, polite phone support when arranging **cremation** after a cat was killed. - **Pets kept relatively calm:** one owner noted their dogs seemed **relaxed** during the visit despite vets usually being stressful. - **Retail supplies and advice:** staff in the store/office area are credited with **good advice**, and one reviewer highlighted **durable, high-end** merchandise.